Weight Loss & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
(CBT)
In several weight loss studies, Cognitive-Behavior
Therapy was shown to be effective in bringing about moderate weight loss
in a gradual and safe manner.
Weight Loss Programs
Studies of weight loss programs using CBT report an average weight loss
of 8.4 kg (18.48 lbs.). Dieters retain about two-thirds of this weight
loss up to one year after completing treatment. Unfortunately, long-term
studies have found that for the most part, dieters eventually return to
their initial body weight within 3 to 5 years of ending treatment.
Weight Maintenance - Long Term Weight
Loss
Maintaining weight is a challenge for patients & practitioners. Now,
some weight loss studies are beginning to look at how people maintain
weight loss for longer periods of time. A common element among those programs
that have demonstrated long term weight loss is that they viewed the condition
of overweight or obesity as a chronic condition, and in response, provided
on-going weight loss support even after the formal treatment phase ended.
One promising weight loss study looked at the role of home based exercise
equipment in weight maintenance.
Weight Maintenance Summary
Despite the limitations of CBT - the main one being that it is difficult
to achieve lasting weight loss- it has been shown to be effective in the
management of overweight and obesity. While more research is needed to
look at ways to improve weight loss maintenance, there is enough evidence
that shows the value of these methods.
Obesity Research.Org
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