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Table 4 Individual reasons for dropout of diet

From: How do overweight people dropout of a weight loss diet? A qualitative study

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Individual reasons for dropout of diet

Misunderstanding of diet

The idea that we can maintain weight without a diet

Imagine losing weight too fast

Not having enough motivation

lack of motivation

Conditions of stress and hormonal disorder

Stress and hormonal disorder

Taking hormonal drugs

Feel harm to health

Having a weak state

Having headaches

Skin deterioration

Having a burning stomach

Nails become brittle

Lack of mental and psychological preparation

Non- Helping your spouse get a diet

Comment by friends about facial aging

Lack of companionship to maintain a diet.

Personal taste

Dislike diet foods