Psychology Faculty Publications

Transforming Your Life: An Environmental Modification Approach to Weight Loss

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This investigation compared a traditional behavioral weight loss program with a weight loss intervention emphasizing environmental modification and habit formation and disruption. Fifty-four overweight and obese adults (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m² were randomly assigned to either a 14-week LEARN or TYL intervention. Forty-two participants completed the six-month follow-up assessment. Treatment outcomes between LEARN and TYL participants were equivalent. During the six-month no-treatment follow-up period, participants evidenced a 3.3 lb (SD = 9.2) weight gain. The TYL intervention appears to represent an attractive option for individuals seeking an alternative to the traditional behavioral approach to weight loss.

Publisher's Statement

Availability via databases maintained by the United States National Library of Medicine.

Publication Date

4-2011

Publication Title

Journal of Health Psychology

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105310380986

Start Page No.

430

End Page No.

438

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