Weight Loss

Greater percentage of total weight loss was associated with better psychological outcomes. Public accountability helped prevent unplanned cheating during the weight-loss phase. Fasting schedules differ for active weight loss and maintenance. Exercise intentions do not reliably lead to physical activity. The study treats diet adherence and physical activity as weight-loss behaviours. The weight-loss phase shifted from about 5,000 calories of processed foods to about 2,000 calories of whole foods per day. After target weight is reached, fasting intensity can be reduced. Weight loss alone did not explain all psychological outcomes after surgery. The first two weeks of the weight-loss phase were the hardest part. The withdrawal-like period improved after about two weeks. The study will examine perceptual factors that block conversion from intention to weight-loss behaviour. Planned, portion-controlled cheat foods were used during holidays to avoid overindulgence and aftermath effects. The transition produced grumpiness, moodiness, headaches, cravings, and desire for processed-food highs. Maintenance fasting can include relaxed weekends and does not need to occur every day. Daily fasti…