A new kind of weight loss approach helps people deal with self-loathing instead of just ignoring it

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• Weight stigma is associated with depression, anxiety, binge eating and even increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
• A new study found positive results in helping people grapple with their internalized self-loathing, along with traditional weight loss methods.
• While it might seem contradictory to tell people to accept themselves as they are while losing weight, study authors found that increasing acceptance actually made people more open to changing.
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When Aaron Thompkins got on the plane, someone else got off. 

Thompkins was on his way to California, to participate in the filming of season 10 of The Biggest Loser, a reality show dedicated to competitive weight loss. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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