scholarly journals DOES THE ACCUMULATION OF 150 MINUTES OF EXERCISE PER WEEK IMPROVE WEIGHT LOSS AND FAT LOSS IN OVERWEIGHT ADULT WOMEN?

1998 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
J M Jakicic ◽  
R R Wing ◽  
C Winters
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Fat Loss ◽  
Overweight Adult

Weight Loss for Women: Studies of Smokers and Nonsmokers Using Hypnosis and Multicomponent Treatments with and without Overt Aversion

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 931-933 ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Women Studies ◽  
Women Smokers ◽  
Weight Losses ◽  
Index Study ◽  
Overweight Adult

Study 1 compared overweight adult women smokers ( n = 50) and nonsmokers ( n = 50) in an hypnosis-based, weight-loss program. Smokers and nonsmokers achieved significant weight losses and decreases in Body Mass Index. Study 2 treated 100 women either in an hypnosis only ( n = 50) or an overt aversion and hypnosis ( n = 50) program. This multicomponent follow-up study replicated significant weight losses and declines in Body Mass Index. The overt aversion and hypnosis program yielded significantly lower posttreatment weights and a greater average number of pounds lost.

Participation in Multicomponent Hypnosis Treatment Programs for Women's Weight Loss with and without Overt Aversion

1996 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 659-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Johnson ◽  
Richard T. Karkut
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Electric Shock ◽  
Behavior Management ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Weight Losses ◽  
Overweight Adult

Studies of hypnotic, covert and overt aversive techniques have yielded equivocal results when each has been examined for a singular effect on weight lost. Some have advocated study of effective combinations of techniques before investing in other applications. Two programs of hypnosis, imagery, diet, tape, behavior management and support but differing in the overt use of aversion (electric shock, disgusting tastes, smells) were examined. A total of 172 overweight adult women were treated, 86 in a hypnosis only and 86 in an overt aversion and hypnosis program. Both programs achieved significant weight losses. Although subjects who received overt aversion attained somewhat more desired goals and lost more weight than subjects receiving only hypnosis, the differences were not significant.

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

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.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Visceral Fat Loss in Response to a Multifaceted Weight Loss Intervention

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu FX ◽  
Flatt SW ◽  
Nichols JF ◽  
Pakiz B ◽  
Barkai HS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Visceral Fat ◽  
Weight Loss Intervention ◽  
Fat Loss ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Effects of Ad Libitum Low Carbohydrate Versus Low Fat Diets on Body Weight and Fat Mass

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 658-658
Author(s):  
Alex Schick ◽  
James Boring ◽  
Amber Courville ◽  
Isabelle Gallagher ◽  
Juen Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Low Fat ◽  
Fat Loss ◽  
Low Carbohydrate ◽  
Ad Libitum

Abstract Objectives To describe the effects of ad libitum low-fat (LF) and low-carbohydrate (LC) diets on body weight and fat mass. Methods Sixteen adults without diabetes spent 29 continuous days residing at the Metabolic Clinical Research Unit of the NIH Clinical Center where they were fed ad libitum either an animal-based, LC diet (75% fat, 10% carbohydrates, 15% protein) or a plant-based, LF diet (75% carbohydrates, 10% fat, 15% protein). Participants were randomly assigned to one diet for the first phase of the study (14 days), after which they were switched to the other diet for the remainder of the study. Participants were given three meals daily and were provided with additional snacks amounting to 200% of their daily energy requirements as determined by their resting energy expenditure multiplied by 1.6. Subjects were told that this was not a weight loss study and were not informed about the primary study aim. They were instructed to eat as much or as little as they desired. Total body weight and fat mass were measured using a calibrated scale and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, respectively. Subjects were blinded to their data and wore loose-fitting scrubs to avoid any feedback regarding changes in the fit of their clothing. Results Subjects included 7 women and 9 men, with an age of (mean ± SE) 29 ± 1.7 years and BMI of 27.5 ± 1.5 at baseline. Participants lost weight on both diets, with the LC diet resulting in 1.34 ± 0.31 kg of weight loss (P = 0.0006) and the LF diet resulting in 1.09 ± 0.31 kg of weight loss (P = 0.003) which was not significantly different from the LC diet (P = 0.58). However, participants lost 0.6 ± 0.17 kg of body fat on the LF diet (P = 0.002) but the LC diet did not result in significant body fat loss (0.04 ± 0.17 kg; P = 0.8) and the difference in body fat loss between the diets was statistically significant (P = 0.03). Conclusions While participants lost similar amounts of weight on both diets, only the LF diet led to significant body fat loss. Early weight loss with a LC diet does not necessarily reflect a similar state of negative energy balance as compared with a LF diet. Funding Sources Intramural Research Program of the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

scholarly journals TRANSITION TO A MORE EVEN DISTRIBUTION OF PROTEIN INTAKE IS ASSOCIATED WITH ENHANCED FAT LOSS IN OBESE OLDER ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S841-S841
Author(s):  
Samaneh Farsijani ◽  
Jane A Cauley ◽  
Adam J Santanasto ◽  
Nancy W Glynn ◽  
Robert M Boudreau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Protein Distribution ◽  
Fat Loss

Abstract Background: Optimization of intentional weight loss in obese older adults, through preferential fat mass reduction, is challenging, as the concomitant lean mass loss may exacerbate sarcopenia. Here, we assessed whether changes in within-day protein intake distribution are related to improvements in body composition in overweight/obese older adults during a hypocaloric and exercise intervention. Methods: Thirty-six community-dwelling, overweight-to-obese (BMI 28.0-39.9 kg/m2), sedentary older adults (aged 70.6±6.1 years) were randomized into either physical activity plus successful aging health education (PA+SA; n=15) or physical activity plus weight loss (PA+WL; n=21) programs. Body composition (by CT and DXA) and dietary intake (by three-day food records) were determined at baseline, 6-month, and 12-month follow-up visits. Within-day protein distribution was calculated as the coefficient of variation of protein ingested at breakfast [5:00–10:59], lunch [11:00–16:59] and dinner [17:00–1:00]. Secondary analysis was performed to determine associations between changes in protein intake distribution and body composition. Results: In both groups, baseline protein intake was skewed towards dinner. The pattern of protein intake changed towards a more even within-day distribution in PA+WL, but it remained unchanged in PA+SA. Transition towards a more even pattern of protein intake was independently associated with a greater decline in BMI (P<0.05) and abdominal subcutaneous fat (P<0.05) in PA+WL. However, changes in protein CV were not associated with weight loss in PA+SA. Conclusion: Our results show that mealtime distribution of protein intake throughout the day was associated with improved weight and fat loss under hypocaloric diet combined with physical activity.

scholarly journals Effects of diet cycling on weight loss, fat loss and resting energy expenditure in women

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Y Kresta ◽  
Mike Byrd ◽  
Jonathan M Oliver ◽  
Claire Canon ◽  
Michelle Mardock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Resting Energy Expenditure ◽  
Fat Loss ◽  
Resting Energy

scholarly journals Inhibition of Cisplatin-Induced Lipid Catabolism and Weight Loss by Ghrelin in Male Mice

Endocrinology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 154 (9) ◽  
pp. 3118-3129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose M. Garcia ◽  
Thomas Scherer ◽  
Ji-an Chen ◽  
Bobby Guillory ◽  
Anriada Nassif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Lipid Metabolism ◽  
Caloric Intake ◽  
Fat Loss ◽  
Lipid Catabolism ◽  
Feeding Experiments ◽  
Muscle Pair ◽  
Involuntary Weight Loss

Cachexia, defined as an involuntary weight loss ≥5%, is a serious and dose-limiting side effect of chemotherapy that decreases survival in cancer patients. Alterations in lipid metabolism are thought to cause the lipodystrophy commonly associated with cachexia. Ghrelin has been proposed to ameliorate the alterations in lipid metabolism due to its orexigenic and anabolic properties. However, the mechanisms of action through which ghrelin could potentially ameliorate chemotherapy-associated cachexia have not been elucidated. The objectives of this study were to identify mechanisms by which the chemotherapeutic agent cisplatin alters lipid metabolism and to establish the role of ghrelin in reversing cachexia. Cisplatin-induced weight and fat loss were prevented by ghrelin. Cisplatin increased markers of lipolysis in white adipose tissue (WAT) and of β-oxidation in liver and WAT and suppressed lipogenesis in liver, WAT, and muscle. Ghrelin prevented the imbalance between lipolysis, β-oxidation, and lipogenesis in WAT and muscle. Pair-feeding experiments demonstrated that the effects of cisplatin and ghrelin on lipogenesis, but not on lipolysis and β-oxidation, were due to a reduction in food intake. Thus, ghrelin prevents cisplatin-induced weight and fat loss by restoring adipose tissue functionality. An increase in caloric intake further enhances the anabolic effects of ghrelin.

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