scholarly journals Effectiveness of different types of mental simulation in the weight loss process based on a perseverance study among people with different BMI

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojciech Styk ◽  
Szymon Zmorzyński ◽  
Waldemar Klinkosz
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mental Simulation ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Loss Process ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Process Simulations ◽  
Body Mass Indexes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Weight Loss Process

Abstract Background Most of the world’s population lives in countries in which overweight and obesity kill more people than does underweight. The weight loss process can be supported by mental simulations, which are used to help individuals to effectively strive towards various goals. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of different types of mental simulations on perseverance, resistance to distractors and the ability to inhibit irrelevant thoughts or memories in people with different body mass indexes (BMI). Methods The study included 252 participants. They performed process simulations and outcome simulations, using instructions presented to them during the experiment. Perseverance and resistance to distractors were determined using a computer maze-solving task. Two indicators of perseverance were analysed: number of maze tasks solved and total time spent on solving the test. Mean time spent on a single task was used as a measure of resistance to distractors and the ability to inhibit irrelevant thoughts and memories. Results The results of the analyses showed that the type of mental simulation used had an effect on the indicators of perseverance. Process simulation subjects completed more tasks and spent more time solving the test than outcome simulation subjects. A relationship was found between the subjects’ BMI and the investigated indicators. Individuals who were underweight, overweight or obese scored lower on all three indicators compared to subjects with normal BMI. In people with a BMI above normal, mental simulations increased resistance to distractors and the ability to inhibit thoughts sidetracking them from the task at hand. It is possible that increasing the resistance to distractors is responsible for the effectiveness of mental simulations in the weight loss process. Conclusion Our results can be applied in developing interventions for people who suffer from overweight and obesity. Psychological interventions based on mental simulations can be used to assist individuals in physical activity, leading to an improvement in health, but it has to be underlined that the mechanism of their action may vary from person to person.

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2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
trimfastketo not provided
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Loss Process ◽  
Weight Loss Process

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scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Supportive Psychotherapy in Weight Loss in a Group of Young Overweight and Obese Women

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 532
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Juchacz ◽  
Patrycja Kłos ◽  
Violetta Dziedziejko ◽  
Rafał W. Wójciak
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Supportive Psychotherapy ◽  
Diet Plan ◽  
Sustained Effect ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Loss Effect

Overweight and obesity are among the most widespread health problems worldwide. The primary cause of obesity is an inability to control overeating. Therefore, today, obesity needs to be treated more as an eating disorder, i.e., a mental disorder, and thus, it should be approached as such. Taking the above together, this study aimed to assess the impact of supportive psychotherapy on reducing body weight in young overweight and obese women who attempted slimming therapy and, additionally, the possibility of maintaining the weight-loss effect in the long term. Sixty young women aged 20–30 were randomized into three groups that differed in therapeutic management. With the help of an individually selected diet plan, the highest effectiveness in weight loss was demonstrated in people whose weight reduction was supported by goal-oriented psychotherapy. In this group, a sustained effect of slimming and even further weight loss were observed six months following the discontinuation of the therapy. In conclusion, traditional slimming therapies using an individual diet plan and a dietitian’s care are effective; however, supportive psychotherapeutic work provides more beneficial results and maintains the change from a long-term perspective.

Psychological Well-Being, Health Behaviors, and Weight Loss Among Participants in a Residential, Kripalu Yoga-Based Weight Loss Program

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tosca Braun ◽  
Crystal Park ◽  
Lisa Ann Conboy
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The Impact

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in humans is a growing public health concern in the United States. Concomitants include poor health behaviors and reduced psychological well-being. Preliminary evidence suggests yoga and treatment paradigms incorporating mindfulness, self-compassion (SC), acceptance, non-dieting, and intuitive eating may improve these ancillary correlates, which may promote long-term weight loss. Methods: We explored the impact of a 5-day residential weight loss program, which was multifaceted and based on Kripalu yoga, on health behaviors, weight loss, and psychological well-being in overweight/obese individuals. Thirty-seven overweight/obese program participants (age 32-65, BMI<25) completed validated mind-fulness, SC, lifestyle behavior, and mood questionnaires at baseline, post-program, and 3-month follow-up and reported their weight 1 year after program completion. Results: Significant improvements in nutrition behaviors, SC, mindfulness, stress management, and spiritual growth were observed immediately post-program (n = 31, 84% retention), with medium to large effect sizes. At 3-month follow-up (n = 18, 49% retention), most changes persisted. Physical activity and mood disturbance had improved significantly post-program but failed to reach significance at 3-month follow-up. Self-report weight loss at 1 year (n = 19, 51% retention) was significant. Conclusion: These findings suggest a Kripalu yoga-based, residential weight loss program may foster psychological well-being, improved nutrition behaviors, and weight loss. Given the exploratory nature of this investigation, more rigorous work in this area is warranted.

scholarly journals The use of green tea in the weight loss process: a review of the literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 49381-49384
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Treatment Methods ◽  
Loss Process ◽  
Weight Loss Process

A disease that generates great concern worldwide is obesity, through which the accumulation of body fat can result in the increase of other health problems. The use of plants is evolving every day as a strategy for weight reduction and one of the treatment methods that is expanding the most is the consumption of green tea. The objective of this study was to conduct a review of the last five years of studies on the use of green tea and its effects on weight loss. As a research strategy, it was used data available in the platforms: Pubmed, Scielo, Lilacs and Google Scholar. However, the studies analyzed on green tea for weight loss and prevention of obesity indicate that there are better results when it is associated with physical activity, diet and specialized monitoring.

scholarly journals Impact of adult weight management interventions on mental health: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e031857
Author(s):  
Rebecca A Jones ◽  
Emma R Lawlor ◽  
Simon J Griffin ◽  
Esther M F van Sluijs ◽  
Amy L Ahern
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
English Language ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionThe effects of interventions targeting weight loss on physical health are well described, yet the evidence for mental health is less clear. It is essential to better understand the impact of weight management interventions on mental health to optimise care and minimise risk of harm. We will assess the effect of behavioural weight management interventions on mental health in adults with overweight and obesity.Methods and analysisThe systematic review will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidance. We will include behavioural weight management interventions with a diet and/or physical activity component focusing on weight loss for adults with a body mass index ≥25 kg/m2. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and cluster RCTs will be the only eligible study designs. Outcomes of interest will be related to mental health. The following databases were searched from inception to 07 May 2019: MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane database (CENTRAL), PsycINFO, ASSIA, AMED and CINAHL. The search strategy was based on four concepts: (1) adults, defined as ≥18 years, with overweight/obesity, defined as BMI ≥25kg/m², (2) weight management interventions, (3) mental health outcomes and (4) study design. The search was restricted to English-language published papers, with no other restrictions applied. Two stage screening for eligibility will be completed by two independent reviewers, with two independent reviewers completing data extraction and risk of bias assessment. Data permitting, a random-effects meta-analysis of outcomes, subgroup analyses and meta-regression will be conducted. If not appropriate, narrative synthesis and ‘levels of evidence’ assessment will be completed.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required as primary data will not be collected. The completed systematic review will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal, at conferences and contribute towards the lead author’s PhD thesis.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019131659.

scholarly journals Use of Technology-Based Interventions in the Treatment of Patients with Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3634
Author(s):  
Lorena Rumbo-Rodríguez ◽  
Miriam Sánchez-SanSegundo ◽  
Nicolás Ruiz-Robledillo ◽  
Natalia Albaladejo-Blázquez ◽  
Rosario Ferrer-Cascales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Personal Digital Assistant ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Global Epidemic ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Different Types

Introduction: Obesity is one of the most important health problems worldwide. The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the last decades and is now recognized as a global epidemic. Given the dramatic consequences of obesity, new intervention approaches based on the potential of technologies have been developed. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of studies using PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and MedLine databases to assess how different types of technologies may play an important role on weight loss in obese patients. Results: Forty-seven studies using different types of technologies including smartphones, app, websites, virtual reality and personal digital assistant were included in the review. About half of interventions (47%) found a significant effect of the technology-based interventions for weight lost in obese patients. The provision of feedback could also be effective as a complement to interventions carried out using technology to promote weight loss. Conclusions: The use of technologies can be effective to increase weight loss in patients with obesity improving treatment adherence through self-monitoring.

The Pyrolysis Characteristics of Low Ash Lignite

2013 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 755-758
Author(s):  
Ying Xu ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Yong Fa Zhang ◽  
Guo Jie Zhang ◽  
Xiang Lan Li
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Maximum Rate ◽  
Main Process ◽  
Pyrolysis Process ◽  
Loss Process ◽  
Pyrolysis Characteristics ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Weight Loss Process

The pyrolysis characteristics of lignite with low ash were investigated and the influences of heating rate on the weight loss process were also discussed. The results showed the lignite pyrolysis process can be divided into three stages, in which the second stage, the temperature range is about 300oC ~550oC, is the main process of the weight loss; with the heating rate is enhanced, the temperature of maximum rate of weight loss was increased while the maximum rate of coal weight loss is increased, and the temperature of maximum rate of coal weight loss is basically the same.

scholarly journals The Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Weight Loss and Body Composition in Subjects with Overweight and Obesity Participating in a Nationwide Weight-Loss Program: Impact of a Remote Consultation Follow-Up—The CO-RNPC Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2152
Author(s):  
Sébastien Bailly ◽  
Odile Fabre ◽  
Rémy Legrand ◽  
Laurent Pantagis ◽  
Monique Mendelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Dose Effect ◽  
Remote Consultation ◽  
Consultation Group ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Remote Consultations

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the nationwide total lockdown (LD) in France on weight loss and body composition modifications in subjects participating in a weight loss program and to evaluate the impact of remote consultations on participants’ adherence to the weight loss program. The CO-RNPC study was a prospective multicentre cohort study including participants undergoing a two to six months program. The rate of weight loss in kg/week was computed before (15 days), during (99 days) and after LD (15 days). In the 1550 completing participants, body weight decreased from 87.1 kg [IQR 77.0; 100.2] to 82.3 kg [72.1; 94.3] resulting in a difference of −4.79 kg [−4.48; −5.10] (p < 0.01), with a corresponding reduction in waist circumference by 4 cm ([0; 9], p < 0.01). The median weight loss was 4.4 kg [0.5; 9.4] in those who used remote consultations, and 1.4 kg [0.8; 5.7] in the no remote consultation group (p < 0.01). In this large prospective cohort, we observed that the rate of weight loss was reduced during LD. This reduction was counterbalanced in participants involved in a remote consultation follow-up with a dose-effect response based on the number of remote consultations.

scholarly journals Potential Adverse Effects of Female and Male Obesity on Fertility: A Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Amiri ◽  
Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Miscarriage Rate ◽  
First Line Therapy ◽  
The Impact

Context: Despite several studies documenting that obesity affects female and male fertility and leads to multiple adverse reproductive outcomes, the mechanisms involved are not elucidated. We aimed to summarize the potential adverse effects of female and male obesity, as well as the impact of weight loss on their fertility status. Evidence Acquisition: This review summarizes papers investigating the potential adverse effects of female and male obesity and the impact of weight-loss interventions on fertility among reproductive age populations. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were searched for retrieving studies published up to November 2019 on obesity/overweight among reproductive age populations. Results: The review of 68 studies revealed that female and male obesity/overweight increases the risk of sub-fecundity and infertility. The destructive effects of female obesity on reproduction are attributed to a variety of ovarian and extra-ovarian factors. In women with overweight or obesity, the time taken to conceive is longer, and they have a decreased fertility rate, increased requirement for gonadotropins, and higher miscarriage rate when compared to those with normal weight. Male obesity may lead to subfertility, mainly because of the disruption of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, increased testicular temperature, impairment of the physical and molecular structure of sperm, decreased sperm quality, and erectile dysfunction due to peripheral vascular disease. Most studies recommend lifestyle interventions as first-line therapy in the general population of women and men with obesity and infertility. Conclusions: This study shows the negative effects of female and male overweight and obesity on fertility. Therefore, educational interventions on the adverse effects of obesity and the benefits of weight reduction, such as increasing pregnancy rate, should be considered for couples seeking fertility.

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