Adherence
Behavioral routinization and the ability to overcome self-identified limitations are critical factors for successful weight loss, distinguishing high responders from non-responders.
Focus on building sustainable routines rather than perfection. Identify your specific barriers (e.g., fatigue, convenience) and create specific strategies to overcome them (e.g., gym near work, meal prep). Social support and accountability are also crucial for maintaining these routines.
Successful participants described... more active engagement with self- limitations... and a greater ability to routinise dietary and exercise changes than did participants who did not lose weight.
Why this rating
Qualitative data supports the mechanism, but sample size is small.
Source
Qualitative study of perceptions of factors contributing to success or failure among participants in a US weight loss trial of financial incentives and environmental change strategies
Karen Glanz et al. · BMJ Open · 2024
DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078111
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