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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

Psychologists cited the need to "Understand and manage behaviours and emotions related to weight management" as essential in addressing weight-loss (44 percent), the journal Consumer Reports Magazine reports.

"Anyone who has ever tried to lose a few pounds and keep them off knows that doing so isn't easy," said Norman B. Anderson, chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association (APA).

"The good news is that research and clinical experience have shown that in addition to behavioural approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy that targets emotional barriers helps people lose weight," Anderson added.