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Weight Management:
Beyond Balancing Calories

Learn to manage your weight in a more sustainable way.
My five-week, self-paced course on Coursera looks at obesity from a biological, behavioral and environmental perspective to get to the root causes of obesity. 

Work with your body to manage your weight, and gain the added benefits of disease prevention and long-term wellness.

This Course Will Help You

Develop a better understanding of the physiology behind obesity, including weight set point and appetite hormones

Understand our shifting food landscape and how it’s evolved over time
Identify barriers and factors that play a role in your weight including stress and sedentary lifestyle habits

Create a sustainable weight management plan with practical, lifestyle-based tools and strategies

Develop a better understanding of the physiology behind obesity, including weight set point and appetite hormones

Understand our shifting food landscape and how it’s evolved over time

Identify barriers and factors that play a role in your weight including stress and sedentary lifestyle habits

Create a sustainable weight management plan with practical, lifestyle-based tools and strategies

"Not your average weight loss program".

“I was surprised to find that this course was not about diet or exercise, but rather the root cause of obesity from a scientific perspective. I learned a lot, including the factors (both internal and external) that impact our weight. I feel inspired by the way it was taught and am grateful for the new knowledge I gained!”

RON S.

“Very insightful sessions on the issue of weight loss. The course scientifically explains how weight loss can be achieved. It has changed my approach towards life and eating."

"Newfound perspective."

-Tinoki R.

“I cannot begin to tell you how much this course helped me. The course looks very thoroughly at ALL of the factors that contribute to weight and weight management. I learned a great deal from this course and have applied many of the principles and suggestions to my daily life. I've lost 7 pounds in the five weeks by applying the information I have learned.”

"Practical application."

-Patricia H. L.

“Whether you are looking to lose weight or gain knowledge about the myriad factors that lead to weight gain and difficulty in regulating weight, this course will provide that information.”

"Information for different needs."

- carol r.

“Great, short course to get you on track to improving your eating habits and weight loss. It explains the hurdles you might face on the journey and how to overcome them. Enlightening and empowering for those of us that have previously attempted to eat better and lose weight, but have not been successful.”

"Enlightening and empowering".

- janet f.

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