CONTEXT Obesity is a global problem and places individuals at risk for developing chronic metabolic disorders. The need for investigating simple, effective and sustaining approaches to weight loss cannot be overstated. METHODS We performed a retrospective file analysis of patient files attending a 13-week weight loss program. Inclusion for analysis were files of adults (i.e., >18 years) compl...

Background and objectives: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of a progressive resistance-training program beside an energy deficit diet on body Composition, insulin resistance and plasma adiponectin levels in overweight adult men. Methods: Twenty-five overweight men (age =32.1 ± 4.3 years, BMI =28.9 ± 1.3 kg.m-2) were randomly assigned into one of the two groups: resis...

conclusions our results demonstrated that mi, combined with the implementation of intention intervention, increased weight loss and pmt construct scores in our study population. results in the two intervention groups, the pmt construct scores, namely susceptibility (p = 0.001), severity (p = 0.001), rewards (p =0.004), self-efficacy (p = 0.001), response efficacy (p = 0.001), and costs (p = 0.0...

OBJECTIVE To examine the association between weight gain since menopause and weight regain after a weight loss program. METHODS Participants were 19 obese women who participated in a 15-week weight loss program and a 12-month follow-up. Main outcomes were: body composition, resting metabolic rate, energy intake, energy expenditure, and weight regain at follow-up. RESULTS All body compositio...

BACKGROUND The reach and representativeness are seldom examined in worksite weight loss studies. This paper describes and illustrates a method for directly assessing the reach and representativeness of a internet-based worksite weight loss program. METHODS A brief health survey (BHS) was administered, between January 2008 and November 2009, to employees at 19 worksites in Southwest Virginia. ...

INTRODUCTION Weight loss and physical activity achieved through the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) have been shown to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among individuals with prediabetes. The New York State Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) delivered the 16-week evidence-based model at 14 YMCAs. A mixed methods process and outcomes evaluation was conducted. METHODS Most participants were ...

PURPOSE The SenseWear™ Armband is an activity monitor developed to improve lifestyle self-monitoring. Currently, few studies assess electronic self-monitoring and weight loss with a lifestyle intervention program. To our knowledge, only one study has used the SenseWear Armband in combination with a lifestyle intervention to improve weight loss, and no studies have evaluated whether a self-monit...

BACKGROUND Current perception is that participants of a structured weight-loss program regain all of their weight loss within 5 y. OBJECTIVE The objective was to examine the long-term weight-loss maintenance of individuals completing a structured weight-loss program. DESIGN Studies were required to 1) have been conducted in the United States, 2) have included participants in a structured we...