Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Weight Maintenance After Successful Weight Loss

Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) between 23-30 kg/ m² who lost at least 10% of her initial weight by the diet plan. * Must be able to have moderate exercise. * Must be interested to keep weight loss. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactation during the previous 6 months, or planned pregnancy in the next six months. * Taking medications that could affect metabolism or change body weight. * Report heart problems, chest pain, and cancer within the last five years. * Smoking * Menopause * Diagnosis of any chronic disease such as fatty liver, cancer, chemo/radio therapy, heart disease, immune compromised conditions, abnormal thyroid hormone level.