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To evaluate the effectiveness of an independent, workbook-based behavior modification program focusing on diet and exercise self-monitoring for weight loss.

October 1, 1993International Journal of Sports Medicine

Successful Weight Loss in a Self-Taught, Self-Administered Program

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To evaluate the effectiveness of an independent, workbook-based behavior modification program focusing on diet and exercise self-monitoring for weight loss.
Assigned 35 obese adults (14 men, 21 women; baseline body fat 36.5 ± 1.3%) to follow a self-administered behavioral weight-loss workbook independently for 6 months.
Compared body composition and dietary outcomes against a control group (n = 9) that received no workbook materials using ANOVA.
The intervention group lost 8.1 ± 0.9 kg of body weight, 6.4 ± 0.8 kg of fat mass, and 3.9 ± 0.6% body fat (p < 0.001 over time; p < 0.0001 vs. controls, who showed no change).
Intervention participants reduced daily energy intake from 11.3 ± 0.6 to 8.9 ± 0.5 MJ/d (p < 0.0001) and dietary fat from 36.1 ± 1.0% to 27.9 ± 1.3% of energy (p < 0.0001), alongside significant increases in fiber, carbohydrate, and protein intake versus controls (p < 0.03).

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Controlled trial demonstrates significant body fat and weight reduction in obese adults, indicating self-guided behavioral programs are effective.

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Miller et al. (1993) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a109de1d91177df95fceaa7 https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-1021199

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Controlled trial demonstrates significant body fat and weight reduction in obese adults, indicating self-guided behavioral programs are effective.

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