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Beyond Weight Loss: A Qualitative Exploration Of Participant Expectations And Strategies For Measuring Progress During A Weight Management Program, John Spencer Ingels, Adam Hansell, Sam Zizzi
Beyond Weight Loss: A Qualitative Exploration Of Participant Expectations And Strategies For Measuring Progress During A Weight Management Program, John Spencer Ingels, Adam Hansell, Sam Zizzi
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Objectives:
Previous research with participants in weight management has primarily focused on participant weight-loss expectations. The purpose of this study was to explore participant expectations and strategies for measuring progress during a community-based weight management program.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were completed with 22 participants with overweight or obesity, who were currently enrolled in a 2-year weight management program in order to understand their expectations and strategies for measuring their progress.
Results:
Aside from weight loss, participants’ expectations included improved health, fitness, and mood, gaining support, and developing new habits. Participants discussed measuring their success by focusing on weight loss and …