Mindful Eating, General Mindful Awareness, and Acceptance as Predictors of Weight Loss

Background Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most frequently performed bariatric procedure in the world. Our purpose was to evaluate the percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL), resolution of obesity-related comorbidities after SG, and identify predictive factors of weight loss failure. Methods A prospective cohort study of adults who underwent SG during 2014 in 7 Belgian-French centers. Their demographic, preoperative, and postoperative data were prospectively collected and analyzed statistically. Results Overall, 529 patients underwent SG, with a mean preoperative weight and body mass index (BMI) of 118.9 ± 19.9 kg and 42.9 ± 5.5 kg/m2, respectively. Body mass index significantly decreased to 32.2 kg/m2 at 5 years ( P < .001). The mean %EWL was 63.6% at 5 years. A significant reduction in dyslipidemia (28.0%-18.2%), obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) (34.6%-25.1%), and arterial hypertension (HTN) (30.4%-21.5%) was observed after 5 years, but not for diabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). At multivariate analysis, age >50 years old, BMI >50 kg/m2, and previous laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) remained independent predictors of weight loss failure. Conclusions Five years after SG, weight loss was satisfactory; the reduction of comorbidities was significant for dyslipidemia, OSAS, and HTN, but not diabetes and GERD. Age >50 years old, BMI >50 kg/m2, and previous LAGB were independent predictors of weight loss failure.

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Psychological predictors of weight loss after bariatric surgery: A review of the recent research

Obesity Research & Clinical Practice ◽

10.1016/j.orcp.2013.09.003 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. e299-e313 ◽

Cited By ~ 86

Author(s):

Cathrine L. Wimmelmann ◽

Flemming Dela ◽

Erik L. Mortensen

Keyword(s):

Bariatric Surgery ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Psychological Predictors ◽

Predictors Of Weight Loss

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

Journal of Obesity ◽

10.1155/2014/736080 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Christiaan G. Abildso ◽

Olivier Schmid ◽

Megan Byrd ◽

Sam Zizzi ◽

Alessandro Quartiroli ◽

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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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Real-time fluctuations in mindful awareness, willingness, and values clarity, and their associations with craving and dietary lapse among those seeking weight loss

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science ◽

10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.10.002 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Margaret Sala ◽

Corey R. Roos ◽

Rebecca J. Crochiere ◽

Meghan L. Butryn ◽

Adrienne S. Juarascio ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Real Time ◽

Mindful Awareness

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Mindful eating for overweight and obese women in Brazil: An exploratory mixed-methods pilot study

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/02601060211052794 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 026010602110527

Author(s):

Vera Salvo ◽

Adriana Sanudo ◽

Jean Kristeller ◽

Mariana Cabral Schveitzer ◽

Patricia Martins ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Eating Behaviour ◽

Risk Level ◽

Mindful Eating ◽

Adult Women ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Obese People ◽

Eat 26

Background: Worldwide, approximately 95% of obese people who follow diets for weight loss fail to maintain their weight loss in the long term. To fill this gap, mindfulness-based interventions, with a focus on mindful eating, are promising therapies to address this challenging public health issue. Aim: To verify the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) protocol by exploring quantitative and qualitative data collected from Brazilian women. Methods: A single-group, mixed-methods trial was conducted at a public university with adult women ( n = 34). Four MB-EAT groups were offered weekly for 2.5-h sessions over 12 weeks. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included body mass index (BMI) and self-report measures of anxiety, depression, mindfulness, self-compassion, and eating behaviour. Qualitative information was collected using focus groups in the last session of each group, including both participants and MB-EAT instructors. The qualitative data were examined using thematic analyses and empirical categories. Results: Twenty participants (58.8%) completed both pre- and post-intervention assessments, with adequate attendance (≥4 sessions). There was a significant average decrease in weight of 1.9 ± 0.6 kg from pre- to post-intervention. All participants who had scored at the risk level for eating disorders on the EAT-26 decreased their score below this risk level. Qualitative analysis identified that participants were able to engage a more compassionate perspective on themselves, as well as greater self-awareness and self-acceptance. Conclusion: The MB-EAT showed preliminary efficacy in promoting weight loss and improvements in mindfulness and eating behaviour. This intervention promoted effects beyond those expected, extending to other life contexts.

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Psychological and Demographic Predictors of Successful Weight Loss following Silastic Ring Vertical Stapled Gastroplasty

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.2000.86.3.1028 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 86 (3) ◽

pp. 1028-1036 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Jennifer L. Rowe ◽

Jerrold E. Downey ◽

Mark Faust ◽

Myron J. Horn

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Age Of Onset ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Silastic Ring ◽

Personality Variables ◽

Postoperative Assessment ◽

Successful Weight Loss ◽

Predictors Of Weight Loss ◽

Larger Sample ◽

Millon Behavioral Health Inventory

To identify psychological factors involved in obesity 45 individuals (40 women and 5 men), ranging in age from 21 to 54 years ( M age = 41 yr.), who were candidates for silastic ring vertical stapled gastroplasty were assessed on the Millon Behavioral Health Inventory and the Millon Multiaxial Clinical Inventory-III. In addition, a number of demographic variables such as education, marital status, and age of onset of obesity were considered. Analysis indicated that significant predictors of weight loss at a 6-mo. postoperative assessment include age of onset of obesity and scores on the Schizoid scale of the Millon-III. These findings may be of assistance in identifying personality variables associated with changes in weight if replicated in a larger sample.

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