Weight loss history as a predictor of weight loss: Results from Phase i of the weight loss maintenance trial

Valerie H. Myers; Megan A. McVay; Catherine M. Champagne; Jack F. Hollis; Janelle W. Coughlin; Kristine L. Funk; Christina M. Gullion; Gerald J. Jerome; Catherine M. Loria; Carmen D. Samuel-Hodge; Victor J. Stevens; Laura P. Svetkey; Phillip J. Brantley

doi:10.1007/s10865-012-9450-0

Weight loss history as a predictor of weight loss: Results from Phase i of the weight loss maintenance trial

Valerie H. Myers, Megan A. McVay, Catherine M. Champagne, Jack F. Hollis, Janelle W. Coughlin, Kristine L. Funk, Christina M. Gullion, Gerald J. Jerome, Catherine M. Loria, Carmen D. Samuel-Hodge, Victor J. Stevens, Laura P. Svetkey, Phillip J. Brantley

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Past studies have suggested that weight loss history is associated with subsequent weight loss. However, questions remain whether method and amount of weight lost in previous attempts impacts current weight loss efforts. This study utilized data from the Weight Loss Maintenance Trial to examine the association between weight loss history and weight loss outcomes in a diverse sample of high-risk individuals. Multivariate regression analysis was conducted to determine which specific aspects of weight loss history predict change in weight during a 6-month weight loss intervention. Greater weight loss was predicted by fewer previous weight loss attempts with assistance (p = 0.03), absence of previous dietary/herbal weight loss supplement use (p = 0.01), and greater maximum weight loss in previous attempts (p < 0.001). Future interventions may benefit from assessment of weight loss history and tailoring of interventions based on past weight loss behaviors and outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	574-582
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Volume	36
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-012-9450-0
State	Published - Dec 2013

Keywords

Behavioral
Greatest weight loss
Lifestyle
Previous weight
Weight loss history
Weight loss method

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Myers, V. H., McVay, M. A., Champagne, C. M., Hollis, J. F., Coughlin, J. W., Funk, K. L., Gullion, C. M., Jerome, G. J., Loria, C. M., Samuel-Hodge, C. D., Stevens, V. J., Svetkey, L. P., & Brantley, P. J. (2013). Weight loss history as a predictor of weight loss: Results from Phase i of the weight loss maintenance trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 36(6), 574-582. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-012-9450-0

Myers, VH, McVay, MA, Champagne, CM, Hollis, JF, Coughlin, JW, Funk, KL, Gullion, CM, Jerome, GJ, Loria, CM, Samuel-Hodge, CD, Stevens, VJ, Svetkey, LP & Brantley, PJ 2013, 'Weight loss history as a predictor of weight loss: Results from Phase i of the weight loss maintenance trial', Journal of Behavioral Medicine, vol. 36, no. 6, pp. 574-582. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-012-9450-0

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