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The past couple of years have taken a toll on the average Aussie routine. Your regular conference meetings were suddenly virtual, a lot of kids found out what it\u2019s like to be homeschooled, and your boxing or yoga class moved online.<\/p>\n

When it comes to health and fitness, where there\u2019s a reliable wi-fi connection, there was certainly a way. But not everyone embraced this new lifestyle, with many Aussies perfectly happy to do the bare minimum when it comes to their health and fitness.<\/p>\n

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And they\u2019re willing to give up more than you might think in order to maintain their current lifestyle.<\/p>\n

The lowdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to new findings released by\u00a0Noom<\/em>, a leading digital health platform focused on behaviour change, 22 per cent of Australians would actually rather give up sex for a year, than make the changes needed to lose weight and live healthier.<\/p>\n

This comes after\u00a0Noom<\/em>\u00a0released its inaugural \u2018State of Healthy Behaviours\u2019 report, the result of a consumer survey conducted to assess the current state of consumer behavioural health trends and the barriers to improvement.<\/p>\n

Why is it so difficult to get fit and healthy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After the year(s) we\u2019ve had, you could certainly be forgiven for wrapping yourself in a doona cocoon while bingeing the latest Disney+ series and ordering Uber Eats. In fact, looking after yourself and enjoying your favourite treats is healthy, in moderation.<\/p>\n\n

But many have tried, and failed, to implement long-lasting healthy lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/p>\n

Chief of Psychology at\u00a0Noom,\u00a0<\/em>Andreas Michaelides PhD, has some thoughts on the matter.<\/p>\n

\u201cDeveloping new habits is indeed difficult and we often fear the discomfort and emotional toll that comes along with trying,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

The report also uncovered that more than a third of Australians would prefer to sacrifice what have become daily creature comforts over making healthy lifestyle changes, with 34 per cent saying they would choose to give up social media for a year and their favourite streaming app (25 per cent).<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a strong person who can say \u201cBye bye, Baby Yoda!\u201d.<\/p>\n

And while many Aussies tried to improve their health over the past year, including attempts to get more sleep, eat healthier, lose weight and be more physically active, millions fell short with 86 per cent of Australians reporting they do not feel they are currently at their peak physical and mental fitness.<\/p>\n

Adv<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n