Adherence

Continuing telemonitoring and monthly counseling after one year of weight loss significantly slows weight regain compared to discontinuing the program, although the difference may not reach statistical significance in small samples.

If you have successfully lost weight using a telemonitoring program, consider continuing with a reduced frequency of contact (e.g., monthly instead of weekly) rather than stopping completely. While the statistical difference might be small in some studies, clinical observation suggests that continued, even minimal, support helps prevent significant weight regain, which is common when programs are discontinued abruptly.