Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

More people around the world are now suffering from obesity than ever before in human history. How is obesity becoming so prevalent and difficult? This course will examine the causes of obesity as revealed by science. We will examine how the food environment has changed over the past 50 years and how this is affecting our biology, causing us to eat more calories and resist weight loss. We will also learn how stress, poor sleep, and sedentary lifestyles can cause weight gain. You will gain a better understanding about the biology behind obesity and learn how to work with your body in order to prevent and manage weight loss. You will also learn practical strategies and tools to create a long-term and sustainable weight management plan that leverages your lifestyle and surroundings.