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Psychology of Weight Loss

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) via Coursera

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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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  • NASM's Psychology of Weight Loss
    • 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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