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Emotions, a barrier to weight loss

Survey shows uncontrolled emotions and behavioural mismanagement disrupts weight-loss regime.The findings of a survey in the U.S. indicate that the inability to control emotions could throw weight-loss programmes off kilter.In a survey conducted by the

Cognitive therapy helps people identify and address negative thoughts and emotions that can lead to unhealthy behaviours, according to an APA statement.

Survey respondents also cited "emotional eating" (43 percent) as a barrier to weight-loss, and included "maintaining a regular exercise schedule" (43 percent) and "making proper food choices in general" (28 percent) as key to shedding weight.

In general, gaining self-control over behaviour and emotions related to eating were key to maintaining a weight-loss regime.