More cases of obesity are reportedly caused by lifestyle decisions rather than genetic factors.
Promoting the notion of genes as a cause for obesity may increase genetically deterministic beliefs and decrease motivation to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors.
People who believe that obesity is caused by unhealthy habits are likely to become proactive and re-think their actions.

Understand what causes obesity

Consider tapping into your competitive side by turning weight loss into a challenge.
 

 
 
 
 
 








 
 
 
 






 
 
 
 
 Can you lose this weight? Are you up to the challenge?

Ask challenging questions

Don't eat out of food containers, boxes, and bags that aren't clear.Our brains are highly visual. We take visual cues as to how much food we’ve eaten to help us know when we should stop. When you can't see how much food you’ve had, you never get that visual feedback and you end up eating way too much.

Steer clear of opaque food containers

When we are sleep-deprived, high-fat and sugary foods seem much more attractive, probably because they give us a quick burst of energy.
To avoid temptation, adults should strive for at least seven hours of sleep every night.

Get more sleep

Choose vegetables such as carrots and celery over sugary treats when you're having a snack craving.
 

 
 
 
 
 








 
 
 
 
 
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 Not only do they have fewer calories; they are also fibrous and can make you feel full faster.

Trick your stomach

Finding an exercise that's fun matters most, because you'll be more likely to incorporate it into your weekly routine.
Working out with friends or in a group can be motivational, making exercise less of a chore and more of an enjoyable pastime after work or between errands.

Exercising can be fun

Energy balance is the first key to achieving one's ideal body. It's a way of saying calories in versus calories out. Your body needs a certain amount of calories to maintain its current body weight.Once you understand energy balance, you might feel less tempted to eat more than you really need.

Revisit what you know 

See yourself in a positive light. Envision your future self, six months to a year and consider how great you'll look and feel.

Be kind to yourself

Dieting limits one's mind-set.
 

 
 
 
 
 








 
 
 
 






 
 
 
 
 Once you're off your diet and have lost weight, you might revert back to eating poorly, not exercising and ultimately regain pounds. Instead, focus on your long-term eating habits.

Ditch dieting

Losing weight can be challenging, especially if you don't have the right mind set to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Thankfully, a recent Quora thread lists helpful advice for people who want to train their minds to help them lose weight in the long-term, rather than wasting energy on quick, short-term fixes.