想知道減肥成功的秘訣嗎？那就是從28歲開始注意飲食。研究發現，這個年齡的女性更有意志力，也更關心自己的體型。相比之下，三十多歲的女人往往因為太忙而無暇顧及自己增長的腰圍，而四五十歲的女性則干脆對保持好身材“沒了興趣”。

研究人員認為28歲減肥更易成功的原因如下：第一，許多女孩子28歲仍是單身，為了約會和活躍的社交生活，她們會更重視健康飲食以及保持好身材；第二，很多28歲的女性正處在事業的高峰期，快節奏的生活方式能幫助她們擺脫贅肉。

The most successful dieters are those who start slimming at the age of 28.

Women in their late twenties shed flab faster because they have more time and willpower than those of other ages, according to a survey.

Twenty-somethings are also more concerned about their weight and so remain focused on their weight loss goals.

By contrast, those in their 30s are often too busy to watch their weight while many in their 40s and 50s have simply 'lost interest' in getting the perfect body.

The study found women went on two diets or health kicks last year, spending an average of ￡131.57 on gym or slimming club membership and exercise equipment.

Despite this, almost three quarters admitted at least one of the diets failed.

Sue Beck, of Lambrini Light, which carried out the research, said: "With women getting married later than ever, many 28-year-old females will be single, on the dating scene and leading an active social life, which may explain why they are so successful at healthy eating and maintaining a good figure."

"Many will also be at the peak of their career, leading fast-paced lives which will help shift any excess weight alongside a diet."

The study of 3,000 women aged over 30 found that 64 per cent reckon there is a stage in their life where they are the best at losing weight. Four out of ten put this down to having strong willpower at that age.

Some 38 per cent in their forties and fifties reckon they have reached a point in their life where dieting and having the best figure was no longer a priority.

"It's inevitable that the older women get and longer they are in a stable, happy relationship the more comfortable they become with their body and embrace their curves," added Miss Beck.

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（來源：dailymail.co.uk 編輯：崔旭燕）