"Keep the weight off for a lifetime."

Obesity is a complex problem involving social, psychological, and or metabolic issues. Most commonly, obesity is caused by overeating and insufficient exercise. Behavioral characteristics common to obese persons include the following:  

* Response to external cues rather than internal cues as to when to eat or stop eating  

 *Eating in response to feelings of depression, elation, loneliness, sadness, or boredom  

* Excessive eating in a short time span followed by feelings of remorse  

 *Inactivity or under-activity

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