Changes in the Perceptions of Self-weighing Across Time in a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Changes in beliefs about self-weighing were examined across time in a behavioral weight loss intervention.

Methods

Active duty military personnel (n = 248) enrolled in a 12-month counselor-initiated or self-paced intervention based on the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) Intensive Lifestyle Intervention. Using an electronic scale, participants were asked to self-weigh daily. Self-weighing perceptions were compared from baseline to 4 months (weight loss phase), from 4 months to 12 months (weight maintenance phase), and from baseline to 12 months (full intervention), as well as across time by behavioral and demographic characteristics.

Results

Overall, participants perceived self-weighing as more helpful and positive, less frustrating, and making the

SUBMITTER: Fahey MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6173193 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature