A recent poll has found that half of americans want to lose weight, with some outlets noting that this desire to slim down is a common new year's goal. The use of certain weight loss medications, such as glp-1, has also reportedly reached new highs in the us. However, it appears that wanting to lose weight and taking action to do so may be two different things, with some reports suggesting that only a portion of those who want to lose weight are actually taking steps to do so.