To Lose Weight and Keep it Off, Try a Psychological Intervention

The epidemic of obesity in the US has recently been publicized in shows like “The Biggest Loser”  and “One Nation, Overweight.” In 2007-8, 34% of the US adult population was overweight and 34% was obese, according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control.  Among children and adolescents age 5 and older, the figures were 18 -20%. Being overweight, especially having excess abdominal fat and