Improvement in binge eating and alexithymia predicts weight loss at 9-month follow-up of the lifestyle modification program.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this longitudinal study was to examine the extent to which improved levels of binge eating (BE) behaviors, alexithymia, self-esteem, and psychological distress would predict a reduction in body mass at 9-month follow-up, following a lifestyle modification program for weight loss in obese or overweight patients.

Methods

A convenience sample of 120 obese or overweight patients were recruited. Body mass index (BMI), binge eating (BES), levels of alexithymia (TAS-20), perceived stress (PSS), depressive symptoms (SDS), and self-esteem (RSE) were assessed during their first medical examination (T1), and after a weight-loss treatment period of 9 months (T2).

Results

Compared with unimproved patients, improved patients reported a significant decrease in bin

SUBMITTER: Conti C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10033561 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature