Weight Loss Sacrifices: What Would You Give Up?

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A recent study revealed people are more than willing to make important sacrifices for weight loss; however, there's a catch: They're sacrificing the wrong things.

The findings of the survey were a bit surprising to say the least. More than half of American women and a quarter of American men said they'd sacrifice an entire summer of sex if it meant avoiding 10 pounds of weight gain. Additionally, more Americans would choose losing 10 to 20 pounds this summer over receiving a job promotion. In this economy, that shows us how desperate Americans are to get fit.

Keep in mind this is all hypothetical. When it comes down to it, these Americans are simply dreaming of weight loss rather than actually doing something about it. We asked our readers about their most difficult weight loss sacrifices -- check out what they had to say.

Cathie H.
Junk food.

Joyce M.
Sugar and white flour, i lost most of my weight low carbing. Now back to it for a few weeks for maintenance. I lost a total of 115 and have put 7 back on so it's hi Dr. Atkins for a few weeks.

Kimberly V.
Bread!

Mae L.
Sugar, which is almost impossible. So I became a big label reader and watch the amount of grams that are in it. I also make sure that if i do eat something that isn't low fat/low calorie that I can burn it off the next day

Alquise W.
Mountain Dew :(

Debbie B.
All sweets.

Billie W.
Snacks!!!

Katie G.
Nothing! I get my sweets..and lose weight. I am having a great time!!

Karen B.
Ice Cream

Diana G.
Nothing I balance my eating habits with my workouts to stay in shape!

Dolly P.
Ice Cream...but I've found Skinny Cow individual Ice Cream cups... don''t miss the real stuff at all.

Sharon P.
My mind...

Tracey Q.
The false freedom to eat and behave in a way that made me feel unresponsible for my being unhealthy. To realize that 'freedom' was a way of hiding...... reality check

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