Cognitive restructuring includes correcting all the myths, beliefs, ideas, fears, and concerns that are scientifically not acceptable.  Some of the basic thought patterns obese people have are poor self-esteem, distorted body image, and unrealistic expectations of weight loss.  For instance, scientific studies have found that realistic weight loss targets are 1 to 2 pounds for a week.  In fact, to avoid all the bad health effects of obesity this target alone is more than adequate.  Yet many obese people have weight loss targets which are not only unrealistic but bad for health as well.  Distorted body image is where measurements do not tally with the beliefs and ideas.  For instance, an obese person may feel that weight is low when in reality it is high.  These faults can only be corrected by professional consultation and scientific approaches.