Weight Loss and Insomnia Case Study
Patient X
Female
Age 59
Height 1.60 m
Weight 78 kg
Married with 2 sons aged 28 & 26. Another son died suddenly of complications due to cystic fibrosis 2 years ago, aged 21. The 26 year old son has cystic fibrosis and lives at home.
Job: psychotherapist for victims of abuse
Main goals: to reduce weight and insomnia
Weight: problems since teens, has yoyo dieted throughout life. Family has weight problems. Stocky strong build, with quite good muscle tone on arms and legs. Carries excess weight around middle.
Lost a lot of weight after death of son 2 years ago, but then gradually gained weight...