Key Determinants of Weight Loss Trajectory Across Different Periods of a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
Authors' conclusion
Findings suggest targeted interventions that address the specific challenges of each period of weight loss interventions. As treatment progresses, strategies focused on emotional-related behaviors may be crucial for sustaining weight loss.
Study context
- Population
- Participants aged 18–65 years in a 24-week cognitive behavioral weight loss program
- Participants
- 1,252 participants
- Outcome
- Determinants of weight loss trajectory across three treatment periods (0-6, 7-12, 13-24 weeks)
- Follow-up
- 24 weeks
Methodological detailsBody weight measured weekly
- Body weight measured weekly
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Determinants of weight loss trajectory
Rate of weight loss progressively decreased from the 1st to the 3rd period
770-198 g/week
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Key Determinants of Weight Loss Trajectory Across Different Periods of a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention. Obesity (Silver Spring). Published 20 January 2026. doi:10.
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