SynthesisObesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity2017
Cognitive and behavioural strategies for self-directed weight loss: systematic review of qualitative studies.
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- Cognitive and behavioural strategies for self-directed weight loss: systematic review of qualitative studies.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2017Pooled it
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- Protocol for a pilot RCT investigating a weight loss navigation program for adults.Contemporary clinical trials · 2026Article
- Dietary and Behavioral Strategies for Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2025Review
- The experiences of night shift workers following three different dietary weight loss interventions: a qualitative study using behaviour change theory.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Article
- Personal Experiences and Preferences for Weight-Management Services from Adults Living with Overweight and Obesity in the United Kingdom.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Self-identified strategies to manage intake of tempting foods: cross-sectional and prospective associations with BMI and snack intake.Public health nutrition · 2024Article
- Weight management strategies in Middle-Aged Women (MAW): Development and validation of a questionnaire based on the Oxford Food and Activity Behaviors Taxonomy (OxFAB-MAW) in a Portuguese sample.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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- Cognitive and behavioural strategies employed to overcome "lapses" and prevent "relapse" among weight-loss maintainers and regainers: A qualitative study.Clinical obesity · 2020Article
- An Experientially Derived Model of Flexible and Intentional Actions for Weight Loss Maintenance After Severe Obesity.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Article
- Insights From Google Play Store User Reviews for the Development of Weight Loss Apps: Mixed-Method Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2017Article
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Abstract
aimWe conducted a systematic review of qualitative studies to examine the strategies people employ as part of self-directed weight loss attempts, map these to an existing behaviour change taxonomy and explore attitudes and beliefs surrounding these strategies.
methodsSeven electronic databases were searched in December 2015 for qualitative studies in overweight and obese adults attempting to lose weight through behaviour change. We were interested in strategies used by participants in self-directed efforts to lose weight. Two reviewers extracted data from included studies. Thematic and narrative synthesis techniques were used.
resultsThirty one studies, representing over 1,000 participants, were included. Quality of the included studies was mixed. The most commonly covered types of strategies were restrictions, self-monitoring, scheduling, professional support and weight management aids. With the exception of scheduling, for which participant experiences were predominantly positive, participants' attitudes and beliefs surrounding implementation of these groups of strategies were mixed. Two new groups of strategies were added to the existing taxonomy: reframing and self-experimentation.
conclusionsThis review demonstrates that at present, interventions targeting individuals engaged in self-management of weight do not necessarily reflect lived experiences of self-directed weight loss.
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