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.


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The importance of psychological factors in the development of obesity.
Five psychological factors that affect weight loss in individuals with obesity.
Cognitive-behavioral strategies to address the five factors and support client’s weight loss efforts.
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Welcome to NASM's Psychology of Weight Loss course. a course that explores the complex relationship between the mind and body in obesity. We focus on five key psychological factors—coping, dieting, willpower, adherence, and ambivalence—that impact weight loss. Through cognitive-behavioral strategies, you'll learn to address these barriers and support clients in achieving sustainable weight loss and improved well-being. Discover how to differentiate between adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies and apply effective problem-focused and emotion-focused approaches to manage stressors.
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