ABSTRACT
Despite countless diets, exercise regimens, drugs, and behavior modication strategies, the prevalence of obesity continues its relentless increase in both developed and developing nations [1]. Although many necessary components to treat obesity have been identied, behavior modication remains the bedrock of weight control programs [2]. Behavior modication strategies with the most success take a lifestyle change approach aimed at helping patients adhere to healthy diets and sensible physical activity regimens. These strategies involve a tailored problem-solving approach that includes self-monitoring, goal setting, contracting, problem solving, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, stress management, and social support [3].
