Research
Adherence
Recurrent weight loss attempts are a negative predictor of success in weight loss interventions and may negatively impact self-concept and body image.
Frequent, unsuccessful weight loss attempts can actually predict lower success in future interventions and harm your self-concept. Instead of focusing on the number of attempts, focus on the quality and sustainability of your strategies. If you have made multiple attempts, recognize that this pattern is a known barrier to success, not a personal flaw.
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there is also consistent evidence that amongst obese adults the number of weight loss attempts is a negative predictor of success in weight loss interventions (5). Recurrent weight control efforts may negatively impact on self-concept, body image, pessimistic attributions and feelings of helplessness, all of which could predispose individuals to failure (6,7).
Why this rating
Cites consistent evidence from referenced studies (5, 6, 7).
Source
Prevalence of personal weight control attempts in adults: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Inês Santos et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2016
Meta-analysis · 72 studiesCited 273×
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