Weight Maintenance

270 papers on weight maintenance

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Activity Trackers (RCT)

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Jakicic, JM (2016) [Full] Effect of a wearable technology combined with a lifestyle intervention on long-t… JAMA

Alcohol (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Artificial Sweeteners (Obs)

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Phelan, S (2009) [Full] Use of artificial sweeteners and fat-modified foods in weight loss maintainers a… Int J Obes

Autonomous Motivation (Obs)

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Williams, GC (1996) [Abs] Motivational predictors of weight loss and weight-loss maintenance J Personal Soc Psychol
Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
West, DS (2011) [Full] A motivation-focused weight loss maintenance program is an effective alternative… Int J Obes

Bariatric Surgery vs Non-Surgical Methods of Weight Loss

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Klem, ML (2000) [Full] A case-control study of successful maintenance of a substantial weight loss: ind… Int J Obes
Chaston, TB (2007) [Full] Changes in fat-free mass during significant weight loss: a systematic review Int J Obes
Bond, DS (2009) [Full] Weight-loss maintenance in successful weight losers: surgical vs non-surgical me… Int J Obes
Martins, C (2010) [Abs] Bariatric surgery versus lifestyle interventions for morbid obesity - changes in… Obes Surg
Gloy, VL (2013) [Full] Bariatric surgery versus non-surgical treatment for obesity: a systematic review… BMJ

Barriers to Weight Loss Maintenance (Obs)

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Andajani-Sutjahjo, S (2004) [Full] Perceived personal, social and environmental barriers to weight maintenance amon… INBNPA
Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA
Metzgar, CJ (2015) [Full] Facilitators and barriers to weight loss and weight loss maintenance: a qualitat… J Hum Nutr Dietet

Behaviors & Associations with Weight Maintenance

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Klem, ML (1997) [Full] A descriptive study of individuals successful at long-term maintenance of substa… AJCN
Anderson, JW (1999) [Abs] Long-term weight maintenance after an intensive weight-loss program Am J Coll Nutr
McGuire, MT (1999) [Full] The behavioral characteristics of individuals who lose weight unintentionally Obes Res
Crawford, D (2000) [Full] Can anyone successfully control their weight? Findings of a three year community… Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord
Ogden, J (2000) [Full] The correlates of long-term weight loss: a group comparison study of obesity Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord
Anderson, JW (2001) [Full] Long-term weight-loss maintenance: a meta-analysis of US studies Am J Clin Nutr
Wing & Hill (2001) [Abs] Successful weight loss maintenance Annu Rev Nutr
Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Vogels, N (2005) [Full] Predictors of long-term weight maintenance Obes Res
Wing & Phelan (2005) [Full] Long-term weight loss maintenance AJCN
Cleanthous, X (2007) [Abs] Weight loss maintenance in women 3 years after following a 12-week structured we… Obesity Res Clin Pract
Carels, RA (2008) [Abs] Taking control of your personal eating and exercise environment: a weight mainte… Eat Behav
de Zwaan, M (2008) [Full] Weight loss maintenance in a population-based sample of German adults Obesity
Barte, JC (2010) [Abs] Maintenance of weight loss after lifestyle interventions for overweight and obes… Obes Rev
Kraschnewski, JL (2010) [Full] Long-term weight loss maintenance in the United States Int J Obes
Teixeira, PJ (2010) [Full] Mediators of weight loss and weight loss maintenance in middle-aged women Obesity
Karhunen, L (2012) [Full] Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight ma… J Obes
Dombrowski, SU (2014) [Full] Long-term maintenance of weight loss with non-surgical interventions in obese ad… BMJ
Soleymani, T (2015) [Full] Weight maintenance: challenges, tools and strategies for primary care physicians Obesity Reviews
Hall & Kahan (2018) [Full] Maintenance of lost weight and long-term management of obesity Med Clin North Am

Breakfast Consumption (Obs)

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Wyatt, HR (2002) [Full] Long-term weight loss and breakfast in subjects in the National Weight Control R… Obes Res
Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Barnes & Kimbro (2012) [Full] Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss m… J Gen Intern Med
Brikou, D (2016) [Full] Breakfast consumption and weight-loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight st… Br J Nutr
Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med

Caffeine (Obs)

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Icken, D (2016) [Full] Caffeine intake is related to successful weight loss maintenance Eur J Clin Nutr

Caffeine (RCT)

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Westerterp-Plantenga, MS (2005) [Full] Body weight loss and weight maintenance in relation to habitual caffeine intake … Obesity
Hursel, R (2009) [Full] The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis Int J Obes

Capacity to Handle Cravings (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Phelan, S (2020) [Full] Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in … Obesity

Carbohydrate (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr
Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med

Characteristics of Weight Loss Maintainers into Subgroups

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Ogden, LG (2012) [Full] Cluster analysis of the National Weight Control Registry to identify distinct su… Obesity

Comfort Eating

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Christensen, BJ (2017) [Full] Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesity Obes Facts

Comprehensive Review of Weight Maintenance

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Hall & Kahan (2018) [Full] Maintenance of lost weight and long-term management of obesity Med Clin North Am

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (RCT)

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Kamphuis, MM (2003) [Full] Effect of conjugated linoleic acid supplementation after weight loss on appetite… Eur J Clin Nutr
Larsen, TM (2006) [Full] Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation for 1 y does not prevent weight or body… Am J Clin Nutr

Cooking Course (RCT)

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Sorensen, LB (2011) [Abs] Weight maintenance through behaviour modification: with a cooking course or neur… Can J Dietetic Prac Res

Coping Capacity (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Phelan, S (2020) [Full] Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in … Obesity

Counting Calories (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA

Depressive Symptoms (Obs)

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Wing, RR (2008) [Full] Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factor… J Consult Clin Psychol

Diabetes Prevention Program (RCT)

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Ing, CT (2018) [Full] Comparing weight loss-maintenance outcomes of a worksite-based lifestyle program… Health Educ Behav

Diet Soda Beverages (RCT)

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Madjd, A (2018) [Abs] Effects of replacing diet beverages with water on weight loss and weight mainten… Int J Obes

Diet vs Diet and Exercise (RCT)

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Curioni & Lourenco (2005) [Full] Long-term weight loss after diet and exercise: A systematic review Int J Obes
Wu, T (2009) [Full] Long-term effectiveness of diet-plus-exercise interventions vs. diet-only interv… Obes Rev
Washburn, RA (2014) [Full] Does the method of weight loss effect long-term changes in weight, body composit… PLoS ONE

Dietary Restraint (Obs)

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Neve, MJ (2012) [Full] Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment… Public Health Nutr
Thomas, JG (2014) [Abs] Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control Registry Am J Prev Med
Neumann, M (2018) [Abs] Features and trajectories of eating behavior in weight-loss maintenance: results… Obesity

Dietary Supplements (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA

Disinhibition - After Weight Loss - during Weight Maintenance (Obs)

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Bryant, EJ (2007) [Abs] Disinhibition: its effects on appetite and weight regulation Obes Rev
Niemeier, HM (2007) [Full] Internal disinhibition predicts weight regain following weight loss and weight l… Obesity
Wing, RR (2008) [Full] Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factor… J Consult Clin Psychol
Thomas, JG (2014) [Abs] Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control Registry Am J Prev Med
JaKa, MM (2015) [Full] Mediation of weight loss and weight loss maintenance through dietary disinhibiti… J Obes Weight Loss Ther

Does Weight Loss Maintenance Get Easier over Time (Obs)

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Klem, ML (1997) [Full] A descriptive study of individuals successful at long-term maintenance of substa… Am J Clin Nutr
Klem, ML (1999) [Full] Does weight loss maintenance become easier over time? Obes Res
Karhunen, L (2012) [Full] Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight ma… J Obes

Does the Method used to Lose Weight Affect Weight Loss Maintenance (Obs)

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McGuire, MT (1998) [Full] Long-term maintenance of weight loss: do people who lose weight through various … Int J Obes

Eating Frequency (Obs)

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Bachman, JL (2011) [Full] Eating frequency is higher in weight loss maintainers and normal-weight individu… J Am Diet Assoc

Eating Rate (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Emotional Eating (Obs)

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Neve, MJ (2012) [Full] Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment… Public Health Nutr
Neumann, M (2018) [Abs] Features and trajectories of eating behavior in weight-loss maintenance: results… Obesity

Energy Density (Obs)

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Raynor, HA (2011) [Full] Dietary energy density and successful weight loss maintenance Eating Behav

Energy Intake (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Extended Care (RCT)

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Perri, MG (1986) [Abs] Enhancing the efficacy of behavior therapy for obesity: effects of aerobic exerc… J Consult Clin Pyschol
Perri, MG (1988) [Abs] Effects of four maintenance programs on the long-term management of obesity J Consulting Clin Psych
Middleton, KM (2012) [Abs] The impact of extended care on the long-term maintenance of weight loss: A syste… Obes Rev

External Eating (Obs)

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Neumann, M (2018) [Abs] Features and trajectories of eating behavior in weight-loss maintenance: results… Obesity

Fast Food (Obs)

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Barnes & Kimbro (2012) [Full] Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss m… J Gen Intern Med

Fat Intake (Obs)

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Wing & Hill (2001) [Abs] Successful weight loss maintenance Annu Rev Nutr
Phelan, S (2006) [Full] Are the eating and exercise habits of successful weight losers changing? Obesity
Phelan, S (2009) [Full] Use of artificial sweeteners and fat-modified foods in weight loss maintainers a… Int J Obes
Barnes & Kimbro (2012) [Full] Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss m… J Gen Intern Med
Thomas, JG (2014) [Abs] Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control Registry Am J Prev Med
Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Fiber (RCT)

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Hansen, TT (2019) [Full] Is reduction in appetite beneficial for body weight management in the context of… J Nutr Sci
Andersen, SV (2020) [Abs] No effects on appetite or body weight in weight-reduced individuals of foods con… Obes Med

Financial Incentives (RCT)

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Kramer, FM (1986) [Abs] Maintenance of successful weight loss over 1 year: Effects of financial contract… Behavior Therapy
Leahey, TM (2016) [Full] A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approac… Prev Med

Flexible Control over Eating (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Karhunen, L (2012) [Full] Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight ma… J Obes

Food Groups - Variety (Obs)

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Raynor, HA (2006) [Full] Amount of food group variety consumed in the diet and long-term weight loss main… Obesity Res

Food Provision (RCT)

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Wing, RR (1996) [Full] Effect of frequent phone contacts and optional food provision on maintenance of … Ann Behav Med

Food Reward (Obs)

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Christensen, BJ (2017) [Full] Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesity Obes Facts

Fruit Intake (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Goal Setting (Obs)

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Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med

Green Tea (RCT)

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Westerterp-Plantenga, MS (2005) [Full] Body weight loss and weight maintenance in relation to habitual caffeine intake … Obesity
Hursel, R (2009) [Full] The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis Int J Obes
Jurgens, TM (2012) [Abs] Green tea for weight loss and weight maintenance in overweight or obese adults (… Cochrane Data

Healthy Foods at Home (Obs)

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Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med

Healthy Habit Strength (Obs)

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Christensen, BJ (2017) [Full] Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesity Obes Facts
Phelan, S (2020) [Full] Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in … Obesity

High Glycemic (RCT)

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Larsen, TM (2010) [Full] Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss mainte… NEJM
Ebbeling, CB (2012) [Full] Effects of dietary composition on energy expenditure during weight-loss maintena… JAMA

High Protein (Obs)

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Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med

High Protein (RCT)

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Lejeune, MP (2005) [Full] Additional protein intake limits weight regain after weight loss in humans Br J Nutr
Claessens, M (2009) [Full] The effect of a low-fat, high-protein or high-carbohydrate ad libitum diet on we… Int J Obes
Larsen, TM (2010) [Full] Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss mainte… NEJM
Soenen & Westerterp-P (2010) [Abs] Changes in body fat percentage during body weight stable conditions of increased… Physiol Behav
Andersen, SV (2020) [Abs] No effects on appetite or body weight in weight-reduced individuals of foods con… Obes Med

High Satiety (Obs)

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Karhunen, L (2012) [Full] Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight ma… J Obes

High Satiety (RCT)

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Karhunen, L (2012) [Full] Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight ma… J Obes
Andersen, SV (2020) [Abs] No effects on appetite or body weight in weight-reduced individuals of foods con… Obes Med

High Unsaturated Fat (RCT)

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Dale, KS (2009) [Full] Determining optimal approaches for weight maintenance: a randomized controlled t… CMAJ
Sloth, B (2009) [Full] The effect of a high-MUFA, low-glycemic index diet and a low-fat diet on appetit… Br J Nutr

Holiday Eating (Obs)

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Phelan, S (2008) [Full] Holiday weight management by successful weight losers and normal weight individu… J Consult Clin Pysch
Jorge, R (2019) [Full] Does diet strictness level during weekends and holiday periods influence 1-year … Nutr J

Hunger - After Weight Loss - Long-Term

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Wing, RR (2008) [Full] Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factor… J Consult Clin Psychol
Polidori, D (2016) [Full] How strongly does appetite counter weight loss? Quantification of the feedback c… Obesity
Nymo, S (2018) [Full] Investigation of the long-term sustainability of changes in appetite after weigh… Int J Obes

Insulin (Obs)

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Yost, TJ (1995) [Full] Weight regain following sustained weight reduction is predicted by relative insu… Obes Res

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

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Klem, ML (1997) [Full] A descriptive study of individuals successful at long-term maintenance of substa… Am J Clin Nutr
Gavin, KL (2019) [Full] Life events, physical activity, and weight loss maintenance: decomposing mediati… J Phys Act Health

Low Carbohydrate (Obs)

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Phelan, S (2006) [Full] Are the eating and exercise habits of successful weight losers changing? Obesity
Phelan, S (2007) [Full] Three-year weight change in successful weight losers who lost weight on a low-ca… Obesity

Low Carbohydrate (RCT)

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Ebbeling, CB (2012) [Full] Effects of dietary composition on energy expenditure during weight-loss maintena… JAMA

Low Fat (Obs)

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Shick, SM (1998) [Abs] Persons successful at long-term weight loss and maintenance continue to consume … Am Diet Assoc
McGuire, MT (1999) [Full] Behavioral strategies of individuals who have maintained long-term weight losses Obes Res
Leser, MS (2002) [Abs] A low-fat intake and greater activity level are associated with lower weight reg… J Am Diet Assoc
Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Phelan, S (2006) [Full] Are the eating and exercise habits of successful weight losers changing? Obesity

Low Fat (RCT)

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Claessens, M (2009) [Full] The effect of a low-fat, high-protein or high-carbohydrate ad libitum diet on we… Int J Obes
Dale, KS (2009) [Full] Determining optimal approaches for weight maintenance: a randomized controlled t… CMAJ
Sloth, B (2009) [Full] The effect of a high-MUFA, low-glycemic index diet and a low-fat diet on appetit… Br J Nutr
Ebbeling, CB (2012) [Full] Effects of dietary composition on energy expenditure during weight-loss maintena… JAMA

Low Fat Dairy (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Low Glycemic (RCT)

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Sloth, B (2009) [Full] The effect of a high-MUFA, low-glycemic index diet and a low-fat diet on appetit… Br J Nutr
Larsen, TM (2010) [Full] Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss mainte… NEJM
Ebbeling, CB (2012) [Full] Effects of dietary composition on energy expenditure during weight-loss maintena… JAMA

Low Protein (RCT)

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Larsen, TM (2010) [Full] Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss mainte… NEJM

Mail (Snail Mail) Support during Weight Maintenance (RCT)

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Sherwood, NE (2013) [Full] Enhancing long-term weight loss maintenance: 2 year results from the Keep It Off… Prev Med

Male Only Weight Loss Programs (RCT)

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Young, MD (2012) [Abs] Effectiveness of male-only weight loss and weight loss maintenance interventions… Obes Rev

Meal Frequency (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Bachman, JL (2011) [Full] Eating frequency is higher in weight loss maintainers and normal-weight individu… J Am Diet Assoc
Feller, S (2015) [Full] What distinguishes weight loss maintainers of the German weight control registry… Obesity

Meal Pattern Consistency (Obs)

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Christensen, BJ (2017) [Full] Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesity Obes Facts

Meal Planning (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA

Meal Regularity Rhythm (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Neve, MJ (2012) [Full] Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment… Public Health Nutr
Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Meal Replacement (RCT)

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Vazquez, C (2009) [Full] Meal replacement with a low-calorie diet formula in weight loss maintenance afte… Eur J Clin Nutr
Davis, LM (2010) [Full] Efficacy of a meal replacement diet plan compared to a food-based diet plan afte… Nutr J

Nuts (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Olibra (fat emulsion) (RCT)

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Diepvens, K (2007) [Full] Long-term effects of consumption of a novel fat emulsion in relation to body-wei… Int J Obes

Optifast (RCT)

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Vazquez, C (2009) [Full] Meal replacement with a low-calorie diet formula in weight loss maintenance afte… Eur J Clin Nutr

Personal Coaching (RCT)

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Svetkey, LP (2008) [Full] Comparison of strategies for sustaining weight loss. The weight loss maintenance… JAMA

Physical Activity (Obs)

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McGuire, MT (1999) [Full] Behavioral strategies of individuals who have maintained long-term weight losses Obes Res
Wing & Hill (2001) [Abs] Successful weight loss maintenance Annu Rev Nutr
Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA
Phelan, S (2007) [Full] Empirical evaluation of physical activity recommendations for weight control in … MSSE
Catenacci, VA (2008) [Full] Physical activity patterns in the National Weight Control Registry Obesity
Wing, RR (2008) [Full] Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factor… J Consult Clin Psychol
Phelan, S (2010) [Full] Prevalence and predictors of weight-loss maintenance in a biracial cohort: resul… Am J Prevent Med
Unick, JL (2010) [Full] Contribution of behavior intervention components to 24-month weight loss Med Sci Sports Exerc
Catenacci, VA (2011) [Full] Physical activity patterns using accelerometry in the National Weight Control Re… Obes Rev
Barnes & Kimbro (2012) [Full] Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss m… J Gen Intern Med
Thomas, JG (2014) [Abs] Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control Registry Am J Prev Med
Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr
Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med
Phelan, S (2020) [Full] Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in … Obesity

Physical Activity (RCT)

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Perri, MG (1988) [Abs] Effects of four maintenance programs on the long-term management of obesity J Consult Clin Psychol
Leermakers, EA (1999) [Abs] Effects of exercise-focused versus weight-focused maintenance programs on the ma… Addict Behav
Fogelholm, M (2000) [Full] Effects of walking training on weight maintenance after a very-low-energy diet i… Arch Intern Med

Physical Activity Dose for Weight Maintenance (Obs)

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Ogden, LG (2014) [Full] Dietary habits and weight maintenance success in high versus low exercisers in t… J Phys Act Health

Portion Size (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA
Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med

Primary Care Lead (RCT)

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Dale, KS (2009) [Full] Determining optimal approaches for weight maintenance: a randomized controlled t… CMAJ

Pro vs Peer Coaching (RCT)

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Leahey, TM (2016) [Full] A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approac… Prev Med

Probiotics (RCT)

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Sanchez, M (2017) [Full] Effects of a diet-based weight-reducing program with probiotic supplementation o… Nutrients

Protein (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr
Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med

Qualitative Narratives of Successful Weight Losers (Obs)

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Keller & Siegrist (2015) [Abs] The weight management strategies inventory (WMSI). Development of a new measurem… Appetite
Natvik, E (2018) [Full] Living a successful weight loss after severe obesity Int J Qual Stud Health
Natvik, E (2019) [Full] An experientially derived model of flexible and intentional actions for weight l… Front Psychol

Rate of Weight Loss & Long-Term Maintenance

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Astrup & Rossner (2000) [Abs] Lessons from obesity management programmes: greater initial weight loss improves… Obes Rev
Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Chaston, TB (2007) [Full] Changes in fat-free mass during significant weight loss: a systematic review Int J Obes
Espeland, MA (2009) [Full] Describing patterns of weight changes using principal components analysis: Resul… Ann Epidem
Barte, JC (2010) [Abs] Maintenance of weight loss after lifestyle interventions for overweight and obes… Obes Rev
Nackers, LM (2010) [Full] The association between rate of initial weight loss and long-term success in obe… Int J Behav Med
Thomas, JG (2014) [Abs] Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control Registry Am J Prev Med
Hadziabdic, MO (2015) [Abs] Factors predictive of drop-out and weight loss success in weight management of o… J Hum Nutr Diet
Unick, JL (2015) [Full] Weight change in the first 2 months of a lifestyle intervention predicts weight … Obesity
Vink, RG (2016) [Full] The effect of rate of weight loss on long-term weight regain in adults with over… Obesity

Resistance Training (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA

Salty Snacks (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Self-Efficacy (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev

Self-Identity (Obs)

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Epiphaniou & Ogden (2010) [Abs] Successful weight loss maintenance and a shift in identity: from restriction to … J Health Psychol

Self-Monitoring (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Butryn, ML (2007) [Full] Consistent self-monitoring of weight: a key component of successful weight loss … Obesity
Burke, LE (2011) [Full] Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literature J Am Diet Assoc
Barnes & Kimbro (2012) [Full] Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss m… J Gen Intern Med
Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med
Phelan, S (2020) [Full] Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in … Obesity

Self-Monitoring (RCT)

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Acharya, S (2009) [Full] Adherence to a behavioral weight loss treatment program enhances weight loss and… Patient Pref Adherence
Burke, LE (2011) [Full] Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literature J Am Diet Assoc
Leahey, TM (2016) [Full] A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approac… Prev Med

Self-Weighing (Obs)

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McGuire, MT (1999) [Full] Behavioral strategies of individuals who have maintained long-term weight losses Obes Res
Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA
Butryn, ML (2007) [Full] Consistent self-monitoring of weight: a key component of successful weight loss … Obesity
Wing, RR (2008) [Full] Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factor… J Consult Clin Psychol
Barnes & Kimbro (2012) [Full] Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss m… J Gen Intern Med
Neve, MJ (2012) [Full] Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment… Public Health Nutr
Thomas, JG (2014) [Abs] Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control Registry Am J Prev Med
Feller, S (2015) [Full] What distinguishes weight loss maintainers of the German weight control registry… Obesity

Self-Weighing (RCT)

Reference Title Journal
Wing, RR (2006) [Full] A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight loss NEJM
Madigan, CD (2013) [Full] Regular self-weighing to promote weight maintenance after intentional weight los… J Public Health

Self-Weighing and Adjusting as Needed (RCT)

Reference Title Journal
Wing, RR (2006) [Full] A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight loss NEJM

Skills Training (RCT)

Reference Title Journal
Kramer, FM (1986) [Abs] Maintenance of successful weight loss over 1 year: Effects of financial contract… Behavior Therapy
Wing, RR (2006) [Full] A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight loss NEJM

Sleep (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Phelan, S (2010) [Full] Prevalence and predictors of weight-loss maintenance in a biracial cohort: resul… Am J Prevent Med

Snacking (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Elfhag & Rossner (2005) [Abs] Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Neve, MJ (2012) [Full] Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment… Public Health Nutr

Social Support (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Christensen, BJ (2017) [Full] Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesity Obes Facts

Social Support (RCT)

Reference Title Journal
Phelan, S (2010) [Full] Prevalence and predictors of weight-loss maintenance in a biracial cohort: resul… Am J Prevent Med
Leahey, TM (2016) [Full] A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approac… Prev Med

Stress (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Christensen, BJ (2017) [Full] Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesity Obes Facts

Sugar Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Consumption (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Phelan, S (2010) [Full] Prevalence and predictors of weight-loss maintenance in a biracial cohort: resul… Am J Prevent Med
Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Takeaway Food Consumption - Eating Out (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Neve, MJ (2012) [Full] Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment… Public Health Nutr

Telephone Support during Weight Maintenance (RCT)

Reference Title Journal
Wing, RR (1996) [Full] Effect of frequent phone contacts and optional food provision on maintenance of … Ann Behav Med
Sherwood, NE (2013) [Full] Enhancing long-term weight loss maintenance: 2 year results from the Keep It Off… Prev Med

Television Viewing (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Raynor, DA (2006) [Full] Television viewing and long-term weight maintenance: results from the National W… Obesity

Tracking Fat Calories (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Kruger, J (2006) [Full] Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss m… IJBNPA

Vegetables (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr
Santos, I (2017) [Abs] Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portu… J Behav Med

Water Intake (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Karfopoulou, E (2016) [Abs] Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight study Eur J Nutr

Water Intake (RCT)

Reference Title Journal
Madjd, A (2018) [Full] Effects of replacing diet beverages with water on weight loss and weight mainten… Int J Obes

Web Internet Delivery (RCT)

Reference Title Journal
Harvey-Berino, J (2004) [Full] Effect of internet support on the long-term maintenance of weight loss Obes Res
Wing, RR (2006) [Full] A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight loss NEJM
Cussler, EC (2008) [Full] Maintenance of weight loss in overweight middle-aged women through the internet Obesity
Svetkey, LP (2008) [Full] Comparison of strategies for sustaining weight loss. The weight loss maintenance… JAMA
Wieland, LS (2012) [Full] Interactive computer-based interventions for weight loss or weight maintenance i… Cochrane Database Syst Rev
Jakicic, JM (2016) [Full] Effect of a wearable technology combined with a lifestyle intervention on long-t… JAMA
Leahey, TM (2016) [Full] A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approac… Prev Med

Weekends vs Weekdays - Strictness to Diet Adherence (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Jorge, R (2019) [Full] Does diet strictness level during weekends and holiday periods influence 1-year … Nutr J

Weight Regain - Behaviors and Associations

Reference Title Journal
Kayman, S (1990) Maintenance and relapse after weight loss in women: behavioral aspects AJCN
Froidevauz, F (1993) Energy expenditure in obese women before and during weight loss, after refeeding… Am J Clin Nutr
Weinsier, RL (1995) Metabolic Predictors of Obesity: Contribution of resting energy expenditure, the… JCI
Dulloo, AG (1997) Poststarvation hyperphagia and body fat overshooting in humans: a role for feedb… AJCN
McGuire, MT (1999) What predicts weight regain in a group of successful weight losers? J Consul Clin Psychol
Field, AE (2001) Relationship of a large weight loss to long-term weight change among yound and m… Int J Obes
Phelan, S (2003) Recovery from relapse among successful weight maintainers Am J Clin Nutr
Elfhag & Rossner (2005) Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associat… Obesity Rev
Cleanthous, X (2007) [Abs] Weight loss maintenance in women 3 years after following a 12-week structured we… Obesity Res Clin Pract
Niemeier, HM (2007) Internal disinhibition predicts weight regain following weight loss and weight l… Obesity
Flood, A (2009) Energy density and weight change in a long-term weight-loss trial IJBNPA
Del Corral, P (2011) [Full] Dietary adherence during weight loss predicts weight regain Obesity
MacLean, PS (2011) Biology’s response to dieting: the impetus for weight regain AJP Regul Integr Comp
McCaffery, JM (2013) FTO predicts weight regain in the Look AHEAD clinical trial Int J Obes
Melanson, EL (2013) Reistance to exercise-induced weight loss: compensatory behavioral adaptations MSSE
Polidori, D (2016) How strongly does appetite counter weight loss? Quantification of the feedback c… Obesity

Weight Watchers (Obs)

Reference Title Journal
Phelan, S (2020) [Full] Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in … Obesity

Worksite Weight Management Programs

Reference Title Journal
Ing, CT (2018) [Full] Comparing weight loss-maintenance outcomes of a worksite-based lifestyle program… Health Educ Behav