Adherence
Impulsiveness (measured by BIS-11 and MCQ) and temporal discounting (preference for immediate rewards) are significant predictors of weight regain, as they correlate with higher caloric intake and poor adherence to dietary restrictions.
If you find it hard to stick to your diet, it might not just be a lack of discipline. Your brain's tendency to prefer immediate rewards (like tasty food) over long-term goals (like health) plays a role. Recognizing this 'impulsiveness' can help you implement strategies to manage it, such as removing triggers or planning ahead.
Since higher caloric intake has been associated with impulsiveness, the BIS-11 also may serve as a predictor of weight regain... individuals with obesity score higher, on average, for temporal monetary discounting... such inclinations could be an important predictor of weight regain.
Why this rating
The paper describes the use of these measures in the POWERS study and cites supporting literature, but does not present the primary trial results linking them to weight regain yet.
Source
The Physiology of the WEight-Reduced State (POWERS) study: environmental, psychological, and social determinants of health
Sai Krupa Das et al. · International Journal of Obesity · 2025
DOI 10.1038/s41366-025-01911-5
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