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Mar 2015
42m 40s

The Psychology of Weight Loss

Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
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The American Psychological Association says the major aspect of weight control involves understanding and managing thoughts and behaviors that can interfere with weight loss. Where do those thoughts and behaviors come from? Until you get the correct food and nutrition, your brain won’t be very successful at managing them. On this episode, we explore how brai ... Show More
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