2. Setting unreasonably high standards

Setting attainable, long-term weight loss goals is essential. It’s fair that you want to lose weight as quickly as you can, but doing so requires crash-dieting, which is bad for your health and won’t help you keep the weight off because you’ll put it all back on once your diet is over. You’ll be more likely to stay on track and avoid giving up if you have reasonable expectations and realize that losing weight is a slow process.Instead, change your expectations to a more achievable objective. Aim for one to two pounds lost per week for the best long-term results.