Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1972-2348
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2241-7339
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7427-1060
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0063-6992
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6488-4210
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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2014
College/Unit
College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
Department/Program/Center
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Abstract
Intentional weight loss among overweight and obese adults (body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2) is associated with numerous health benefits, but weight loss maintenance (WLM) following participation in weight management programming has proven to be elusive. Many individuals attempting to lose weight join formal programs, especially women, but these programs vary widely in focus, as do postprogram weight regain results. We surveyed 2,106 former participants in a community-based, insurance-sponsored weight management program in the United States to identify the pre, during, and post-intervention behavioral and psychosocial factors that lead to successful WLM. Of 835 survey respondents (39.6% response rate), 450 met criteria for inclusion in this study. Logistic regression analyses suggest that interventionists should assess and discuss weight loss and behavior change perceptions early in a program. However, in developing maintenance plans later in a program, attention should shift to behaviors, such as weekly weighing, limiting snacking in the evening, limiting portion sizes, and being physically active every day.
Digital Commons Citation
Abildso, Christiaan; Schmid, Olivier; Byrd, Megan; Zizzi, Sam; Quartiroli, Alessandro; and Fitzpatrick, Sean J., "Predictors of Weight Loss Maintenance following an Insurance-Sponsored Weight Management Program" (2014). Faculty & Staff Scholarship. 2927.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/2927
Source Citation
Abildso, C. G., Schmid, O., Byrd, M., Zizzi, S., Quartiroli, A., & Fitzpatrick, S. J. (2014). Predictors of Weight Loss Maintenance following an Insurance-Sponsored Weight Management Program. Journal of Obesity, 2014, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/736080
Comments
Copyright © 2014 Christiaan G. Abildso et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.