scholarly journals Body image perceptions related to weight loss stage of change for diet and physical activity (811.30)

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Davis Townsend ◽  
Jennifer Lemacks ◽  
Alicia Landry
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Stage Of Change ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity

scholarly journals Physical Activity Advertisements That Feature Daily Well-Being Improve Autonomy and Body Image in Overweight Women but Not Men

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle L. Segar ◽  
John A. Updegraff ◽  
Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher ◽  
Caroline R. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Framing Effects ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Anova Model

The reasons for exercising that are featured in health communications brand exercise and socialize individuals about why they should be physically active. Discovering which reasons for exercising are associated with high-quality motivation and behavioral regulation is essential to promoting physical activity and weight control that can be sustained over time. This study investigates whether framing physical activity in advertisements featuring distinct types of goals differentially influences body image and behavioral regulations based on self-determination theory among overweight and obese individuals. Using a three-arm randomized trial, overweight and obese women and men (aged 40–60 yr,n=1690) read one of three ads framing physical activity as a way to achieve (1) better health, (2) weight loss, or (3) daily well-being. Framing effects were estimated in an ANOVA model with pairwise comparisons using the Bonferroni correction. This study showed that there are immediate framing effects on physical activity behavioral regulations and body image from reading a one-page advertisement about physical activity and that gender and BMI moderate these effects. Framing physical activity as a way to enhance daily well-being positively influenced participants’ perceptions about the experience of being physically active and enhanced body image among overweight women, but not men. The experiment had less impact among the obese study participants compared to those who were overweight. These findings support a growing body of research suggesting that, compared to weight loss, framing physical activity for daily well-being is a better gain-frame message for overweight women in midlife.

Effect of weight loss on cardiometabolic risk factors in obese patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Penesova ◽  
J Babjakova ◽  
A Havranova ◽  
R Imrich ◽  
M Vlcek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Life Style Intervention ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background Central obesity and dyslipidemia are a cardinal features of the metabolic syndrome and represents increased cardiometabolic risk. It has been shown that weight loss is capable to improve insulin sensitivity and lipid parameters. The aim of our study was to analyze the effect of a weight-lowering program (diet and physical activity) on LDL- and HDL-cholesterol subfractions and cardiometabolic risk factors (waist circumference, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, physical fitness). Methods We studied 2 groups of obese subjects, group A composed of 43 patients with obesity grade 1 and 2 (30F/13M; age: 43.2 ±12.4 years; BMI 31.3 ± 6.1 kg/m2); group B composed of patients with obesity grade 3 (6F/7M; age: 34.7 ±9.8 years; BMI 51.7 ± 7.9 kg/m2). The weight loss interventional program (NCT02325804) in duration of 8-week (group A) or 24 weeks (group B) consisted of hypocaloric diet and physical activity. Body composition, physical fitness, blood lipids profile (using the Lipoprint system (Quantimetrix Corp., CA, USA), and insulin sensitivity were measured. Results The average weight loss was 7.3±1.9 kg in group A and 35.3±16.0 kg in group B. Systolic, diastolic blood pressure (BP) as well as heart rate decreased in group A, in group B only systolic BP. Fasting plasma glucose and insulin decreased as well as insulin sensitivity and physical fitness has been improved after intervention. Total, LDL2, HDL2 cholesterol, as well as triglycerides (TG) decreased with weight in group A and total, LDL, TG, VLDL, LDL2 large, and small HDL subfractions decreased and intermediate HDL increased in group B. Conclusions Short term life style intervention (diet and physical activity) in patients with obesity lead to notable improvement of cardiometabolic parameters (decreased body fat mass, improved insulin sensitivity, lipid profile) as well as atheroprotective changes in LDL subfractions. Funding Supported by grants APVV 17-0099; VEGA 2/0129/20; VEGA 2/0072/18 Key messages Short term life style intervention in patients with obesity lead to notable improvement of cardiometabolic parameters. Weight-lowering program (diet and physical activity) lead to positive changes in LDL- and HDL-cholesterol subfractions.

Moderate Weight Loss: A Self-directed Protocol for Women

2008 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Santosa ◽  
Isabelle Demonty ◽  
Peter J.H. Jones ◽  
Alice H. Lichtenstein
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Personal Trainer ◽  
Weight Loss Study

This innovative, self-directed diet and physical activity program was designed to achieve moderate weight loss in women. Thirty-five overweight or obese hyperlipidemic women completed a 20-week weight loss study. The weight loss intervention consisted of a 20% decrease in energy intake through diet and a 10% increase in energy expenditure through physical activity. The diet consisted of 50-60% carbohydrates, 20% protein, and 20-30% fat. A personal trainer prescribed physical activity regimens. A progress-tracking system and monthly group sessions were used to maintain participant motivation throughout the weight loss period. Participants lost an average of 11.7 ± 2.5 kg (p<0.001). The pattern of weight loss was linear (p<0.001) throughout the study period. Average weight loss per week was 0.59 ± 0.55 kg. This 20-week program, combining a structured self-selected diet and independent preplanned physical activity with motivational strategies, resulted in weight loss comparable to that observed in more controlled interventions. The lower cost, ease of use, and outcome success make this approach potentially useful in a clinical setting.

scholarly journals Exploring the Diet and Physical Activity Behaviours of Adolescents Living in India and sub-Saharan Africa: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Polly Hardy-Johnson ◽  
Preeti Dhuria ◽  
Sofia Strommer ◽  
Susie Weller ◽  
Mary Barker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
The Gambia ◽  
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity

Abstract Objective: To carry out a qualitative evidence synthesis to explore what influences the diet and physical activity of adolescents living in five countries that constitute the Transforming Adolescent Lives through Nutrition (TALENT) consortium (Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, India, South Africa and The Gambia). Design: A search of electronic databases was conducted for qualitative articles published between 2000 and 2019. Participants: Studies that explore influences on the diets and physical activity habits of adolescents aged 10-19 years. Results: Of the twelve included studies, none were identified from The Gambia or Cote D’Ivoire. The existing qualitative literature focussed on three major areas in relation to adolescent diet and physical activity: 1) the influence of body image and self-esteem; 2) social and environmental influences; and 3) poverty. The limited existing literature focusses heavily on girls’ experiences particularly in relation to body image and dysfunctional eating practices. Conclusions: In-depth research exploring adolescents’ perceptions of diet and physical activity is needed to better understand how both boys and girls, at different stages of adolescence, perceive health, diet and physical activity. More research with young people is required especially in countries where little exists to cover a wider range of issues that play a role in diet and physical activity.

scholarly journals A self-help diet and physical activity intervention with dietetic support for weight management in men treated for prostate cancer: pilot study of the Prostate Cancer Weight Management (PRO-MAN) randomised controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 122 (5) ◽  
pp. 592-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Mohamad ◽  
M. Ntessalen ◽  
L. C. A. Craig ◽  
J. Clark ◽  
S. Fielding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Wait List ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity

AbstractOverweight and obesity may increase risk of disease progression in men with prostate cancer, but there have been few studies of weight loss interventions in this patient group. In this study overweight or obese men treated for prostate cancer were randomised to a self-help diet and activity intervention with telephone-based dietitian support or a wait-list mini-intervention group. The intervention group had an initial group meeting, a supporting letter from their urological consultant, three telephone dietitian consultations at 4-week intervals, a pedometer and access to web-based diet and physical activity resources. At 12 weeks, men in both groups were given digital scales for providing follow-up weight measurements, and the wait-list group received a mini-intervention of the supporting letter, a pedometer and access to the web-based resources. Sixty-two men were randomised; fifty-four completed baseline and 12-week measurements, and fifty-one and twenty-seven provided measurements at 6 and 12 months, respectively. In a repeated-measures model, mean difference in weight change between groups (wait-list mini-intervention minus intervention) at 12 weeks was −2·13 (95 % CI −3·44, −0·82) kg (P = 0·002). At 12 months the corresponding value was −2·43 (95 % CI −4·50, −0·37) kg (P = 0·022). Mean difference in global quality of life score change between groups at 12 weeks was 12·3 (95 % CI 4·93, 19·7) (P = 0·002); at 12 months there were no significant differences between groups. Results suggest the potential of self-help diet and physical activity intervention with trained support for modest but sustained weight loss in this patient group.

scholarly journals Short-term weight loss with diet and physical activity in young adults: The IDEA study

Obesity ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 2385-2397 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Jakicic ◽  
Wendy C. King ◽  
Marsha D. Marcus ◽  
Kelliann K. Davis ◽  
Diane Helsel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity
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