scholarly journals Weight loss and frequency of body-weight self-monitoring in an online commercial weight management program with and without a cellular-connected ‘smart’ scale: a randomized pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. Thomas ◽  
H. A. Raynor ◽  
D. S. Bond ◽  
A. K. Luke ◽  
C. C. Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Weight Management Program ◽  
Self Monitoring

Self-monitoring Behaviors within a Workplace Weight Management Program Affect Weight Loss

2010 ◽  
Vol 110 (9) ◽  
pp. A89
Author(s):  
L.G. Thompson ◽  
P.G. Wolman ◽  
L.F. Hatcher ◽  
M.L. Nussbaum
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Weight Management Program ◽  
Self Monitoring

scholarly journals Pragmatic Evaluation of a Health System-Based Employee Weight Management Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5901
Author(s):  
Meghan M. JaKa ◽  
Jennifer M. Dinh ◽  
Rachael L. Rivard ◽  
Stephen D. Herrmann ◽  
Joel Spoonheim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Health System ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Implementation Fidelity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Weight Management Program ◽  
Self Monitoring

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the fidelity and estimate the effectiveness of a novel health system employee weight-management program. Methods: Employees participating in a weight loss program consisting of self-monitoring, health coaching and meal replacements optionally enrolled in the 12-month study. Longitudinal, single-arm analyses were conducted evaluating change over time via survey, claims and programmatic data. Token participation incentives were offered for survey completion. Results: In total, 140 participants enrolled (51.2 ± 9.8 years; BMI = 33.2 ± 6.5 kg/m2; 89.3% female). During 1 year, participants attended 18.0 ± 12.2 coaching appointments and self-reported significant improvements in weight (−8.2 ± 10.5% body weight), BMI (−3.9 ± 6.5 kg/m2), fruit/vegetable intake, home food preparation, added sugar, sugar sweetened beverages and life satisfaction (all p < 0.05). No significant changes were reported in physical activity, weight-related social support, self-efficacy or healthcare utilization (all p > 0.05). Conclusions: The findings from this evaluation establish implementation fidelity. Clinically significant self-reported weight loss, coupled with improvements in many weight-related behaviors, suggest the program is an effective weight management tool when offered as an employee well-being program.

scholarly journals Obstructive sleep apnoea and 12-month weight loss in adults with class 3 obesity attending a multidisciplinary weight management program

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Kobuch ◽  
Fiona Tsang ◽  
Ritesh Chimoriya ◽  
Daniel Gossayn ◽  
Sarah O’Brien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Body Weight Loss ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Weight Management Program ◽  
Cpap Therapy ◽  
Significant Weight Loss ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Abstract Background Although there is a strong association between obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), the effects of OSA and CPAP therapy on weight loss are less well known. The aim of this study in adults with class 3 obesity attending a multidisciplinary weight management program was to assess the relationship between OSA and CPAP usage, and 12-month weight change. Methods A retrospective cohort study of all patients commencing an intensive multidisciplinary publicly funded weight management program in Sydney, Australia, between March 2018 and March 2019. OSA was diagnosed using laboratory overnight sleep studies. Demographic and clinical data, and use of CPAP therapy was collected at baseline and 12 months. CPAP use was confirmed if used ≥4 h on average per night on download. Results Of the 178 patients who joined the program, 111 (62.4 %) completed 12 months in the program. At baseline, 63.1 % (n=70) of patients had OSA, of whom 54.3 % (n=38) were using CPAP. The non-OSA group had more females compared to the OSA with CPAP group and OSA without CPAP group (90.2 % vs. 57.9 % and 62.5 %, respectively; p=0.003), but there were no significant baseline differences in BMI (50.4±9.3 vs. 52.1±8.7 and 50.3±9.5 kg/m2, respectively; p=0.636). There was significant weight loss across all three groups at 12 months. However, there were no statistically significant differences across groups in the percentage of body weight loss (OSA with CPAP: 6.3±5.6 %, OSA without CPAP: 6.8±6.9 %, non-OSA: 7.2±6.5 %; p=0.844), or the proportion of patients who achieved ≥5 % body weight loss (OSA with CPAP: 57.9 %, OSA without CPAP: 59.4 %, non-OSA: 65.9 %; p=0.743). In patients with T2DM, there was a significant reduction in HbA1c from baseline to 12 months (7.8±1.7 % to 7.3±1.4 %, p=0.03), with no difference between groups (p=0.997). Conclusions This multidisciplinary weight management program resulted in significant weight loss at 12 months, regardless of OSA diagnosis or CPAP use in adults with class 3 obesity. Larger studies are needed to further investigate the effects of severity of OSA status and CPAP use in weight management programs. Until completed, this study suggests that the focus should remain on implementing lifestyle changes and weight management regardless of OSA status.

scholarly journals Association of a Self-Paid Medically Supervised Weight Management Program with Reversal of Obesity-Associated Impaired Fasting Glucose

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 386-394
Author(s):  
Vijaya Surampudi ◽  
Xinkai Zhou ◽  
Chi-Hong Tseng ◽  
David Heber ◽  
Zhaoping Li
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Impaired Fasting Glucose ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Weight Management Program ◽  
Glucose Levels

Aims: The progression of prediabetes to T2DM can be delayed through diet modification and weight management. However, the intensive lifestyle program is often not covered by medical insurance. This retrospective analysis evaluates the association of a patient self-paid weight management program on an improvement of blood sugar in overweight and obese patients with impaired fasting glucose (IFG). Methods: The medical records of 4634 patients who participated in the self-pay UCLA Weight Management Program were reviewed and 2572 patients met the criteria for this retrospective analysis to examine whether this program was associated with the reversal of IFG over 3 months among 1396 patients with normal fasting glucose (NFG) and 1176 with IFG. Results: The patients with IFG lost comparable amounts of weight (10.5 ± 1.3 kg) at three months, as did the subjects with NFG (10.1 ± 1.3 kg). Fasting blood glucose in the IFG group decreased from 108.49 ± 6.4 to 101.8 ± 9.41 mg/dL (p < 0.0001) after three months. There were also significant reductions in triglycerides, and both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in both groups in association with weight loss. Conclusion: Our medically supervised self-pay multidisciplinary weight management program was associated with reduced fasting blood glucose levels in patients with IFG over three months with comparable weight loss to patients with NFG.

MP93-15 FEASIBILITY OF A WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TAILORED FOR OVERWEIGHT MEN WITH LOCALIZED PROSTATE CANCER: A PILOT STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 197 (4S) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meredith Metcalf ◽  
Cole Chana ◽  
Lauren Hand ◽  
Abigail Stanley ◽  
Misty Bechtel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Localized Prostate Cancer ◽  
Weight Management Program

scholarly journals Predictors of Weight Loss Maintenance following an Insurance-Sponsored Weight Management Program

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiaan G. Abildso ◽  
Olivier Schmid ◽  
Megan Byrd ◽  
Sam Zizzi ◽  
Alessandro Quartiroli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Weight Loss Maintenance ◽  
The United States ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Weight Management Program ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Intentional Weight Loss ◽  
Predictors Of Weight Loss

Intentional weight loss among overweight and obese adults (body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2) is associated with numerous health benefits, but weight loss maintenance (WLM) following participation in weight management programming has proven to be elusive. Many individuals attempting to lose weight join formal programs, especially women, but these programs vary widely in focus, as do postprogram weight regain results. We surveyed 2,106 former participants in a community-based, insurance-sponsored weight management program in the United States to identify the pre, during, and post-intervention behavioral and psychosocial factors that lead to successful WLM. Of 835 survey respondents (39.6% response rate), 450 met criteria for inclusion in this study. Logistic regression analyses suggest that interventionists should assess and discuss weight loss and behavior change perceptions early in a program. However, in developing maintenance plans later in a program, attention should shift to behaviors, such as weekly weighing, limiting snacking in the evening, limiting portion sizes, and being physically active every day.

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