BACKGROUND Weight lost by obese patients is almost always regained over time. Extended treatment may improve maintenance, but solid evidence is lacking. PURPOSE We determined effectiveness of maintenance therapy after a weight loss program. METHODS Together 201 patients (mean age 47 years and BMI 42 kg/m(2), 71% women) were randomly assigned to either a 17-week weight loss program followed ...

BACKGROUND Most weight loss studies in obese dogs assess rate and percentage of weight loss in the first 2-3 months, rather than the likelihood of successfully reaching target weight. OBJECTIVE To determine outcome of controlled weight loss programs for obese dogs, and to determine the factors associated with successful completion. ANIMALS 143 obese dogs undergoing a controlled weight loss ...