Psychology of Weight Loss

The psychological effects of weight loss are as important as the physiological ones. This course will review five key components of the psychology of weight loss: coping, dieting, will power, adherence, and ambivalence. This course is designed to provide an understanding of each of these components and help the fitness professional​​​​​​​ identify these psychological components in their client’s weight loss behaviors

• Understand psychological factors in obesity development
• Identify five psychological factors affecting weight loss in obese individuals
• Apply cognitive-behavioral strategies to support weight loss efforts

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities