Research
Adherence
Behavioral therapies, specifically Motivational Interviewing (MI) and self-monitoring (food diaries, weight logs), are critical components for improving adherence and weight loss success in multidisciplinary programs.
To succeed in a weight loss program, actively track your food intake and weight. Use Motivational Interviewing techniques with your provider to set realistic goals. These behavioral strategies are key to sticking with the diet and exercise plan.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
All studies employed MI, food diaries, and self-monitoring of weight as behavioral therapies... Increased self-monitoring, such as weekly online support groups or food diaries, coupled with behavioral sessions have been associated with weight loss success.
Why this rating
Consistently reported across multiple studies in the review.
Source
Tipping the scales: Provider perspectives on a multi-disciplinary approach to obesity
Dellyse Bright et al. · Experimental Biology and Medicine · 2019
DOI 10.1177/1535370219825639
narrative_reviewCited 7×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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