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Binge Eating and Weight Loss in a Self‐Help Behavior Modification Program
Author(s) -
Delinsky Sherrie Selwyn,
Latner Janet D.,
Wilson G. Terence
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.438
H-Index - 199
eISSN - 1930-739X
pISSN - 1930-7381
DOI - 10.1038/oby.2006.141
Subject(s) - weight loss , medicine , binge eating , body weight , weight management , obesity , physical therapy , clinical psychology , eating disorders
Objective: To examine the occurrence of binge eating and its impact on weight loss outcomes among obese participants in the Trevose Behavior Modification Program, a lay‐administered, lay‐directed self‐help weight loss program offering continuing care. Research Methods and Procedures: Participants completed questionnaires, and weight loss data were recorded prospectively. Results: Although objective bulimic episodes were reported by 41% of the sample, objective bulimic episodes were not associated with worse weight loss outcomes. Mean weight loss after 12 months was 18.2 kg (18.8% of initial body weight) for the treatment completers and 10.3 kg (10.5% of initial body weight) for the full sample (using intent‐to‐treat analyses, with baseline scores carried forward). Discussion: Substantial long‐term weight loss, resulting from a continuing care treatment program, occurred in individuals both with and without frequent binge eating.