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Psychology of Weight Loss
Coursera MOOC / Non-credit 0

Psychology of Weight Loss

About this course

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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What you'll learn

  • understanding coping mechanisms related to weight loss
  • insight into dietary behaviors and their psychological roots
  • strategies to enhance willpower in clients
  • methods to improve adherence to weight loss plans
  • recognizing ambivalence in client attitudes towards weight loss
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