Self-Weighing Instruction Feasibility Study
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Scant data have been reported on the effects of weight self-monitoring during weight control. The purpose of this pilot project was to consider the questions: Is it possible to assign participants to engage in daily weight self-monitoring, and are there differential effects on mood of daily versus weekly weighing?
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This study tested the feasibility of assigning participants to daily or weekly weighing, monitored adherence to weighing instructions, and tracked additional behavioral and psychosocial indicators over a period of six months. It was hypothesized that there would be no differences in mood or adherence between daily versus weekly weighing conditions. Knowledge about the benefits of frequent self-weighing may shape public health recommendations for regular weighing as a weight reduction or obesity prevention strategy.
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Inclusion criteria
- Body mass index between 25 and 35 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
- Current weight loss program participation
- Chronic health conditions (diabetes, cancer, heart disease, psychiatric disorders requiring medication)
- Current or past eating disorder
- Current pregnancy or pregnant in past year
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Interventional model
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30 participants in 2 patient groups
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