As much as 42% of the world’s adult population is trying to lose weight. Most people want to lose weight to improve their appearance, health, fitness, and well‐being, and to prevent future diseases. These are good reasons. But many struggle, and even after finding success, some are disheartened when their weight loss plateaus. To understand more about how to overcome the challenges presented by such a widely experienced phenomenon, The Focus consulted Justin Thomas, a certified fitness trainer whose holistic approach to wellness has helped numerous people achieve their fitness and weight loss …