Revelations of Weight LossBy Jordan MichaudFontbonne University

My Goals for you:Understand the meaning of fad diets, what they are and how to recognize them; allowing you to prepare yourself to face today’s emerging world of weight loss techniquesAcknowledge the influence of Meal FrequencyDetect perceptions regarding barriers to weight loss and healthBuild an understanding on the relationship between weight maintenance and the selfMake connections between the benefits of weight maintenance and the seven dimensions of wellnessValue life-satisfaction as a weight maintenance and wellness outcome

Fad DietsDefined as, “idiosyncratic diets and eating patterns that promote short-term weight loss, usually with no concern for long-term weight maintenance, and enjoy temporary popularity.”

(Wikipedia, 2012)

Identifiers to help you steer clear of fad diets:Rapid weight lossQuantities and limitationsSpecific food combinationsRigid menuNo need to exercise

(Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012)

(MyHotelWedding, 2013)

Identifiers to help you steer clear of fad diets:Rapid weight lossQuantities and limitationsSpecific food combinationsRigid menuNo need to exercise

(Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012)

Why are fad diets so popular?

If quick weight loss isn’t the answer, what is?

BalanceProviding foods in proportion to one another and in proportion to the body’s needs

(Whitney & Rolfes, 2013, GL-3)

(Move with Harmony, 2014)

Meal FrequencyNumber of daily eating occasions, meals and snacks consumed per dayGives the diet structureInfluences-Hunger control-Improves metabolic rate-Body weight regulation

Help to achieve long-term weight loss

(Bachman, Phelan, Wing, & Raynor, 2012, p. 2)(Kulovitz et al, 2013, p. 386-387)

Barriers prior to weight lossMany seek weight loss but aren’t willing to be healthy

- Searching for external solutionsLack of faith overpowers desire to be healthyTimePutting the needs of others before their own.Skills & knowledgeSupport of behavior changeFear of failure

(Economists Intelligence Unit)

Barriers during weight lossTime & effortSatisfactionSustainable rewardsDeterminationMaintenance

(Economists Intelligence Unit)

Weight Maintenance:Implies intentional weight loss that has been subsequently maintained for at least 6 monthsSuccessful weight maintenance associates with,- more initial weight loss- reaching self-determined goal- physically active life style- meal regulation- self-monitoring behaviors- motivation- support- coping strategies- self-efficacy- improved responsibility- psychological strength & stability

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 67)

Weight Maintenance cont’There are 16 of importance:1. Weight loss goals 9. Stress and coping2. Weight loss patterns 10. Attitudes3. Physical activity 11. Motivation4. Dietary intake 12. Locus of control5. Eating patterns 13. Self-efficacy6. Binge eating 14. Personality7. Self-monitoring 15. Depression, mood, and psychiatric diagnosis8. Life events and social support 16. Weight cycling

Relation of its’ factors and the self

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 68-75)

Weight loss goalsAvoid setting unrealistic expectationsShoot for small & self-determined goalsWeight loss patternsLonger weight maintenance chances for further continuation of weight lossThe longer the weight maintenance the less the effort appliedEffort decreases, while pleasure/satisfaction remain the sameShift towards overall greater pleasure

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 68-69)

Physical activityFacilitates intensity of daily activitiesImproves well-beingAvoid looking at exercise as a ritualDietary intakeRegulated intakePortion sizesBreakfast

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 69-70)

Eating patternsFlexible control > rigid controlGet rid of the “All-OR-Nothing” mentality Binge eatingEpisodes of deprivation, followed by gorgingAssociated with weight regainPoses a problem when trying to achieve weight maintenance

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 70)

Self-monitoringObserving oneself and one’s behaviorsCognitive awarenessDeclines with timeLife events & social supportEnvironment and life events can either facilitate or alter the outcomeSocial support = aids maintenance processEnhances motivation

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71)

Stress and copingStress = important risk factorCoping = cognitive/behavioral efforts used to manage external/internal demandsCoping capacity increases over timeAttitudesConfidence (Self-esteem, feeling better with oneself)Healthy narcissism’Responsibility and decision making

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71-72)

MotivationOne of the most important in maintenance achievement Locus of controlThe center of source of…Internal vs. externalBeneficial for later outcomeInternal locus resembles self-efficacy

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 72-73)

Self-efficacyConfidence in personal abilityRegarding long-term weight maintenance, it’s the ability to handle emotions, life situations, and exercisePersonalityReflect a more developed and integrated personalityFlexible thinking > Dichotomous thinking

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 73-74)

Depression, mood, and psychiatric diagnosisDissatisfactionWeight cyclingRepresents the inability of weight maintenance

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 74-75)

Weight Maintenance& theDimensionsof Wellness(TheZenGirl, 2014)

Exploring the Dimensions

(UTexas, 2014)

The ability to and connect with other people in our world. Our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and co-workers contributes to our Social Wellness.Connects with the following weight maintenance factors:

- Life events and social support- Attitudes- Motivation - Personality

(UCR, 2014)(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71-72)

(UTexas, 2014)

The ability to understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring. The ability to acknowledge and share feelings of anger, fear, sadness, or stress; hope, love, joy, and happiness in a productive manner contributes for our Emotional Wellness.Connects with the following weight maintenance factors:

- Eating patterns- Binge eating- Live events and social support- Stress and coping- Attitudes- Motivation- Self-efficacy

(UCR, 2014)(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71-72)

(UTexas, 2014)

The ability to open our minds to new ideas and experiences that can be applied to personal decisions, group interaction, and community betterment.The desire to learn new concepts, improve skills and seek challenges in pursuit of lifelong learning contributes to our Intellectual Wellness.Connects with the following weight maintenance factors:

- Life events and social support- Attitudes- Motivation- Self-efficacy- Personality

(UCR, 2014)(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71-72)

(UTexas, 2014)(UCR, 2014)

The ability to recognize our own responsibility for the quality of the air, water, and the land that surrounds us.The ability to make a positive impact on the quality of our environment, be in our homes, our communities, or our planet contributes to Environmental Wellness.Connects with the following weight maintenance factors:

- Physical activity- Stress and coping

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71-72)

(UTexas, 2014)(UCR, 2014)

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71-72)

The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness adopting healthful habits (routine checkups, balanced diet, exercise, etc.) while avoiding destructive habits will lead to optimal Physical Wellness.Connects with the following weight maintenance factors:

- Weight loss goals- Physical activity- Dietary intake- Eating patterns- Motivation

(UTexas, 2014)(UCR, 2014)

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71-72)

The ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our lives.Our desire to contribute in our careers to make positive impact on the organizations we work in and to society as a whole leads to Occupational Wellness.Connects with the following weight maintenance factors:- Self-monitoring- Life events and social support- Stress and coping- Attitudes- Motivation- Locus of control

(UTexas, 2014)(UCR, 2014)

(Elfhag & Rossner, 2004, p. 71-72)

The ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives.The ability to develop congruency between values and actions and to realize a common purpose that binds creation together contributes to our Spiritual Wellness.Connects with the following weight maintenance factors:- Self-monitoring- Life events and social support- Stress and coping- Attitudes- Self-efficacy

Overall goal =Improve the quality of life“Human needs are the foundations for quality of life, and that quality of life is the degree of satisfaction of those needs.”

Achieved through the dimensions of wellnessIndividualized to the self

Now let us take a minute to gather all of our thoughts…

Fad dietsPerceptions

Barriers do existWeight maintenance

BenefitsConnection with wellness

=Web of Interrelations

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