Weight Loss Treatment Program - Slovenia
Weight Loss Study Aim
To explore long term results of my comprehensive group therapeutic weight-loss
program for obese people which included behavioral, psychological, cognitive
and physical elements.
Weight Loss Study Method
Retrospective analysis of patients' records and final follow-up questionnaires
filled in at least 5 y after they left their group.
Weight Loss Study Subjects
48 overweight people who joined the program were followed up for at least
5 years. 14 'non completers' did not complete the program (median initial
BMI was 32.2). Other 34 were members of groups at least 4 months (median
initial BMI was 31.8).
Weight Loss Study Results
Median weight loss of 'completers' when they left the group was 11.5 kg.
10 members achieved normal body weight. At least 5 y later 13 of them
still maintained the reduced weight. In the questionnaires they indicated
that the diet, weekly group meetings, exercise and group discussions made
most important contribution to their success.
Weight Loss Study Conclusion
The long-term intensive and comprehensive weight loss treatment offers
a good opportunity to obese people to reduce their weight and maintain
it afterwards. For success they have to have adequate diet, attend the
group regularly, by physically active, have support from their families
and friends and change their life style and eating habits.
Source: International Journal of Obesity
(1997)
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