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Pre-interventional consideration of weight loss within 30 days is a significant predictor of successful weight loss, independent of the consultation type.
If you are thinking about losing weight, act on it quickly (within a month). This 'readiness' is a strong indicator that you will succeed, especially if you combine it with professional support.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Pre-interventional consideration of weight loss within 30 days (3 %) ... were important predictors.
Why this rating
Post-hoc analysis, but consistent across logistic and linear models.
Source
Predictors of weight loss in young adults who are over-weight or obese and have psychosocial problems: a post hoc analysis
Jørgen Lous et al. · BMC Family Practice · 2016
DOI 10.1186/s12875-016-0437-8
rct · n=495Cited 5×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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