Title

Healthy Weight Maintenance: A Narrative Analysis of Weight Cycling in the Formerly Obese

Authors

Cheri Renee Lewis, Walden UniversityFollow

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Description

This study addressed weight cycling and sustained weight loss among 6 formerly obese weight cyclers. Self-determination theory (SDT) and social cognitive theory (SCT) provided theoretical frameworks. Findings revealed five overarching themes and that no single solution exists for successful sustained weight loss in this population.

Publication Date

2016

City

National Harbor, MD

Keywords

Research Symposium

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences