What strategies do you recommend to address the negative self-talk / internalized bias that patients carry about their own weight?  

I always discuss the "five fingers" of health (and hold up my hand).  1. Eat good food most of the time 2. Exercise on a regular basis, especially strength training 3. Get good sleep 4. Mange your stress 5. Self care When you do those five things, pat yourself on the back and weight loss ...