Emotions, Not Diet And Exercise, Top Obstacle To Successful Weight Loss, Say Psychologists
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 11:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Doctors and scientists will rightly note that, in every study ever done on weight loss, 100% of participants who consumed fewer calories than they burned lost weight. Exercise helps in multiple ways, but in weight loss it helps burn the calories. A survey of psychologists finds they believe something additional; they say dieters should pay attention to the role emotions play in weight gain and loss if they hope to succeed in the physical two. The survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center asked 1,328 psychologists how they dealt with clients' weight and weight loss challenges. 306 of the respondents provide weight loss counseling. read more