Mediators of Weight Loss

361 papers on mediators of weight loss

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Action Planning

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Bailey, RR (2017)Goal setting and action planning for health behavior changeAm J Lifestyle MedFull
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Lorig, K (2014)The components of action planning and their associations with behavior and health outcomesChronic IllnAbs
Sniehotta, FF (2005)Bridging the intention-behavior gap: planning, self-efficacy, and action control in the adoption…Psychol HealthAbs

Adaptive Interventions - Stepped Care Approach

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Almirall, D (2014)Introduction to SMART designs for the development of adaptive interventions: with application to…Transl Behav MedFull
Carels, RA (2005)Applying a stepped-care approach to the treatment of obesityJ Psychosom ResAbs
Carels, RA (2008)The failure of therapist assistance and stepped-care to improve weight loss outcomesObesityFull
Carels, RA (2009)Successful weight loss with self-help: a stepped-care approachJ Behav MedFull
Carels, RA (2007)Using motivational interviewing as a supplement to obesity treatment: a stepped-care approachHealth PsycholAbs
Jakicic, JM (2012)Effect of a stepped-care intervention approach on weight loss in adults: a randomized clinical trialJAMAFull
Martin, CK (2015)Efficacy of SmartLoss, a smartphone-based weight loss intervention: results from a randomized con…ObesityFull
Sherwood, NE (2016)The BestFIT trial: a SMART approach to developing individualized weight loss treatmentsContemp Clin TrialsFull
Spring, B (2013)Integrating technology into standard weight loss treatment. A randomized controlled trialJAMA Intern MedFull

Adherence & Attrition

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Alhassan, S (2008)Dietary adherence and weight loss success among overweight women: results from the A TO Z weight…Int J ObesFull
Brownell, KD (1982)Obesity: understanding and treating a serious, prevalent, and refractory disorderJ Consult Clin PsycholAbs
Buchanan & Sheffield (2017)Why do diets fail?: an exploration of dieters’ experiences using thematic analysisJ Health PsychAbs
Burgess, E (2017)Determinants of adherence to lifestyle intervention in adults with obesity: a systematic reviewClin ObesAbs
Dalle Grave, R (2005)Continuous care in the treatment of obesity: an observational multicentre studyJ Int MedFull
Dansinger, ML (2005)Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for weight loss and heart disea…JAMAFull
Del Corral, P (2011)Dietary adherence during weight loss predicts weight regainObesityFull
Del Corral, P (2009)Effect of dietary adherence with or without exercise on weight loss: a mechanistic approach to a…JCEMFull
Desroches, S (2010)Interventions to enhance adherence to dietary advice for preventing and managing chronic diseases…Cochrane Database Syst RevFull
Finley, CE (2007)Retention rates and weight loss in a commercial weight loss programInt J ObesityFull
Garaulet, M (1999)Weight loss and possible reasons for dropping out of a dietary/behavioural programme in the treat…J Hum Nutr DietAbs
Gibson & Sainsbury (2017)Strategies to improve adherence to dietary weight loss interventions in research and real-world s…Behavioral SciFull
Grave, RD (2005)Weight loss expectations in obese patients and treatment attrition: an observational multicenter…Obes ResFull
Greenberg, I (2009)DIRECT Group. Adherence and success in long-term weight loss diets: the dietary intervention rand…J Am Coll NutrAbs
Hadziabdic, MO (2015)Factors predictive of drop-out and weight loss success in weight management of obese patientsJ Hum Nutr DietAbs
Hall & Most (2005)Dietary adherence in well-controlled feeding studiesJ Am Diet AssocAbs
Heymsfield, SB (2007)Why do obese patients not lose more weight when treated with low-calorie diets? A mechanistic per…AJCNFull
Meffert & Gerdes (2010)Program adherence and effectiveness of a commercial nutrition program: the metabolic balance studyJ Nutr MetabFull
Miller & Brennan (2015)Measuring and reporting attrition from obesity treatment programs: a call to action!Obes Res Clin PracAbs
Moore, WJ (2015)Dietary adherence and acceptability of five different diets, including vegan and vegetarian diets…Eating BehaviorsAbs
Moroshko, I (2011)Predictors of dropout in weight loss interventions: a systematic review of the literatureObes RevAbs
Pagoto & Appelhans (2013)A call for an end to the diet debatesJAMAAbs
Pirotta, S (2019)Strategies to reduce attrition in weight loss interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysisObes RevAbs
Smith & Wing (1991)Diminished weight loss and behavioral compliance during repeated diets in obese patients with typ…Health PsycholAbs
Warziski, MT (2007)Changes in self-efficacy and dietary adherence: the impact on weight loss in the PREFER studyJ Behav MedAbs

Associations Prompts Cues

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Allom & Mullan (2015)Two inhibitory control training interventions designed to improve eating behaviour and determine…AppetiteAbs
Bazzaz, MM (2017)Efficacy of the attention control training program on reducing attentional bias in obese and over…AppetiteAbs
Dassen, FC (2018)Gamified working memory training in overweight individuals reduces food intake but not body weightAppetiteAbs
Ferentzi, H (2018)Retraining of automatic action tendencies in individuals with obesity: a randomized controlled trialAppetiteAbs
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Houben, K (2016)Taking control: working memory training in overweight individuals increases self-regulation of fo…AppetiteAbs
Jansen, A (2016)From lab to clinic: extinction of cued cravings to reduce overeatingPhysiol BehavAbs
Lawrence, NS (2015)Training response inhibition to food is associated with weight loss and reduced energy intakeAppetiteFull
Stice, E (2017)Pilot test of a novel food response and attention training treatment for obesity: brain imaging d…Behav Res TherFull
Sze, YY (2015)Web-based and mobile delivery of an episodic future thinking intervention for overweight and obes…JMIRFull
Veling, H (2014)Targeting impulsive processes of eating behavior via the internet. Effects on body weightAppetiteAbs
Yang, Y (2019)Cognitive training on eating behavior and weight loss: a meta-analysis and systematic reviewObes RevAbs

Attendance of Weight Loss Sessions

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Acharya, S (2009)Adherence to a behavioral weight loss treatment program enhances weight loss and improvements in…Patient Pref AdherenceFull
Carson, T (2013)Examining social influence on participation and outcomes among a network of behavioral weight-los…J ObesFull
Fitzpatrick, SL (2014)Examining behavioral processes through which lifestyle interventions promote weight loss: results…ObesityFull
Jeffrey, RW (1984)Correlates of weight loss and its maintenance over two years of follow-up among middle-aged menPrev MedAbs
Stubbs, RJ (2011)Weight outcomes audit for 34,271 adults referred to a primary care/commercial weight management p…Obesity FactsFull

Autobiographical Approach to Explaining One s Obesity

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Lynch, AI (2018)“Take me through the history of your weight”: using qualitative interviews to create personalized…J Acad Nutr DietAbs
Maldonato, A (2010)Optimizing patient education for people with obesity: possible use of the autobiographical approachPatient Educ CounselAbs

Automaticity of Weight Loss Behaviors

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Fritz, H (2017)Assessing the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of a behavioral-automaticit…Contemp Clin Trials CommunFull
Fritz, H (2019)Feasibility of a behavioral automaticity intervention among African Americans at risk for metabol…BMC Public HealthFull
Kliemann, N (2017)The role of self-regulatory skills and automaticity on the effectiveness of a brief weight loss h…IJBNPAFull

Autonomous Motivation

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Rutten, GM (2014)The contribution of lifestyle coaching of overweight patients in primary care to more autonomous…IJBNPAFull
Silva, MN (2010)Using self-determination theory to promote physical activity and weight control: a randomized con…J Behav MedAbs
Teixeira, PJ (2015)Successful behavior change in obesity interventions in adults: a systematic review of self-regula…BMC MedFull
Teixeira, PJ (2012)Motivation, self-determination, and long-term weight controlIJBNPAFull
Teixeira, PJ (2004)Who will lose weight? A reexamination of predictors of weight loss in womenIJBNPAFull
Webber, KH (2010)Motivation and its relationship to adherence to self-monitoring and weight loss in a 16-week inte…J Nutr Educ BehavAbs
Williams, GC (1996)Motivational predictors of weight loss and weight-loss maintenanceJ Personal Soc PsycholAbs

Averse Conditioning

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Cole & Bond (1983)Olfactory aversion conditioning and overeating: a review and some dataPercept Motor SkillsAbs
Foreyt & Kennedy (1971)Treatment of overweight by aversion therapyBehav Res TherAbs
Frohwirth & Foreyt (1978)Aversive conditioning treatment of overweightBehav TherAbs
Harris, MB (1969)Self-directed program for weight control: a pilot studyJ Abnormal PsychAbs
Wijesinghe, B (1973)Massed electrical aversion treatment of compulsive eatingJ Behav Ther Exp PsychAbs

Avoidance of Fat in Foods

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Drapeau, V (2019)Effect of energy restriction on eating behavior traits and psychobehavioral factors in the low sa…NutrientsFull

Barrier Identification

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De Leon, A (2020)Identification of barriers to adherence to a weight loss diet in women using the nominal group te…NutrientsFull
Hammarstrom, A (2014)Experiences of barriers and facilitators to weight-loss in a diet intervention - a qualitative st…BMC Women’s HealthFull
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Metzgar, CJ (2015)Facilitators and barriers to weight loss and weight loss maintenance: a qualitative explorationJ Hum Nutr DietetFull
Michie, S (2009)Effective techniques in healthy eating and physical activity interventions: a meta-regressionHealth PsycholFull
Silva, MN (2010)Using self-determination theory to promote physical activity and weight control: a randomized con…J Behav MedAbs
Teixeira, PJ (2015)Successful behavior change in obesity interventions in adults: a systematic review of self-regula…BMC MedFull
Zheng, Y (2017)Trajectories of weight change and predictors over 18-month weight loss treatmentJ Nursing ScholarshAbs

Body Dissatisfaction

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Heinberg, LJ (2001)Body image dissatisfaction as a motivator for healthy lifestyle change: is some distress beneficial?Eating DisordAbs
Teixeira, PJ (2010)Mediators of weight loss and weight loss maintenance in middle-aged womenObesityFull
Teixeira, PJ (2004)Who will lose weight? A reexamination of predictors of weight loss in womenIJBNPAFull

Body Image Therapy

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Carraca, EV (2011)Body image change and improved eating self-regulation in a weight management intervention in womenIJBNPAFull
Ramirez, EM (2001)A comparison of weight control and weight control plus body image therapy for obese men and womenJ Consul Clin PsycholAbs
Silva, MN (2010)Using self-determination theory to promote physical activity and weight control: a randomized con…J Behav MedAbs

Breakfast (RCT)

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Betts, JA (2014)The causal role of breakfast in energy balance and health: a randomized controlled trial in lean…AJCNFull
Betts, JA (2016)Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?Proc Nutr SocFull
Dhurandhar, EJ (2014)The effectiveness of breakfast recommendations on weight loss: a randomized controlled trialAJCNFull
McCrory, MA (2016)Energy and nutrient timing for weight control. Does timing of ingestion matter?Endocrinol Metab ClinicAbs
Schlundt, DG (1992)The role of breakfast in the treatment of obesity: a randomized clinical trialAm J Clin NutrAbs
Sievert, K (2019)Effect of breakfast on weight and energy intake: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomise…BMJFull
Song, WO (2005)Is consumption of breakfast associated with body mass index in US adults?J Am Diet AssocAbs
St-Onge, M-P (2017)Meal timing and frequency: implications for cardiovascular disease prevention: a scientific state…CirculationFull

Chronotype Adjusted Diet (RCT)

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Galindo Munoz, JS (2019)Effect of a chronotype-adjusted diet on weight loss effectiveness: a randomized clinical trialClin NutrAbs

Commitment-Making (RCT)

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Coupe, N (2019)The effect of commitment-making on weight loss and behaviour change in adults with obesity/overwe…BMC Public HealthFull
Kegler, MC (2016)Impact of improving home environments on energy intake and physical activity: a randomized contro…Am J Public HealthFull
Maruyama, C (2010)Effect of a worksite-based intervention program on metabolic parameters in middle-aged male white…Prev MedAbs

Cooking Skills Interventions (RCT)

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Reicks, M (2018)Impact of cooking and home food preparation interventions among adults: a systematic review (2011…J Nutr Educ BehavAbs
Reicks, M (2014)Impact of cooking and home food preparation interventions among adults: outcomes and implications…J Nutr Educ BehavAbs
Wright, N (2017)The BROAD study: a randomised controlled trial using a whole food plant-based diet in the communi…Nutr DiabFull

Counting Calories Continuously through the Day (RCT)

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Allen, JK (2013)Randomized controlled pilot study testing use of smart-phone technology for obesity treatmentJ ObesFull
Carter, MC (2013)Adherence to a smartphone application for weight loss compared to website and paper diary: pilot…J Med Internet ResFull
Laing, BY (2014)Effectiveness of a smartphone application for weight loss compared with usual care in overweight…Annals Intern MedFull
Spring, B (2013)Integrating technology into standard weight loss treatment. A randomized controlled trialJAMA Intern MedFull
Thomas & Wing (2013)Health-E-Call, a smartphone-assisted behavioral obesity treatment: pilot studyJ Med Internet ResFull
Turner-McGrievy, GM (2013)Comparison of traditional versus mobile app self-monitoring of physical activity and dietary inta…J Am Med Inform AssocFull

Counting Calories Food Diary (RCT)

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Boutell & Kirschenbaum (1998)Further support for consistent self-monitoring as a vital component of successful weight controlObes ResFull
Carels, RA (2008)Can following the caloric restriction recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans h…Eating BehavAbs
Carter, MC (2013)Adherence to a smartphone application for weight loss compared to website and paper diary: pilot…J Med Internet ResFull
Chung, LMY (2014)Teledietetics improves weight reduction by modifying eating behavior: a randomized controlled trialTelemed eHealthFull
Fuglestad, PT (2012)Lifestyle patterns associated with diet, physical activity, body mass index and amount of recent…IJBNPAFull
Helsel, DL (2007)Comparison of techniques for self-monitoring eating and exercise behaviors on weight loss in a co…J Am Diet AssocAbs
Hutchesson, MJ (2016)Enhancement of self-monitoring in a web-based weight loss program by extra individualized feedbac…J Med Internet ResFull
Shay, LE (2009)Adherence and weight loss outcomes associated with food-exercise diary preference in a military w…Eat BehavFull
Spring, B (2013)Integrating technology into standard weight loss treatment. A randomized controlled trialJAMA Intern MedFull
Tate, DF (2001)Using internet technology to deliver a behavioral weight loss programJAMAFull
Thomas, JG (2019)Comparison of smartphone-based behavioral obesity treatment to gold standard group treatment and…ObesityFull
Turner-McGrievy, GM (2013)Comparison of traditional versus mobile app self-monitoring of physical activity and dietary inta…J Am Med Inform AssocFull
Wharton, C (2014)Dietary self-monitoring, but not dietary quality, improves with use of smartphone app technology…J Nutr Educ BehavAbs
Yon, BA (2007)Personal digital assistants are comparable to traditional diaries for dietary self-monitoring dur…J Behav MedAbs

Couples Weight Loss Programs (Spousal Support)

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Black, DR (1990)A meta-analytic evaluation of couples weight-loss programsHealth PyschAbs
Brownell, KD (1982)Obesity: understanding and treating a serious, prevalent, and refractory disorderJ Consult Clin PsycholAbs
Dubbert & Wilson (1984)Goal-setting and spouse involvement in the treatment of obesityBehav Res TherapyAbs
Gorin, AA (2008)Weight loss treatment influences untreated spouses and the home environment: evidence of a ripple…Int J ObesFull
Jeffrey, RW (1984)Correlates of weight loss and its maintenance over two years of follow-up among middle-aged menPrev MedAbs
Murphy, JK (1985)A comparison of measured and self-reported weights in a 4-year follow-up of spouse involvement in…Behav TherAbs
Wing, RR (1991)A “family-based” approach to the treatment of obese type II diabetic patientsJ Consult Clin PsycholAbs

DNA Nutrigenomics Education (Personalized Nutrition)

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Grimaldi, KA (2017)Proposed guidelines to evaluate scientific validity and evidence for genotype-based dietary adviceGenes NutrFull
Horne, J (2020)Enhanced long-term dietary change and adherence in a nutrigenomics-guided lifestyle intervention…BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & HealthFull
Horne, J (2018)A systematic review of genetic testing ad lifestyle behaviour change: are we using high-quality g…Lifestyle GenomicsFull
Horne, J (2020)Assessing the effectiveness of actionable nutrigneomics and lifestyle genomics interventions for…Nutrition and HealthAbs
McBride, CM (2010)The behavioral response to personalized genetic information: will genetic risk profiles motivated…Annu Rev Public HealthFull
Nielsen & El-Sohemy (2012)A randomized trial of genetic information for personalized nutritionGenes NutrFull
Nielsen, DE (2014)Disclosure of genetic information and change in dietary intake: a randomized controlled trialPLOS ONEFull

Deprivation during Weight Loss (RCT)

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Sayer, RD (2018)Hunger, food cravings, and diet satisfaction are related to changes in body weight during a 6-mon…NutrientsFull

Diet Quality (RCT)

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O’Brien, KM (2014)Participants in an online weight loss program can improve diet quality during weight loss: a rand…Nutr JFull

Diet Satisfaction during Weight Loss

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James, BL (2017)Early predictors of weight loss in a 1-year behavioural weight-loss programmeObes Sci PractFull
Sayer, RD (2018)Hunger, food cravings, and diet satisfaction are related to changes in body weight during a 6-mon…NutrientsFull

Dietary Restraint during Weight Loss (RCT)

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Anguah, KOB (2019)Changes in food cravings and eating behavior after a dietary carbohydrate restriction interventio…NutrientsFull
Dalen, J (2010)Pilot study: mindful eating and living (MEAL): weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcome…Complement Ther MedAbs
Daubenmier, J (2011)Mindfulness intervention for stress eating to reduce cortisol and abdominal fat among overweight…J ObesFull
Drapeau, V (2019)Effect of energy restriction on eating behavior traits and psychobehavioral factors in the low sa…NutrientsFull
James, BL (2017)Early predictors of weight loss in a 1-year behavioural weight-loss programmeObes Sci PractFull
Morin, I (2018)Impact of experimentally induced cognitive dietary restraint on eating behavior traits, appetite…J ObesFull
Westerterp-Plantenga, MS (1998)Energy intake and body weight effects of six months reduced or full fat diets, as a function of d…Int J ObesFull

Dietary Restraint during Weight Loss - Flexible vs Rigid Control (RCT)

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Drapeau, V (2019)Effect of energy restriction on eating behavior traits and psychobehavioral factors in the low sa…NutrientsFull

Dieting Consistency (Obs)

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Gorin, AA (2004)Promoting long-term weight control: does dieting consistency matter?Int J ObesFull
Jorge, R (2019)Does diet strictness level during weekends and holiday periods influence 1-year follow-up weight…Nutr JFull
Racette, SB (2008)Influence of weekend lifestyle patterns on body weightObesityFull

Disinhibition (RCT)

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Bryant, EJ (2007)Disinhibition: its effects on appetite and weight regulationObes RevAbs
Butryn, ML (2009)Reductions in internal disinhibition during weight loss predict better weight loss maintenanceObesityFull
Dalen, J (2010)Pilot study: mindful eating and living (MEAL): weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcome…Complement Ther MedAbs
Drapeau, V (2019)Effect of energy restriction on eating behavior traits and psychobehavioral factors in the low sa…NutrientsFull
JaKa, MM (2015)Mediation of weight loss and weight loss maintenance through dietary disinhibition and restraintJ Obes Weight Loss TherFull
Niemeier, HM (2007)Internal Disinhibition predicts weight regain following weight loss and weight loss maintenanceObesityFull

Early Weight Loss Response as Predictor of Long-Term Weight Loss

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Astrup & Rossner (2000)Lessons from obesity management programmes: greater initial weight loss improves long-term mainte…Obes RevAbs
Batterham, M (2017)Using data mining to predict success in a weight loss trialJ Hum Nutr DietAbs
Carels, RA (2003)The early identification of poor treatment outcome in a women’s weight loss programEating BehavAbs
Elfhag & Rossner (2010)Initial weight loss is the best predictor for success in obesity treatment and sociodemographic l…Patient Educ CounsAbs
Hadziabdic, MO (2015)Factors predictive of drop-out and weight loss success in weight management of obese patientsJ Hum Nutr DietAbs
Handjieva-Darlenska, T (2010)Initial weight loss on an 800-kcal diet as a predictor of weight loss success after 8 weeks: the…Eur J Clin NutrFull
Handjieva-Darlenska, T (2012)Clinical correlates of weight loss and attrition during a 10-week dietary intervention study: res…Obes FactsFull
Kong, W (2010)Predictors of success to weight-loss intervention program in individuals at high risk for type 2…Diabetes Res Clin PracAbs
Miller, CK (2015)Early weight loss success identifies nonresponders following a lifestyle intervention in a worksi…J Acad Nutr DietFull
Nackers, LM (2010)The association between rate of initial weight loss and long-term success in obesity treatment: d…Int J Behav MedFull
Stotland & Larocque (2005)Early treatment response as a predictor of ongoing weight loss in obesity treatmentBr J Health PsycholAbs
Unick, JL (2015)Weight change in the first 2 months of a lifestyle intervention predicts weight changes 8 years l…ObesityFull
Unick, JL (2014)Evaluation of early weight loss thresholds for identifying nonresponders to an intensive lifestyl…ObesityFull
Unick, JL (2017)Initial weight loss response as an indicator for providing early rescue efforts to improve long-t…Curr Diab RepFull
Unick, JL (2015)Examination of whether early weight loss predicts 1-year weight loss among those enrolled in an I…Int J ObesFull
Waring, ME (2014)Early-treatment weight loss predicts 6-month weight loss in women with obesity and depression: im…J Psychosom ResFull
Zheng, Y (2017)Trajectories of weight change and predictors over 18-month weight loss treatmentJ Nursing ScholarshAbs

Eating Rate Speed (Obs)

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Spiegel, TA (1992)Objective measurement of eating rate during behavioral treatment of obesityBehav TherAbs

Eating while Watching TV

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Fuglestad, PT (2012)Lifestyle patterns associated with diet, physical activity, body mass index and amount of recent…IJBNPAFull

Email (RCT)

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Hersey, JC (2012)The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a community weight management intervention: a randomized c…Prev MedAbs
Saslow, LR (2017)An online intervention comparing a very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet and lifestyle recommendat…J Med Internet ResFull
Steinberg, DM (2013)The efficacy of a daily self-weighing weight loss intervention using smart scales and emailObesityFull
Tate, DF (2006)A randomized trial comparing human e-mail counseling, computer-automated tailored counseling, and…Arch Intern MedFull
Turner-McGrievy, GM (2014)Low glycemic index vegan or low-calorie weight loss diets for women with polycystic ovary syndrom…Nutr ResAbs

Emotional Eating (RCT)

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Braden, A (2016)Emotional eating is associated with weight loss success among adults enrolled in a weight loss pr…J Behav MedFull
Daubenmier, J (2011)Mindfulness intervention for stress eating to reduce cortisol and abdominal fat among overweight…J ObesFull
Teixeira, PJ (2010)Mediators of weight loss and weight loss maintenance in middle-aged womenObesityFull

External Eating (RCT)

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Dalen, J (2010)Pilot study: mindful eating and living (MEAL): weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcome…Complement Ther MedAbs

Facebook (RCT)

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Napolitano, MA (2013)Using Facebook and text messaging to deliver a weight loss program to college studentsObesityFull
Turner-McGrievy, GM (2014)Low glycemic index vegan or low-calorie weight loss diets for women with polycystic ovary syndrom…Nutr ResAbs

Family Meal Time (RCT)

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Rodearmel, SJ (2006)A family-based approach to preventing excessive weight gainObesityFull

Financial Incentives

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Augursky, B (2015)Small cash rewards for big losers-Experimental insights into the fight against the obesity epidemicRur EconFull
Jeffery & Wing (1995)Long-term effects of interventions for weight loss using food provision and monetary incentivesJ Consult Clin PyscholAbs
Jeffery, RW (1978)Effect on weight reduction of strong monetary contracts for calorie restriction for weight lossBehav Res TherAbs
Jeffery, RW (1993)Strengthening behavioral interventions for weight loss: a randomized trial of food provision and…J Consult Clin PyscholAbs
Kullgren, JT (2013)Individual- versus group-based financial incentives for weight loss: a randomized controlled trialAnn Intern MedFull
Mann, RA (1972)The use of contingency contracting to control obesity in adult subjectsJ Appl Behav AnalFull
Michie, S (2009)Effective techniques in healthy eating and physical activity interventions: a meta-regressionHealth PsycholAbs
Paloyo, AR (2013)The causal link between financial incentives and weight loss: an evidence-based survey of the lit…J Econ SurvAbs
Patel, MS (2016)Premium-based financial incentives did not promote weight loss in a 2013-2015 studyHealth AffairsFull
Purnell, JQ (2014)A systematic review of financial incentives for dietary behavior changeJ Acad Nutr DietFull
Reichert, AR (2012)Does money burn fat? Evidence from a randomized experimentIZAFull
Wall, J (2006)Effectiveness of monetary incentives in modifying dietary behavior: a review of randomized, contr…Nutr RevFull

Fitbit Accelerometer & Scale (RCT)

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Ross & Wing (2016)Impact of newer self-monitoring technology and brief phone-based intervention on weight loss: a r…ObesityFull

Flexible Dietary Control

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James, BL (2017)Early predictors of weight loss in a 1-year behavioural weight-loss programmeObes Sci PractFull
Karhunen, L (2012)Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight management than pre…J ObesFull
Meule, A (2011)Food cravings mediate the relationship between rigid, but not flexible control of eating behavior…AppetiteAbs
Morin, I (2018)Impact of experimentally induced cognitive dietary restraint on eating behavior traits, appetite…J ObesFull
Teixeira, PJ (2015)Successful behavior change in obesity interventions in adults: a systematic review of self-regula…BMC MedFull

Food Away from Home

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Fuglestad, PT (2012)Lifestyle patterns associated with diet, physical activity, body mass index and amount of recent…IJBNPAFull

Food Cravings (Obs)

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Meule, A (2011)Food cravings mediate the relationship between rigid, but not flexible control of eating behavior…AppetiteAbs
Smithson & Hill (2017)It is not how much you crave but what you do with it that counts: behavioural responses to food c…Eur J Clin NutrAbs

Food Cravings (RCT)

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Anguah, KOB (2019)Changes in food cravings and eating behavior after a dietary carbohydrate restriction interventio…NutrientsFull
Apolzan, JW (2017)Frequency of consuming foods predicts changes in cravings for those foods during weight loss: the…ObesityFull
Chao, AM (2019)Effects of addictive-like eating behaviors on weight loss with behavioral obesity treatmentJ Behav MedFull
Gilhooly, CH (2007)Food cravings and energy regulation: the characteristics of craved foods and their relationship w…Int J ObesFull
Harvey, J (1993)Effects on food cravings of a very low calorie diet or a balanced, low calorie dietAppetiteAbs
Kahathuduwa, CN (2017)Extended calorie restriction suppresses overall and specific food cravings: a systematic review a…Obes RevFull
Lappalainen, R (1990)Hunger/craving responses and reactivity to food stimuli during fasting and dietingInt J ObesAbs
Martin, CK (2006)Changes in food cravings during low-calorie and very-low-calorie dietsObesityFull
Meule, A (2020)The psychology of food cravings: the role of food deprivationCurr Nutr ReportsFull
Morin, I (2018)Impact of experimentally induced cognitive dietary restraint on eating behavior traits, appetite…J ObesFull
Sayer, RD (2018)Hunger, food cravings, and diet satisfaction are related to changes in body weight during a 6-mon…NutrientsFull
Watson, NA (2018)Reductions in food cravings are similar with low-fat weight loss diets differing in protein and c…Nutr ResAbs

Food Reward Sensitivity - Hedonic Hunger (RCT)

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O’Neil, PM (2012)Changes in weight control behaviors and hedonic hunger during a 12-week commercial weight loss pr…Eating BehavAbs
Oustric, P (2018)Changes in food reward during weight management interventions - a systematic reviewObes RevAbs
Ross, KM (2020)Food reward sensitivity, impulsivity, and weight change during and after a 3-month weight loss pr…PLOS ONEFull
Theim, KR (2013)Relations of hedonic hunger and behavioral change to weight loss among adults in a behavioral wei…Behav ModifAbs

Grocery List (Obs)

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Au, N (2013)The cost-effectiveness of shopping to a predetermined grocery list to reduce overweight and obesityNutr & DiabetesFull
Dubowitz, T (2015)Using a grocery list is associated with a healthier diet and lower BMI among very high-risk adultsJ Nutr Educ BehavFull

Grocery List (RCT)

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Beneke, WM (1988)Effects of a behavioral weight-loss program food purchases: instructions to shop with a listInt J ObesAbs
Wing, RR (1996)Food provision vs structured meal plans in the behavioral treatment of obesityInt J ObesAbs

Group versus Individual Therapy

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Archer, E (2012)An economic analysis of traditional and technology-based approaches to weight lossAm J Prev MedAbs
Befort, CA (2010)Group versus individual phone-based obesity treatment for rural womenEat BehavFull
Cresci, B (2007)Group versus individual cognitive-behavioral treatment for obesity: results after 36 monthsEat Weight DisordAbs
Kingsley & Wilson (1977)Behavior therapy for obesity: a comparative investigation of long-term efficacyJ Consult Clin PyscholAbs
Minniti, A (2007)Individual versus group therapy for obesity: comparison of dropout rate and treatment outcomeEat Weight DisordAbs
Renjilian, DA (2001)Individual versus group therapy for obesity: effects of matching participants to their treatment…J Consult Clin PyscholAbs
Waleekhachonloet, OA (2007)Group behavior therapy versus individual behavior therapy for healthy dieting and weight control…Obes Res Clin PractAbs

Habits

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Aarts & Dijksterhuis (2000)Habits as knowledge structures: automaticity in goal-directed behaviorJ Personality Social PsychAbs
Cleo, G (2019)Habit-based interventions for weight loss maintenance in adults with overweight and obesity: a ra…Int J ObesAbs
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Fritz, H (2017)Assessing the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of a behavioral-automaticit…Contemp Clin Trials CommunFull
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Hofmann, W (2008)Impulsive versus reflective influences on health behavior: a theoretical framework and empirical…Health Psych TodayAbs
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Rothman, AJ (2009)Reflective and automatic processes in the intitiation and maintenance of dietary changeAnn Behav MedAbs
Verplanken & Orbell (2003)Reflections on past behavior: A self-report index of habit strengthJ Appl Social PsychAbs

High Contact with Health Professional

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hall, SM (1975)Follow-up strategies in the treatment of overweightBehav Res TherAbs
Hanson, RW (1976)Use of programmed instruction in teaching self-management skills in overweight adultsBehav TherapyAbs
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Harvey-Berino, J (2002)Does using the Internet facilitate the maintenance of weight loss?Int J Obes Relat Metab DisordFull
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Jeffery & Wing (1979)Frequency of therapist contact in the treatment of obesityBehav TherAbs
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Holiday Weight Management

ReferenceTitleJournal
Baker & Kirschenbaum (1998)Weight control during the holidays: highly consistent self-monitoring as a potentially useful cop…Health PsycholAbs
Boutelle, KN (1999)How can obese weight controllers minimize weight gain during the high risk holiday season? By sel…Health PsycholAbs
Mason, F (2018)Effectiveness of a brief behavioural intervention to prevent weight gain over the Christmas holid…BMJFull

Home Grocery Delivery and Online Shopping (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Gorin, AA (2007)Home grocery delivery improves the household food environments of behavioral weight loss particip…IJBNPAFull
Racine, EF (2012)The influence of home-delivered dietary approaches to stop hypertension meals on body mass index,…J Acad Nutr DietAbs

Home Meal Preparation (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Carels, RA (2008)Taking control of your personal eating and exercise environment: a weight maintenance programEat BehavAbs
Kong, A (2012)Self-monitoring and eating-related behaviors are associated with 12-month weight loss in postmeno…J Acad Nutr DietFull
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Hunger after Weight Loss (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Beaulieu, K (2020)Matched weight loss through intermittent or continuous energy restriction does not lead to compen…J NutrFull

Hunger during Weight Loss (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Anguah, KOB (2019)Changes in food cravings and eating behavior after a dietary carbohydrate restriction interventio…NutrientsFull
Dalen, J (2010)Pilot study: mindful eating and living (MEAL): weight, eating behavior, and psychological outcome…Complement Ther MedAbs
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Hypoxic Conditioning (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Dunnwald, T (2019)Body composition and body weight changes at different altitude levels: a systematic review and me…Front PhysiolFull
Gao, H (2020)Effects of living high-training low and high on body composition and metabolic risk markers in ov…BioMed Res IntFull
Hobbins, L (2017)Normobaric hypoxic conditioning to maximize weight loss and ameliorate cardio-metabolic health in…AJP Regul Integr Comp PhysiolFull

Identity (Self-Identity)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Epiphaniou & Ogden (2010)Successful weight loss maintenance and a shift in identity: from restriction to a new liberated selfJ Health PsycholAbs
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull

Impulsivity (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Ross, KM (2020)Food reward sensitivity, impulsivity, and weight change during and after a 3-month weight loss pr…PLOS ONEFull

Insulin (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Cornier, MA (2005)Insulin sensitivity determines the effectiveness of dietary macronutrient composition on weight l…Obes ResFull
Pittas, AG (2005)A low-glycemic load diet facilitates greater weight loss in overweight adults with high insulin s…Diabetes CareFull
Pittas, AG (2006)Dietary composition and weight loss: can we individualize dietary prescriptions according to insu…Nutr RevFull
Gardner, CD (2016)Weight loss on low-fat vs low-carbohydrate diets by insulin resistance status among overweight ad…ObesityFull
Gardner, CD (2018)Effect of low-fat vs low-carbohydrate diet on 12-month weight loss in overweight adults and the a…JAMAFull
McClain, AD (2013)Adherence to a low-fat vs low-carbohydrate diet differs by insulin resistance statusDiabetes Obes MetabFull
McLaughlin, T (1999)Differences in insulin resistance do not predict weight loss in response to hypocaloric diets in…JCEMFull

Length of Treatment - Weight Loss Effectiveness

ReferenceTitleJournal
Ahern, AL (2017)Extended and standard duration weight-loss programme referrals for adults in primary care (WRAP):…LancetAbs
Dalle Grave, R (2005)Continuous care in the treatment of obesity: an observational multicentre studyJ Int MedFull
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Kent, L (2013)Long-term effectiveness of the community-based Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) lifesty…BMJ OpenFull
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Perri, MG (1989)Effect of length of treatment on weight lossJ Consult Clin PsycholAbs
Perri, MG (2008)Extended-care programs for weight management in rural communities: the Treatment of Obesity in Un…Arch Intern MedFull
Perri, MG (2014)Comparative effectiveness of three doses of weight-loss counseling: two-year findings from the Ru…ObesityFull
Rickel, KA (2011)Differential response of African-American and Caucasian women to extended-care programs for obesi…Ethn DisFull
Wing, RR (2006)A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight lossNEJMFull

Life Events (i.e. medical triggers, illness, milestones)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Gorin, AA (2004)Medical triggers are associated with better short- and long-term weight loss outcomesPrev MedAbs
Klem, ML (1997)A descriptive study of individuals successful at long-term maintenance of substantial weight lossAm J Clin NutrFull
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Low Contact with Health Professional

ReferenceTitleJournal
Appel, LJ (2011)Comparative effectiveness of weight-loss interventions in clinical practiceNEJMFull
Hanson, RW (1976)Use of programmed instruction in teaching self-management skills in overweight adultsBehav TherapyAbs
Harvey-Berino, J (2002)Does using the Internet facilitate the maintenance of weight loss?Int J Obes Relat Metab DisordFull
Jansson, SP (2013)Interventions for lifestyle changes to promote weight reduction, a randomized controlled trial in…BMC Res NotesFull
Sherwood, NE (2006)Mail and phone interventions for weight loss in a managed-care setting: weigh-to-be 2-year outcomesInt J ObesFull

Mail (Snail Mail)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Sherwood, NE (2006)Mail and phone interventions for weight loss in a managed-care setting: weigh-to-be 2-year outcomesInt J ObesFull

Marriage (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hadziabdic, MO (2015)Factors predictive of drop-out and weight loss success in weight management of obese patientsJ Hum Nutr DietAbs

Meal Planning (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Fuglestad, PT (2012)Lifestyle patterns associated with diet, physical activity, body mass index and amount of recent…IJBNPAFull

Meal Planning (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Asaad, G (2016)Effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention in patients with type 2 diabetes: the PANDA trialHealthcareFull
Cunningham, C (2006)Menu plans in a diabetes self-management weight loss programJ Nutr Educ BehavFull
Soria-Contreras, DC (2014)Feasibility and efficacy of menu planning combined with individual counselling to improve health…Can J DiabAbs
Wing, RR (1996)Food provision vs structured meal plans in the behavioral treatment of obesityInt J ObesAbs

Meal Regularity Irregularity

ReferenceTitleJournal
Fuglestad, PT (2012)Lifestyle patterns associated with diet, physical activity, body mass index and amount of recent…IJBNPAFull
Kong, A (2012)Self-monitoring and eating-related behaviors are associated with 12-month weight loss in postmeno…J Acad Nutr DietFull
Neve, MJ (2012)Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial…Public Health NutrFull
Pot, GK (2016)Meal irregularity and cardiometabolic consequences: results from observational and intervention s…Proc Nutr SocFull

Motivational Interviewing

ReferenceTitleJournal
Carels, RA (2007)Using motivational interviewing as a supplement to obesity treatment: a stepped-care approachHealth PsycholAbs
Hardcastle, SJ (2013)Effectiveness of a motivational interviewing intervention on weight loss, physical activity and c…IJBNPAFull
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Webber, KH (2010)The effect of a motivational intervention on weight loss is moderated by level of baseline contro…IJBNPAFull

Motivations for Dieting Wanting to Lose Weight

ReferenceTitleJournal
Buchanan & Sheffield (2017)Why do diets fail?: an exploration of dieters’ experiences using thematic analysisJ Health PsychAbs
LaRose, JG (2013)Differences in motivations and weight loss behaviors in young adults and older adults in the Nati…ObesityFull
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Natural Consequences Failure to Act

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull

Newsletter

ReferenceTitleJournal
Shapiro, J (2012)Text4Diet: a randomized controlled study using text messaging for weight loss behaviorsPrev MedAbs

Nutrition Knowledge (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Zhou, L (2017)The impact of changes in dietary knowledge on adult overweight and obesity in ChinaPLOS ONEFull

Nutrition Knowledge (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Klohe-Lehman, DM (2006)Nutrition knowledge is associated with greater weight loss in obese and overweight low-income mot…J Am Diet AssocAbs

Obesity Treatment - Need for Comprehensive Evidence Base

ReferenceTitleJournal
Lytle, LA (2018)Accumulating data to optimally predict obesity treatment (ADOPT) core measures: behavioral domainObesityFull
MacLean, PS (2018)The accumulating data to optimally predict obesity treatment (ADOPT) core measures project: ratio…ObesityFull
Saelens, BE (2018)Accumulating data to optimally predict obesity treatment (ADOPT) core measures: environmental domainObesityFull
Sutin, AR (2018)Accumulating data to optimally predict obesity treatment (ADOPT) core measures: psychosocial domainObesityFull
Rosenbaum, M (2018)Acccumulating data to optimally predict obesity treatment (ADOPT): recommendations from the biolo…ObesityFull

Peer-Based Health Coaching

ReferenceTitleJournal
Goldfinger, JZ (2008)Project HEAL: peer education leads to weight loss in HarlemJ Health Care Poor UnderservedFull
Leahey & Wing (2013)A randomized controlled pilot study testing three types of health coaches for obesity treatment:…ObesityFull

Plan Exercise

ReferenceTitleJournal
Fuglestad, PT (2012)Lifestyle patterns associated with diet, physical activity, body mass index and amount of recent…IJBNPAFull

Podcasts

ReferenceTitleJournal
Turner-McGrievy & Tate (2011)Tweets, apps, and pods: results of the 6-month mobile pounds off digitally (Mobile POD) randomize…J Med Internet ResFull

Portion Size as Weight Loss Mediator

ReferenceTitleJournal
Young, MD (2015)Behavioral mediators of weight loss in the SHED-IT community randomized controlled trial for over…Ann Behav MedFull

Positive Body Image

ReferenceTitleJournal
Teixeira, PJ (2015)Successful behavior change in obesity interventions in adults: a systematic review of self-regula…BMC MedFull

Primary Care - Educating the Practitioners (Physicians) - 5As

ReferenceTitleJournal
Asselin, J (2016)Challenges in interdisciplinar weight management in primary care: lessons learned from the 5As te…Clin ObesFull
Lau, DCW (2007)2006 Canadian clinical practice guidelines on the management and prevention of obesity in adults…Can Med Assoc JFull
Ogunleye, AA (2015)The 5As team intervention: bridging the knowledge gap in obesity management among primary care pr…BMC Res NotesFull
Osunlana, AM (2015)5As team obesity intervention in primary care: development and evaluation of shared decision-maki…Clin ObesFull
Plourde & Prud’homme (2012)Managing obesity in adults in primary careCan Med Assoc JFull

Problem Foods (Managing)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Roe & Rolls (2020)Which strategies to manage problem foods were related to weight loss in a randomized clinical trialAppetiteAbs

Problem Solving

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Perri, MG (2001)Relapse prevention training and problem-solving therapy in the long-term management of obesityJ Consult Clin PyscholAbs

Promoting Modest Weight Loss (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Foster, GD (2004)Promoting more modest weight losses: a pilot studyObes ResFull

Protein Spread & Protein Change Theories (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Bosse & Dixon (2012)Dietary protein in weight management: a review proposing protein spread and change theoriesNutr MetabFull
Bray, GA (2017)Markers of dietary protein intake are associated with successful weight loss in the POUNDS lost t…Clin ObesFull

Psychosocial Variables & Weight Change

ReferenceTitleJournal
Teixeira, PJ (2010)Mediators of weight loss and weight loss maintenance in middle-aged womenObesityFull
Westenhoefer, J (2004)Behavioural correlates of successful weight reduction over 3 y. Results from the Lean Habits StudyInt J ObesFull

Reasons Given for Weight Loss Failure

ReferenceTitleJournal
Thomas, SL (2008)“They all work…when you stick to them”: A qualitative investigation of dieting, weight loss, and…Nutr JFull

Reasons Perceptions for being Obese

ReferenceTitleJournal
Ahern, AL (2013)Participants’ explanatory model of being overweight and their experiences of 2 weight loss interv…Ann Fam MedFull

Reinforcement Pathology (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Ross, KM (2020)Food reward sensitivity, impulsivity, and weight change during and after a 3-month weight loss pr…PLOS ONEFull

Relapse Prevention

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Jeffrey, RW (1984)Correlates of weight loss and its maintenance over two years of follow-up among middle-aged menPrev MedAbs
Perri, MG (2001)Relapse prevention training and problem-solving therapy in the long-term management of obesityJ Consult Clin PyscholAbs
Phelan, S (2003)Recovery from relapse among successful weight maintainersAm J Clin NutrFull

Repetition & Substitution

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull

Reward & Threat

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull

Rigid Dietary Control - Eliminating Forbidden Foods

ReferenceTitleJournal
Meule, A (2011)Food cravings mediate the relationship between rigid, but not flexible control of eating behavior…AppetiteAbs
Morin, I (2018)Impact of experimentally induced cognitive dietary restraint on eating behavior traits, appetite…J ObesFull

Satiety Quotient (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Drapeau, V (2007)Appetite sensations and satiety quotient: Predictors of energy intake and weight lossAppetiteAbs
Green, S (1997)A satiety quotient: a formulation to assess the satiating effect of foodAppetiteAbs

Satiety Quotient (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Arguin, H (2017)Impact of a non-restrictive satiating diet on anthropometrics, satiety responsiveness and eating…Br J NutrFull
Beaulieu, K (2020)Matched weight loss through intermittent or continuous energy restriction does not lead to compen…J NutrFull
Buckland, NJ (2019)Women with a low-satiety phenotype show impaired appetite control and greater resistance to weigh…Br J NutrFull
Drapeau, V (2019)Effect of energy restriction on eating behavior traits and psychobehavioral factors in the low sa…NutrientsFull
Sanchez, M (2017)Effects of a diet-based weight-reducing program with probiotic supplementation on satiety efficie…NutrientsFull

Self Efficacy

ReferenceTitleJournal
Annesi, JJ (2011)Self-regulatory skills usage strengthens the relations of self efficacy for improved eating, exer…Behav MedAbs
Jeffrey, RW (1984)Correlates of weight loss and its maintenance over two years of follow-up among middle-aged menPrev MedAbs
Karl, JP (2014)Effect of glycemic load on eating behavior self-efficacy during weight lossAppetiteAbs
Linde, JA (2006)The impact of self-efficacy on behavior change and weight change among overweight participants in…Health PsychAbs
Sniehotta, FF (2005)Bridging the intention-behavior gap: planning, self-efficacy, and action control in the adoption…Psychol HealthAbs
Teixeira, PJ (2010)Mediators of weight loss and weight loss maintenance in middle-aged womenObesityFull
Teixeira, PJ (2015)Successful behavior change in obesity interventions in adults: a systematic review of self-regula…BMC MedFull
Warziski, MT (2007)Changes in self-efficacy and dietary adherence: the impact on weight loss in the PREFER studyJ Behav MedAbs
Wingo, BC (2013)Self-efficacy as a predictor of weight change and behavior change in the PREMIER TrialJ Nutr Educ BehavFull

Self-Monitoring

ReferenceTitleJournal
Annesi, JJ (2011)Self-regulatory skills usage strengthens the relations of self efficacy for improved eating, exer…Behav MedAbs
Brown, A (2015)Description and preliminary results from a structured specialist behavioural weight management gr…BMJ OpenFull
Burke, LE (2011)Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literatureJ Am Diet AssocFull
Carels, RA (2008)Can following the caloric restriction recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans h…Eating BehavAbs
Carson, T (2013)Examining social influence on participation and outcomes among a network of behavioral weight-los…J ObesFull
Fitzpatrick, SL (2014)Examining behavioral processes through which lifestyle interventions promote weight loss: results…ObesityFull
Kong, A (2012)Self-monitoring and eating-related behaviors are associated with 12-month weight loss in postmeno…J Acad Nutr DietFull
Michie, S (2009)Effective techniques in healthy eating and physical activity interventions: a meta-regressionHealth PsycholAbs
Nicklas, BJ (2014)Self-monitoring of spontaneous physical activity and sedentary behavior to prevent weight regain…ObesityFull
Ross & Wing (2016)Impact of newer self-monitoring technology and brief phone-based intervention on weight loss: a r…ObesityFull
Spring, B (2013)Integrating technology into standard weight loss treatment. A randomized controlled trialJAMA Intern MedFull
Steinberg, DM (2013)The efficacy of a daily self-weighing weight loss intervention using smart scales and emailObesityFull
Teixeira, PJ (2015)Successful behavior change in obesity interventions in adults: a systematic review of self-regula…BMC MedFull
Thomas, JG (2019)Comparison of smartphone-based behavioral obesity treatment to gold standard group treatment and…ObesityFull
Wharton, C (2014)Dietary self-monitoring, but not dietary quality, improves with use of smartphone app technology…J Nutr Educ BehavAbs

Self-Regulation

ReferenceTitleJournal
Silva, MN (2010)Using self-determination theory to promote physical activity and weight control: a randomized con…J Behav MedAbs

Self-Weighing - Daily and Adjusting Accordingly

ReferenceTitleJournal
Martin, CK (2015)Efficacy of SmartLoss, a smartphone-based weight loss intervention: results from a randomized con…ObesityFull
Steinberg, DM (2013)The efficacy of a daily self-weighing weight loss intervention using smart scales and emailObesityFull

Self-Weighing

ReferenceTitleJournal
Butryn, ML (2007)Consistent self-monitoring of weight: a key component of successful weight loss maintenanceObesityFull
Casazza, K (2014)Weighing the evidence of common beliefs in obesity researchCrit Rev Food Sci NutrFull
Fuglestad, PT (2012)Lifestyle patterns associated with diet, physical activity, body mass index and amount of recent…IJBNPAFull
Madigan, CD (2013)Regular self-weighing to promote weight maintenance after intentional weight loss: a quasi-random…J Public HealthFull
Madigan, CD (2015)Is self-weighing an effective tool for weight loss: a systematic literature review and meta-analysisIJBNPAFull
Martin, CK (2015)Efficacy of SmartLoss, a smartphone-based weight loss intervention: results from a randomized con…ObesityFull
Neve, MJ (2012)Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial…Public Health NutrFull
Steinberg, DM (2013)The efficacy of a daily self-weighing weight loss intervention using smart scales and emailObesityFull
Thomas, JG (2017)Weight loss and frequency of body-weight self-monitoring in an online commercial weight managemen…Obes Sci PractFull
Thomas, JG (2019)Comparison of smartphone-based behavioral obesity treatment to gold standard group treatment and…ObesityFull
VanWormer, J (2008)The impact of regular self-weighing on weight management: a systematic literature reviewIJBNPAFull
VanWormer, J (2009)Self-weighing promotes weight loss for obese adultsAm J Prev MedFull
Welsh, EM (2009)Is frequent self-weighing associated with poorer body satisfaction? Findings from a phone-based w…J Nutr Educ BehavFull
Wing, RR (2006)A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight lossNEJMFull
Zheng, Y (2015)Self-weighing in weight management: a systematic literature reviewObesityFull

Shaping Knowledge

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull

Snacks (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Forslund, HB (2008)Should snacks be recommended in obesity treatment? A 1-year randomized clinical trialEur J Clin NutrFull
Nickols-Richardson, SM (2014)Changes in body weight, blood pressure and selected metabolic biomarkers with an energy-restricte…Nutr Res PracFull
Piehowski, KE (2011)A reduced-calorie dietary pattern including a daily sweet snack promotes body weight reduction an…J Am Diet AssocFull
Rolls, BJ (2005)Provision of foods differing in energy density affects long-term weight lossObes ResFull
Waller, SM (2004)Evening ready-to-eat cereal consumption contributes to weight managementJ Am Coll NutrAbs

Social Support

ReferenceTitleJournal
Carson, T (2013)Examining social influence on participation and outcomes among a network of behavioral weight-los…J ObesFull
Fuentes, NS (2019)Social network influences and the adoption of obesity-related behaviours in adults: a critical in…BMC Public HealthFull
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Jeffrey, RW (1984)Correlates of weight loss and its maintenance over two years of follow-up among middle-aged menPrev MedAbs
Kingsley & Wilson (1977)Behavior therapy for obesity: a comparative investigation of long-term efficacyJ Consult Clin PyscholAbs
Leahey, TM (2015)Social networks and social norms are associated with obesity treatment outcomesObesityFull
Lemstra & Rogers (2015)The importance of community consultation and social support in adhering to an obesity reduction p…Patient Pref AdherenceFull
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Verheijden, MW (2005)Role of social support in lifestyle-focused weight management interventionsEJCNFull
Wing & Jeffery (1999)Benefits of recruiting participants with friends and increasing social support for weight loss an…J Consulting Clin PsychAbs
Winston, GJ (2015)Social network characteristics associated with weight loss among black and hispanic adultsObesityFull

Stress Management

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Michie, S (2009)Effective techniques in healthy eating and physical activity interventions: a meta-regressionHealth PsycholAbs

Takeaway Food as Weight Loss Mediator

ReferenceTitleJournal
Young, MD (2015)Behavioral mediators of weight loss in the SHED-IT community randomized controlled trial for over…Ann Behav MedFull

Telephone Calls

ReferenceTitleJournal
Appel, LJ (2011)Comparative effectiveness of weight-loss interventions in clinical practiceNEJMFull
Befort, CA (2012)Outcomes of a weight loss intervention among rural breast cancer survivorsBreast Cancer Res TreatFull
Befort, CA (2010)Group versus individual phone-based obesity treatment for rural womenEat BehavFull
Donnelly, JE (2010)Comparison of a phone vs clinic approach to achieve 10% weight lossInt J ObesFull
Frisch, S (2009)A randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of carbohydrate-reduced or fat-reduced diets in pat…Cardiovasc DiabetolFull
Godino, JG (2019)Text messaging and brief phone calls for weight loss in overweight and obese English- and Spanish…PLOS MEDFull
Harrigan, M (2016)Randomized trial comparing telephone versus in-person weight loss counseling on body composition…J Clin OncolFull
Hersey, JC (2012)The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a community weight management intervention: a randomized c…Prev MedFull
Huber, JM (2015)Telecoaching plus a portion control plate for weight care management: a randomized trialTrialsFull
King, AC (2013)Behavioral impacts of sequentially versus simultaneously delivered dietary plus physical activity…Ann Behav MedFull
Lewis, E (2019)Adding telephone and text support to an obesity management program improves behavioral adherence…Int J Behav MedAbs
Radcliff, TA (2012)Comparing costs of telephone vs face-to-face extended-dare programs for the management of obesity…J Acad Nutr DietFull
Sherwood, NE (2006)Mail and phone interventions for weight loss in a managed-care setting: weigh-to-be 2-year outcomesInt J ObesFull
Smith, BK (2009)Comparison of two self-directed weight loss interventions: limited weekly support vs. no outside…Obes Res Clin PractAbs
Welsh, EM (2009)Is frequent self-weighing associated with poorer body satisfaction? Findings from a phone-based w…J Nutr Educ BehavFull

Television Viewing Reduction (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Otten, JJ (2009)Effects of television viewing reduction on energy intake and expenditure in overweight and obese…Arch Intern MedFull
Raynor, HA (2013)Reducing TV watching during adult obesity treatment: two pilot randomized controlled trialsBehav TherAbs

Text Messaging (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Bouhaidar, CM (2013)Text messaging as adjunct to community-based weight management programComput Inform NursFull
Godino, JG (2019)Text messaging and brief phone calls for weight loss in overweight and obese English- and Spanish…PLOS MEDFull
Haapala, I (2009)Weight loss by mobile phone: a 1-year effectiveness studyPublic Health NutrFull
Lewis, E (2019)Adding telephone and text support to an obesity management program improves behavioral adherence…Int J Behav MedAbs
Lin, P-H (2014)A text messaging-assisted randomized lifestyle weight loss clinical trial among overweight adults…ObesityFull
Napolitano, MA (2013)Using Facebook and text messaging to deliver a weight loss program to college studentsObesityFull
Newton, RL (2018)A church-based weight loss intervention in African American adults using text messages (LEAN Stud…J Med Internet ResFull
Norman, GJ (2013)Fruit and vegetable intake and eating behaviors mediate the effect of a randomized text-message b…Prev MedFull
Patrick, K (2009)A text message-based intervention for weight loss: randomized controlled trialJ Med Internet ResFull
Shapiro, JR (2012)Text4Diet: A randomized controlled study using text messaging for weight loss behaviorsPrev MedAbs
Steinberg, DM (2013)Daily text messaging for weight control among racial and ethnic minority women: randomized contro…J Med Internet ResFull
Stephens, JD (2017)Smartphone technology and text messaging for weight loss in young adults: a randomized controlled…J Cardiovasc NursFull
Tang, J (2014)Self-directed interventions to promote weight loss: a systematic review of reviewsJ Med Internet ResFull
Wang, Y (2017)A systematic review of application and effectiveness of mHealth interventions for obesity and dia…Adv NutrFull

Time Management

ReferenceTitleJournal
Hartman-Boyce, J (2014)Effect of behavioural techniques and delivery mode on effectivenss of weight management: systemat…Obes RevFull
Michie, S (2009)Effective techniques in healthy eating and physical activity interventions: a meta-regressionHealth PsycholAbs

Timing of Food Intake (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Garaulet, M (2013)Timing of food intake predicts weight loss effectivenessInt J ObesFull
Jakubowicz, D (2013)High caloric intake at breakfast vs dinner differentially influences weight loss of overweight an…ObesityFull

Twitter

ReferenceTitleJournal
Turner-McGrievy & Tate (2011)Tweets, apps, and pods: results of the 6-month mobile pounds off digitally (Mobile POD) randomize…J Med Internet ResFull
Turner-McGrievy & Tate (2013)Weight loss social support in 140 characters or less: use of an online social network in a remote…Transl Behav MedFull

Weight Loss Goals and Expectations

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Weight Loss Programs in Individuals with Depression (RCT)

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Ludman, E (2009)Does depression reduce the effectiveness of behavioral weight loss treatment?Behav MedAbs
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