ArticleObesity science & practice2016
Frequency of self-weighing and weight loss outcomes within a brief lifestyle intervention targeting emerging adults.
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- Analysing self-regulatory behaviours in response to daily weighing: a think-aloud study with follow-up interviews.Psychology & health · 2020Article
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- Frequency of self-weighing and weight loss outcomes within a brief lifestyle intervention targeting emerging adults.Obesity science & practice · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundFrequent self-weighing is associated with better weight loss and maintenance among adults. Emerging adults ages 18-25 rarely enroll in behavioural weight loss trials, and thus, little is known about their willingness to engage in frequent self-weighing and its association with weight loss in this age group. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to examine the frequency of self-weighing among 18-25-year-old over the course of a brief lifestyle intervention and to determine the association between frequent self-weighing and weight loss.
methodsEmerging adults (EA) ages 18-25 [
resultsAt baseline, a majority of participants (63.5%) reported self-weighing less than once a week. Frequency of self-weighing increased over treatment (
conclusionsFrequent self-weighing may be a viable approach to promoting self-regulation during the high-risk developmental period of emerging adulthood. Consistent with findings among other adult samples, frequent self-weighing was associated with greater weight losses.
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