H31 Effects of weight loss intervention in hot weight loss substudy participants

Eating behaviors as predictors of weight loss in a 6 month weight loss intervention.

OBJECTIVE To examine associations between eating behavior constructs and weight loss (WL) in a 6-month WL intervention in worksites. DESIGN AND METHODS A cluster-randomized controlled trial of a group behavioral WL intervention versus wait-listed control was conducted at four worksites. Measures included body weight and the eating behavior constructs restraint, disinhibition, hunger, and thei...

Evidence that a very brief psychological intervention boosts weight loss in a weight loss program.

Reducing morbidity and mortality associated with being overweight is a crucial public health goal. The aim of the present research was to test the efficacy of a very brief psychological intervention (a volitional help sheet) that could be used as an adjunct to standard weight loss programs to support increased weight loss in an overweight sample. Seventy-two overweight participants currently pa...

Features Predicting Weight Loss in Overweight or Obese Participants in a Web-Based Intervention: Randomized Trial

BACKGROUND Obesity remains a serious issue in many countries. Web-based programs offer good potential for delivery of weight loss programs. Yet, many Internet-delivered weight loss studies include support from medical or nutritional experts, and relatively little is known about purely web-based weight loss programs. OBJECTIVE To determine whether supportive features and personalization in a 1...

Weight loss and psychologic gain in obese women-participants in a supported exercise intervention.

BACKGROUND Physical activity is a predictor of maintained weight loss; however, causal mechanisms are unclear. Behavioral theories suggest that associated psychologic changes may indirectly affect weight loss. OBJECTIVE We sought to test the association of a behaviorally based exercise support protocol (The Coach Approach [CA]), with and without a group-based nutrition education program (Cult...

The Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance in Adults