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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

Ninety-two percent of the 306 respondents who provide weight loss treatment reported helping a client "address underlying emotional issues related to weight gain."

More than 70 percent identified cognitive therapy, problem-solving and mindfulness as "excellent" or "good" weight-loss strategies.