Bariatric surgery is an effective obesity treatment; however, most individuals regain weight following surgery. Following a Lifestyle of Wellness (FLOW) is a psychological skills intervention with strategies designed to increase self-efficacy and promote living a healthy lifestyle including regular physical activity. Eleven participants completed FLOW. Results indicated participants enjoyed the program and intended to continue this lifestyle upon program completion. Interviews indicated FLOW was effective for improving self-perceptions, and exercise motivation. The most effective sessions were goal setting, future planning, and stress management. Suggestions for program improvement were provided. This information can be used to improve the ...
Background: Bariatric surgery is considered an effective obesity management intervention for individ...
Background: The epidemic of obesity threatens the health of millions of people. When uncontrolled, o...
Regular physical activity (PA) supports the long-term success of bariatric surgery. However, integra...
Obesity may be defined as a state in which an individual has accrued an excess amount of body fat th...
The growing obesity epidemic is paralleled by an increasing number of bariatric surgeries. Patients ...
A lifestyle approach toward weight loss, encompassing behavior modification strategies, education, a...
This study provides an in-depth analysis of the psychosocial benefits that 10 post-bariatric patient...
Purpose: Self-determination theory (SDT) has been widely used as a useful motivational framework for...
Bariatric surgery is regarded as the most effective obesity treatment to date; however, tens of thou...
The incidence of morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg•mˉ²) is increasing at an exponential rate. Currently, t...
Introduction: Physical activity (PA), exercise, and lifestyle intervention are basic interventions t...
IntroductionUnhealthy lifestyles may hinder bariatric surgery outcomes. This non-randomized controll...
Copyright © 2015 Friedrich C. Jassil et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Cre...
Background: Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss and improves co-morbid conditions, with patients ...
Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States leading to numerous health related conditions. B...
Background: Bariatric surgery is considered an effective obesity management intervention for individ...
Background: The epidemic of obesity threatens the health of millions of people. When uncontrolled, o...
Regular physical activity (PA) supports the long-term success of bariatric surgery. However, integra...
Obesity may be defined as a state in which an individual has accrued an excess amount of body fat th...
The growing obesity epidemic is paralleled by an increasing number of bariatric surgeries. Patients ...
A lifestyle approach toward weight loss, encompassing behavior modification strategies, education, a...
This study provides an in-depth analysis of the psychosocial benefits that 10 post-bariatric patient...
Purpose: Self-determination theory (SDT) has been widely used as a useful motivational framework for...
Bariatric surgery is regarded as the most effective obesity treatment to date; however, tens of thou...
The incidence of morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg•mˉ²) is increasing at an exponential rate. Currently, t...
Introduction: Physical activity (PA), exercise, and lifestyle intervention are basic interventions t...
IntroductionUnhealthy lifestyles may hinder bariatric surgery outcomes. This non-randomized controll...
Copyright © 2015 Friedrich C. Jassil et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Cre...
Background: Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss and improves co-morbid conditions, with patients ...
Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States leading to numerous health related conditions. B...
Background: Bariatric surgery is considered an effective obesity management intervention for individ...
Background: The epidemic of obesity threatens the health of millions of people. When uncontrolled, o...
Regular physical activity (PA) supports the long-term success of bariatric surgery. However, integra...