The research showed negative feelings about weight also impacted social lives, relationships and even job prospects, extending beyond personal feelings.
The study also highlighted that women are more likely than men to feel this way, with over 10% more women reporting feelings of shame about their body weight.
The research also highlighted the hurdles many face when starting a weight loss journey, with emotional eating and lack of motivation listed as the main obstacles.
Here’s how to combat food cravings, according to an expert A new study has revealed that millions of Brits are battling with feelings of shame over their weight.
A third of those surveyed confessed to avoiding social events due to concerns about their size, while 16% admitted to postponing or cancelling significant events because they hadn’t reached a target weight.
