Weight Maintenance

143 papers on weight maintenance

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Activity Trackers (RCT)

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Jakicic, JM (2016)Effect of a wearable technology combined with a lifestyle intervention on long-term weight loss:…JAMAFull

Alcohol (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs

Artificial Sweeteners (Obs)

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Phelan, S (2009)Use of artificial sweeteners and fat-modified foods in weight loss maintainers and always-normal…Int J ObesFull

Autonomous Motivation (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Williams, GC (1996)Motivational predictors of weight loss and weight-loss maintenanceJ Personal Soc PsycholAbs
West, DS (2011)A motivation-focused weight loss maintenance program is an effective alternative to a skill-based…Int J ObesFull

Bariatric Surgery vs Non-Surgical Methods of Weight Loss

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Bond, DS (2009)Weight-loss maintenance in successful weight losers: surgical vs non-surgical methodsInt J ObesFull
Klem, ML (2000)A case-control study of successful maintenance of a substantial weight loss: individuals who lost…Int J ObesFull
Chaston, TB (2007)Changes in fat-free mass during significant weight loss: a systematic reviewInt J ObesFull
Gloy, VL (2013)Bariatric surgery versus non-surgical treatment for obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysi…BMJFull
Martins, C (2010)Bariatric surgery versus lifestyle interventions for morbid obesity - changes in body weight, ris…Obes SurgAbs

Barriers to Weight Loss Maintenance (Obs)

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Andajani-Sutjahjo, S (2004)Perceived personal, social and environmental barriers to weight maintenance among young women: a…INBNPAFull
Metzgar, CJ (2015)Facilitators and barriers to weight loss and weight loss maintenance: a qualitative explorationJ Hum Nutr DietetFull
Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull

Behaviors & Associations with Weight Maintenance

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Anderson, JW (1999)Long-term weight maintenance after an intensive weight-loss programAm J Coll NutrAbs
Anderson, JW (2001)Long-term weight-loss maintenance: a meta-analysis of US studiesAm J Clin NutrFull
Barte, JC (2010)Maintenance of weight loss after lifestyle interventions for overweight and obesity, a systematic…Obes RevAbs
Carels, RA (2008)Taking control of your personal eating and exercise environment: a weight maintenance programEat BehavAbs
Cleanthous, X (2007)Weight loss maintenance in women 3 years after following a 12-week structured weight loss programObesity Res Clin PractAbs
Crawford, D (2000)Can anyone successfully control their weight? Findings of a three year community-based study of m…Int J Obes Relat Metab DisordFull
de Zwaan, M (2008)Weight loss maintenance in a population-based sample of German adultsObesityFull
Dombrowski, SU (2014)Long-term maintenance of weight loss with non-surgical interventions in obese adults: systematic…BMJFull
Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Hall & Kahan (2018)Maintenance of lost weight and long-term management of obesityMed Clin North AmFull
Karhunen, L (2012)Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight management than pre…J ObesFull
Klem, ML (1997)A descriptive study of individuals successful at long-term maintenance of substantial weight lossAJCNFull
Kraschnewski, JL (2010)Long-term weight loss maintenance in the United StatesInt J ObesFull
McGuire, MT (1999)The behavioral characteristics of individuals who lose weight unintentionallyObes ResFull
Ogden, J (2000)The correlates of long-term weight loss: a group comparison study of obesityInt J Obes Relat Metab DisordFull
Soleymani, T (2015)Weight maintenance: challenges, tools and strategies for primary care physiciansObesity ReviewsFull
Teixeira, PJ (2010)Mediators of weight loss and weight loss maintenance in middle-aged womenObesityFull
Vogels, N (2005)Predictors of long-term weight maintenanceObes ResFull
Wing & Hill (2001)Successful weight loss maintenanceAnnu Rev NutrAbs
Wing & Phelan (2005)Long-term weight loss maintenanceAJCNFull

Breakfast Consumption (Obs)

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Barnes & Kimbro (2012)Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss maintenance throug…J Gen Intern MedFull
Brikou, D (2016)Breakfast consumption and weight-loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyBr J NutrFull
Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs
Wyatt, HR (2002)Long-term weight loss and breakfast in subjects in the National Weight Control RegistryObes ResFull

Caffeine (Obs)

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Icken, D (2016)Caffeine intake is related to successful weight loss maintenanceEur J Clin NutrFull

Caffeine (RCT)

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Hursel, R (2009)The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysisInt J ObesFull
Westerterp-Plantenga, MS (2005)Body weight loss and weight maintenance in relation to habitual caffeine intake and green tea sup…ObesityFull

Capacity to Handle Cravings (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Phelan, S (2020)Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in a widely availabl…ObesityFull

Carbohydrate (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs
Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs

Characteristics of Weight Loss Maintainers into Subgroups

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Ogden, LG (2012)Cluster analysis of the National Weight Control Registry to identify distinct subgroups maintaini…ObesityFull

Comfort Eating

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Christensen, BJ (2017)Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesityObes FactsFull

Comprehensive Review of Weight Maintenance

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Hall & Kahan (2018)Maintenance of lost weight and long-term management of obesityMed Clin North AmFull

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (RCT)

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Kamphuis, MM (2003)Effect of conjugated linoleic acid supplementation after weight loss on appetite and food intake…Eur J Clin NutrFull
Larsen, TM (2006)Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation for 1 y does not prevent weight or body fat regainAm J Clin NutrFull

Cooking Course (RCT)

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Sorensen, LB (2011)Weight maintenance through behaviour modification: with a cooking course or neurolinguistic progr…Can J Dietetic Prac ResAbs

Coping Capacity (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Phelan, S (2020)Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in a widely availabl…ObesityFull

Counting Calories (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull

Depressive Symptoms (Obs)

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Wing, RR (2008)Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factorsJ Consult Clin PsycholFull

Diabetes Prevention Program (RCT)

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Ing, CT (2018)Comparing weight loss-maintenance outcomes of a worksite-based lifestyle program via DVD and face…Health Educ BehavFull

Diet Soda Beverages (RCT)

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Madjd, A (2018)Effects of replacing diet beverages with water on weight loss and weight maintenance: 18-month fo…Int J ObesAbs

Diet vs Diet and Exercise (RCT)

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Curioni & Lourenco (2005)Long-term weight loss after diet and exercise: A systematic reviewInt J ObesFull
Washburn, RA (2014)Does the method of weight loss effect long-term changes in weight, body composition or chronic di…PLoS ONEFull
Wu, T (2009)Long-term effectiveness of diet-plus-exercise interventions vs. diet-only interventions for weigh…Obes RevFull

Dietary Restraint (Obs)

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Neumann, M (2018)Features and trajectories of eating behavior in weight-loss maintenance: results from the German…ObesityAbs
Neve, MJ (2012)Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial…Public Health NutrFull
Thomas, JG (2014)Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control RegistryAm J Prev MedAbs

Dietary Supplements (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull

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

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Bryant, EJ (2007)Disinhibition: its effects on appetite and weight regulationObes RevAbs
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
Thomas, JG (2014)Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control RegistryAm J Prev MedAbs
Wing, RR (2008)Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factorsJ Consult Clin PsycholFull

Does Weight Loss Maintenance Get Easier over Time (Obs)

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Karhunen, L (2012)Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight management than pre…J ObesFull
Klem, ML (1999)Does weight loss maintenance become easier over time?Obes ResFull
Klem, ML (1997)A descriptive study of individuals successful at long-term maintenance of substantial weight lossAm J Clin NutrFull

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

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McGuire, MT (1998)Long-term maintenance of weight loss: do people who lose weight through various weight loss metho…Int J ObesFull

Eating Frequency (Obs)

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Bachman, JL (2011)Eating frequency is higher in weight loss maintainers and normal-weight individuals than in overw…J Am Diet AssocFull

Eating Rate (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs

Emotional Eating (Obs)

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Neve, MJ (2012)Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial…Public Health NutrFull
Neumann, M (2018)Features and trajectories of eating behavior in weight-loss maintenance: results from the German…ObesityAbs

Energy Density (Obs)

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Raynor, HA (2011)Dietary energy density and successful weight loss maintenanceEating BehavFull

Energy Intake (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs

Extended Care (RCT)

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Middleton, KM (2012)The impact of extended care on the long-term maintenance of weight loss: A systematic review and…Obes RevAbs
Perri, MG (1986)Enhancing the efficacy of behavior therapy for obesity: effects of aerobic exercise and a multico…J Consult Clin PyscholAbs
Perri, MG (1988)Effects of four maintenance programs on the long-term management of obesityJ Consulting Clin PsychAbs

External Eating (Obs)

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Neumann, M (2018)Features and trajectories of eating behavior in weight-loss maintenance: results from the German…ObesityAbs

Fast Food (Obs)

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Barnes & Kimbro (2012)Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss maintenance throug…J Gen Intern MedFull

Fat Intake (Obs)

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Barnes & Kimbro (2012)Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss maintenance throug…J Gen Intern MedFull
Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs
Phelan, S (2006)Are the eating and exercise habits of successful weight losers changing?ObesityFull
Phelan, S (2009)Use of artificial sweeteners and fat-modified foods in weight loss maintainers and always-normal…Int J ObesFull
Thomas, JG (2014)Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control RegistryAm J Prev MedAbs
Wing & Hill (2001)Successful weight loss maintenanceAnnu Rev NutrAbs

Fiber (RCT)

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Andersen, SV (2020)No effects on appetite or body weight in weight-reduced individuals of foods containing component…Obes MedAbs
Hansen, TT (2019)Is reduction in appetite beneficial for body weight management in the context of overweight and o…J Nutr SciFull

Financial Incentives (RCT)

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Kramer, FM (1986)Maintenance of successful weight loss over 1 year: Effects of financial contracts for weight main…Behavior TherapyAbs
Leahey, TM (2016)A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approach to weight loss…Prev MedFull

Flexible Control over Eating (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Karhunen, L (2012)Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight management than pre…J ObesFull

Food Groups - Variety (Obs)

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Raynor, HA (2006)Amount of food group variety consumed in the diet and long-term weight loss maintenanceObesity ResFull

Food Provision (RCT)

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Wing, RR (1996)Effect of frequent phone contacts and optional food provision on maintenance of weight lossAnn Behav MedFull

Food Reward (Obs)

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Christensen, BJ (2017)Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesityObes FactsFull

Fruit Intake (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs

Goal Setting (Obs)

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Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs

Green Tea (RCT)

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Hursel, R (2009)The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysisInt J ObesFull
Jurgens, TM (2012)Green tea for weight loss and weight maintenance in overweight or obese adults (Review)Cochrane DataAbs
Westerterp-Plantenga, MS (2005)Body weight loss and weight maintenance in relation to habitual caffeine intake and green tea sup…ObesityFull

Healthy Foods at Home (Obs)

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Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs

Healthy Habit Strength (Obs)

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Christensen, BJ (2017)Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesityObes FactsFull
Phelan, S (2020)Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in a widely availabl…ObesityFull

High Glycemic (RCT)

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Ebbeling, CB (2012)Effects of dietary composition on energy expenditure during weight-loss maintenanceJAMAFull
Larsen, TM (2010)Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss maintenanceNEJMFull

High Protein (Obs)

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Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs

High Protein (RCT)

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Andersen, SV (2020)No effects on appetite or body weight in weight-reduced individuals of foods containing component…Obes MedAbs
Claessens, M (2009)The effect of a low-fat, high-protein or high-carbohydrate ad libitum diet on weight loss mainten…Int J ObesFull
Larsen, TM (2010)Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss maintenanceNEJMFull
Lejeune, MP (2005)Additional protein intake limits weight regain after weight loss in humansBr J NutrFull
Soenen & Westerterp-P (2010)Changes in body fat percentage during body weight stable conditions of increased daily protein in…Physiol BehavAbs

High Satiety (Obs)

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Karhunen, L (2012)Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight management than pre…J ObesFull

High Satiety (RCT)

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Andersen, SV (2020)No effects on appetite or body weight in weight-reduced individuals of foods containing component…Obes MedAbs
Karhunen, L (2012)Psychobehavioural factors are more strongly associated with successful weight management than pre…J ObesFull

High Unsaturated Fat (RCT)

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Dale, KS (2009)Determining optimal approaches for weight maintenance: a randomized controlled trialCMAJFull
Sloth, B (2009)The effect of a high-MUFA, low-glycemic index diet and a low-fat diet on appetite and glucose met…Br J NutrFull

Holiday Eating (Obs)

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Jorge, R (2019)Does diet strictness level during weekends and holiday periods influence 1-year follow-up weight…Nutr JFull
Phelan, S (2008)Holiday weight management by successful weight losers and normal weight individualsJ Consult Clin PyschFull

Hunger - After Weight Loss - Long-Term

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Nymo, S (2018)Investigation of the long-term sustainability of changes in appetite after weight lossInt J ObesFull
Polidori, D (2016)How strongly does appetite counter weight loss? Quantification of the feedback control of human e…ObesityFull
Wing, RR (2008)Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factorsJ Consult Clin PsycholFull

Insulin (Obs)

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Yost, TJ (1995)Weight regain following sustained weight reduction is predicted by relative insulin sensitivityObes ResFull

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

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Gavin, KL (2019)Life events, physical activity, and weight loss maintenance: decomposing mediating and moderating…J Phys Act HealthFull
Klem, ML (1997)A descriptive study of individuals successful at long-term maintenance of substantial weight lossAm J Clin NutrFull

Low Carbohydrate (Obs)

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Phelan, S (2007)Three-year weight change in successful weight losers who lost weight on a low-carbohydrate dietObesityFull
Phelan, S (2006)Are the eating and exercise habits of successful weight losers changing?ObesityFull

Low Carbohydrate (RCT)

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Ebbeling, CB (2012)Effects of dietary composition on energy expenditure during weight-loss maintenanceJAMAFull

Low Fat (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Leser, MS (2002)A low-fat intake and greater activity level are associated with lower weight regain 3 years after…J Am Diet AssocAbs
McGuire, MT (1999)Behavioral strategies of individuals who have maintained long-term weight lossesObes ResFull
Phelan, S (2006)Are the eating and exercise habits of successful weight losers changing?ObesityFull
Shick, SM (1998)Persons successful at long-term weight loss and maintenance continue to consume a low-energy, low…Am Diet AssocAbs

Low Fat (RCT)

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Claessens, M (2009)The effect of a low-fat, high-protein or high-carbohydrate ad libitum diet on weight loss mainten…Int J ObesFull
Dale, KS (2009)Determining optimal approaches for weight maintenance: a randomized controlled trialCMAJFull
Ebbeling, CB (2012)Effects of dietary composition on energy expenditure during weight-loss maintenanceJAMAFull
Sloth, B (2009)The effect of a high-MUFA, low-glycemic index diet and a low-fat diet on appetite and glucose met…Br J NutrFull

Low Fat Dairy (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs

Low Glycemic (RCT)

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Ebbeling, CB (2012)Effects of dietary composition on energy expenditure during weight-loss maintenanceJAMAFull
Larsen, TM (2010)Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss maintenanceNEJMFull
Sloth, B (2009)The effect of a high-MUFA, low-glycemic index diet and a low-fat diet on appetite and glucose met…Br J NutrFull

Low Protein (RCT)

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Larsen, TM (2010)Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss maintenanceNEJMFull

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

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Sherwood, NE (2013)Enhancing long-term weight loss maintenance: 2 year results from the Keep It Off randomized contr…Prev MedFull

Male Only Weight Loss Programs (RCT)

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Young, MD (2012)Effectiveness of male-only weight loss and weight loss maintenance interventions: a systematic re…Obes RevAbs

Meal Frequency (Obs)

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Bachman, JL (2011)Eating frequency is higher in weight loss maintainers and normal-weight individuals than in overw…J Am Diet AssocFull
Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Feller, S (2015)What distinguishes weight loss maintainers of the German weight control registry from the general…ObesityFull

Meal Pattern Consistency (Obs)

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Christensen, BJ (2017)Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesityObes FactsFull

Meal Planning (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull

Meal Regularity Rhythm (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs
Neve, MJ (2012)Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial…Public Health NutrFull

Meal Replacement (RCT)

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Davis, LM (2010)Efficacy of a meal replacement diet plan compared to a food-based diet plan after a period of wei…Nutr JFull
Vazquez, C (2009)Meal replacement with a low-calorie diet formula in weight loss maintenance after weight loss ind…Eur J Clin NutrFull

Nuts (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs

Olibra (fat emulsion) (RCT)

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Diepvens, K (2007)Long-term effects of consumption of a novel fat emulsion in relation to body-weight managementInt J ObesFull

Optifast (RCT)

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Vazquez, C (2009)Meal replacement with a low-calorie diet formula in weight loss maintenance after weight loss ind…Eur J Clin NutrFull

Personal Coaching (RCT)

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Svetkey, LP (2008)Comparison of strategies for sustaining weight loss. The weight loss maintenance randomized contr…JAMAFull

Physical Activity (Obs)

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Barnes & Kimbro (2012)Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss maintenance throug…J Gen Intern MedFull
Catenacci, VA (2008)Physical activity patterns in the National Weight Control RegistryObesityFull
Catenacci, VA (2011)Physical activity patterns using accelerometry in the National Weight Control RegistryObes RevFull
Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs
Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull
McGuire, MT (1999)Behavioral strategies of individuals who have maintained long-term weight lossesObes ResFull
Phelan, S (2020)Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in a widely availabl…ObesityFull
Phelan, S (2007)Empirical evaluation of physical activity recommendations for weight control in womenMSSEFull
Phelan, S (2010)Prevalence and predictors of weight-loss maintenance in a biracial cohort: results from the coron…Am J Prevent MedFull
Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs
Thomas, JG (2014)Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control RegistryAm J Prev MedAbs
Unick, JL (2010)Contribution of behavior intervention components to 24-month weight lossMed Sci Sports ExercFull
Wing & Hill (2001)Successful weight loss maintenanceAnnu Rev NutrAbs
Wing, RR (2008)Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factorsJ Consult Clin PsycholFull

Physical Activity (RCT)

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Fogelholm, M (2000)Effects of walking training on weight maintenance after a very-low-energy diet in premenopausal o…Arch Intern MedFull
Leermakers, EA (1999)Effects of exercise-focused versus weight-focused maintenance programs on the management of obesityAddict BehavAbs
Perri, MG (1988)Effects of four maintenance programs on the long-term management of obesityJ Consult Clin PsycholAbs

Physical Activity Dose for Weight Maintenance (Obs)

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Ogden, LG (2014)Dietary habits and weight maintenance success in high versus low exercisers in the National Weigh…J Phys Act HealthFull

Portion Size (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull
Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs

Primary Care Lead (RCT)

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Dale, KS (2009)Determining optimal approaches for weight maintenance: a randomized controlled trialCMAJFull

Pro vs Peer Coaching (RCT)

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Leahey, TM (2016)A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approach to weight loss…Prev MedFull

Probiotics (RCT)

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Sanchez, M (2017)Effects of a diet-based weight-reducing program with probiotic supplementation on satiety efficie…NutrientsFull

Protein (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs
Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs

Qualitative Narratives of Successful Weight Losers (Obs)

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Keller & Siegrist (2015)The weight management strategies inventory (WMSI). Development of a new measurement instrument, c…AppetiteAbs
Natvik, E (2018)Living a successful weight loss after severe obesityInt J Qual Stud HealthFull
Natvik, E (2019)An experientially derived model of flexible and intentional actions for weight loss maintenance a…Front PsycholFull

Rate of Weight Loss & Long-Term Maintenance

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Astrup & Rossner (2000)Lessons from obesity management programmes: greater initial weight loss improves long-term mainte…Obes RevAbs
Barte, JC (2010)Maintenance of weight loss after lifestyle interventions for overweight and obesity, a systematic…Obes RevAbs
Chaston, TB (2007)Changes in fat-free mass during significant weight loss: a systematic reviewInt J ObesFull
Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Espeland, MA (2009)Describing patterns of weight changes using principal components analysis: Results from the Actio…Ann EpidemFull
Hadziabdic, MO (2015)Factors predictive of drop-out and weight loss success in weight management of obese patientsJ Hum Nutr DietAbs
Nackers, LM (2010)The association between rate of initial weight loss and long-term success in obesity treatment: d…Int J Behav MedFull
Thomas, JG (2014)Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control RegistryAm J Prev MedAbs
Unick, JL (2015)Weight change in the first 2 months of a lifestyle intervention predicts weight changes 8 years l…ObesityFull
Vink, RG (2016)The effect of rate of weight loss on long-term weight regain in adults with overweight and obesityObesityFull

Resistance Training (Obs)

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Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull

Salty Snacks (Obs)

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Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs

Self-Efficacy (Obs)

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Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs

Self-Identity (Obs)

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Epiphaniou & Ogden (2010)Successful weight loss maintenance and a shift in identity: from restriction to a new liberated selfJ Health PsycholAbs

Self-Monitoring (Obs)

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Barnes & Kimbro (2012)Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss maintenance throug…J Gen Intern MedFull
Burke, LE (2011)Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literatureJ Am Diet AssocFull
Butryn, ML (2007)Consistent self-monitoring of weight: a key component of successful weight loss maintenanceObesityFull
Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Phelan, S (2020)Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in a widely availabl…ObesityFull
Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs

Self-Monitoring (RCT)

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Acharya, S (2009)Adherence to a behavioral weight loss treatment program enhances weight loss and improvements in…Patient Pref AdherenceFull
Burke, LE (2011)Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literatureJ Am Diet AssocFull
Leahey, TM (2016)A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approach to weight loss…Prev MedFull

Self-Weighing (Obs)

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Barnes & Kimbro (2012)Descriptive study of educated African American women successful at weight-loss maintenance throug…J Gen Intern MedFull
Butryn, ML (2007)Consistent self-monitoring of weight: a key component of successful weight loss maintenanceObesityFull
Feller, S (2015)What distinguishes weight loss maintainers of the German weight control registry from the general…ObesityFull
Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull
McGuire, MT (1999)Behavioral strategies of individuals who have maintained long-term weight lossesObes ResFull
Neve, MJ (2012)Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial…Public Health NutrFull
Thomas, JG (2014)Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control RegistryAm J Prev MedAbs
Wing, RR (2008)Maintaining large weight losses: the role of behavioral and psychological factorsJ Consult Clin PsycholFull

Self-Weighing (RCT)

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Madigan, CD (2013)Regular self-weighing to promote weight maintenance after intentional weight loss: a quasi-random…J Public HealthFull
Wing, RR (2006)A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight lossNEJMFull

Self-Weighing and Adjusting as Needed (RCT)

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Wing, RR (2006)A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight lossNEJMFull

Skills Training (RCT)

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Kramer, FM (1986)Maintenance of successful weight loss over 1 year: Effects of financial contracts for weight main…Behavior TherapyAbs
Wing, RR (2006)A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight lossNEJMFull

Sleep (Obs)

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Phelan, S (2010)Prevalence and predictors of weight-loss maintenance in a biracial cohort: results from the coron…Am J Prevent MedFull

Snacking (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity RevAbs
Neve, MJ (2012)Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial…Public Health NutrFull

Social Support (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Christensen, BJ (2017)Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesityObes FactsFull

Social Support (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Leahey, TM (2016)A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approach to weight loss…Prev MedFull
Phelan, S (2010)Prevalence and predictors of weight-loss maintenance in a biracial cohort: results from the coron…Am J Prevent MedFull

Stress (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Christensen, BJ (2017)Instrumentalization of eating improves weight loss maintenance in obesityObes FactsFull

Sugar Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Consumption (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs
Phelan, S (2010)Prevalence and predictors of weight-loss maintenance in a biracial cohort: results from the coron…Am J Prevent MedFull

Takeaway Food Consumption - Eating Out (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Neve, MJ (2012)Behavioural factors related with successful weight loss 15 months post-enrolment in a commercial…Public Health NutrFull

Telephone Support during Weight Maintenance (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Sherwood, NE (2013)Enhancing long-term weight loss maintenance: 2 year results from the Keep It Off randomized contr…Prev MedFull
Wing, RR (1996)Effect of frequent phone contacts and optional food provision on maintenance of weight lossAnn Behav MedFull

Television Viewing (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Raynor, DA (2006)Television viewing and long-term weight maintenance: results from the National Weight Control Reg…ObesityFull

Tracking Fat Calories (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Kruger, J (2006)Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenanceIJBNPAFull

Vegetables (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs
Santos, I (2017)Weight control behaviors of highly successful weight loss maintainers: the Portuguese Weight Cont…J Behav MedAbs

Water Intake (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Karfopoulou, E (2016)Dietary patterns in weight loss maintenance: results from the MedWeight studyEur J NutrAbs

Water Intake (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Madjd, A (2018)Effects of replacing diet beverages with water on weight loss and weight maintenance: 18-month fo…Int J ObesFull

Web Internet Delivery (RCT)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Cussler, EC (2008)Maintenance of weight loss in overweight middle-aged women through the internetObesityFull
Harvey-Berino, J (2004)Effect of internet support on the long-term maintenance of weight lossObes ResFull
Jakicic, JM (2016)Effect of a wearable technology combined with a lifestyle intervention on long-term weight loss:…JAMAFull
Leahey, TM (2016)A randomized controlled trial testing an internet delivered cost-benefit approach to weight loss…Prev MedFull
Svetkey, LP (2008)Comparison of strategies for sustaining weight loss. The weight loss maintenance randomized contr…JAMAFull
Wieland, LS (2012)Interactive computer-based interventions for weight loss or weight maintenance in overweight or o…Cochrane Database Syst RevFull
Wing, RR (2006)A self-regulation program for maintenance of weight lossNEJMFull

Weekends vs Weekdays - Strictness to Diet Adherence (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Jorge, R (2019)Does diet strictness level during weekends and holiday periods influence 1-year follow-up weight…Nutr JFull

Weight Regain - Behaviors and Associations

ReferenceTitleJournal
Cleanthous, X (2007)Weight loss maintenance in women 3 years after following a 12-week structured weight loss programObesity Res Clin PractAbs
Del Corral, P (2011)Dietary adherence during weight loss predicts weight regainObesityFull
Dulloo, AG (1997)Poststarvation hyperphagia and body fat overshooting in humans: a role for feedback signals from…AJCN
Elfhag & Rossner (2005)Who succeeds in maintaining weight loss? A conceptual review of factors associated with weight lo…Obesity Rev
Field, AE (2001)Relationship of a large weight loss to long-term weight change among yound and middle-aged US womenInt J Obes
Flood, A (2009)Energy density and weight change in a long-term weight-loss trialIJBNPA
Froidevauz, F (1993)Energy expenditure in obese women before and during weight loss, after refeeding, and in the weig…Am J Clin Nutr
Kayman, S (1990)Maintenance and relapse after weight loss in women: behavioral aspectsAJCN
MacLean, PS (2011)Biology’s response to dieting: the impetus for weight regainAJP Regul Integr Comp
McCaffery, JM (2013)FTO predicts weight regain in the Look AHEAD clinical trialInt J Obes
McGuire, MT (1999)What predicts weight regain in a group of successful weight losers?J Consul Clin Psychol
Melanson, EL (2013)Reistance to exercise-induced weight loss: compensatory behavioral adaptationsMSSE
Niemeier, HM (2007)Internal disinhibition predicts weight regain following weight loss and weight loss maintenanceObesity
Phelan, S (2003)Recovery from relapse among successful weight maintainersAm J Clin Nutr
Polidori, D (2016)How strongly does appetite counter weight loss? Quantification of the feedback control of human e…Obesity
Weinsier, RL (1995)Metabolic Predictors of Obesity: Contribution of resting energy expenditure, thermic effect of fo…JCI

Weight Watchers (Obs)

ReferenceTitleJournal
Phelan, S (2020)Behavioral and psychological strategies of long-term weight loss maintainers in a widely availabl…ObesityFull

Worksite Weight Management Programs

ReferenceTitleJournal
Ing, CT (2018)Comparing weight loss-maintenance outcomes of a worksite-based lifestyle program via DVD and face…Health Educ BehavFull