Donna is about 25 kilograms overweight, has tried a variety of diets, and has repeatedly failed to maintain weight loss. She defends her weight with the explanation that almost all of her relatives are overweight, and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight. Donna can best be described as

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Donna's belief that her weight is determined by factors outside of her control (i.e. genetics and family history) suggests an external locus of control. This can lead to feelings of helplessness and reduced motivation to make changes.

Donna Is About 25 Kilograms Overweight, Has Tried a Variety