Subjective experiences of physical activity and forecasting bias during behavioral weight loss.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Engagement in physical activity (PA) is a critical component of behavioral weight loss (BWL) treatment. Subjective experiences surrounding PA may shape exercise decisions and need to be further understood within a BWL sample.

Methods

Participants in this study were adults with overweight/obesity enrolled in an 18-month BWL program. At baseline, six, and 18 months, participants (N = 320) predicted how they would feel during a lab-based walking task and rated their experiences mid-walk and post-walk. They also completed self-report questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms and discomfort intolerance.

Results and discussion

Results indicated that exercise experience and expectations were more positive at later treatment points than at baseline. At

SUBMITTER: Crane NT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9159563 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature