Positive Body Image
Is A Key Factor To
Effective Weight Loss and For Maintaining
Successful,
Long Term
Weight Control, According To Research...
Is A Key Factor To
Effective Weight Loss and For Maintaining
Successful,
Long Term
Weight Control, According To Research...
Almost a quarter (25%) of men and women in England and over a third (33%) of adults in America are obese.
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease
and can significantly shorten a person's life expectancy.
New research published by the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity shows that improving body image can enhance the effectiveness
of weight loss programs based on dietary intake and
physical exercise.
and can significantly shorten a person's life expectancy.
New research published by the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity shows that improving body image can enhance the effectiveness
of weight loss programs based on dietary intake and
physical exercise.
Researchers from the Technical University of Lisbon and Bangor University enrolled overweight and obese women
on a year-long weight loss program. Half the women were given general health information about good nutrition, stress management, and the importance of taking care of yourself. The other half attended 30 weekly group sessions (behavioral intervention plan) where issues such as exercise, emotional eating, improving body image and the recognition of, and
how to overcome, personal barriers to weight loss and
lapses from the diet were discussed.
on a year-long weight loss program. Half the women were given general health information about good nutrition, stress management, and the importance of taking care of yourself. The other half attended 30 weekly group sessions (behavioral intervention plan) where issues such as exercise, emotional eating, improving body image and the recognition of, and
how to overcome, personal barriers to weight loss and
lapses from the diet were discussed.
On the behavioral intervention plan women discovered that
the way they thought about their body improved and that concerns about body shape and size were reduced. Compared to the control group they were better able to self-regulate their eating and they lost much more weight, losing on average 7% of their starting weight compared to less than 2% for the control group.
the way they thought about their body improved and that concerns about body shape and size were reduced. Compared to the control group they were better able to self-regulate their eating and they lost much more weight, losing on average 7% of their starting weight compared to less than 2% for the control group.
The researchers explained, "Body image problems are
very common amongst overweight and obese people,
often leading to comfort eating and more rigid eating
patterns, and are obstacles to losing weight. Our results showed a strong correlation between improvements in
body image, especially in reducing anxiety about other peoples' opinions, and positive changes in eating behavior. From this we believe that learning to relate to your body
in healthier ways is an important aspect of maintaining
weight loss and should be addressed in every weight
control program."
very common amongst overweight and obese people,
often leading to comfort eating and more rigid eating
patterns, and are obstacles to losing weight. Our results showed a strong correlation between improvements in
body image, especially in reducing anxiety about other peoples' opinions, and positive changes in eating behavior. From this we believe that learning to relate to your body
in healthier ways is an important aspect of maintaining
weight loss and should be addressed in every weight
control program."
Journal Reference:
Body image change and improved eating self-regulation in a weight management intervention in women. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2011
This article is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment. Contact your doctor or healthcare professional for medical and nutritional consultation.
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