The Association Between Goal Setting and Weight Loss: Prospective Analysis of a Community Weight Loss Program.

Gina M Wren Dimitrios A Koutoukidis Jadine Scragg Michael Whitman Susan A Jebb

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2023)

Setting higher weight loss goals and being motivated by health or fitness were associated with greater weight loss and lower likelihood of dropout. Randomized trials for setting these types of goals are required to confirm causality.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
healthcare
mental health
public health
obese patients
weight gain
physical activity
body composition
global health
health information
quality improvement
body mass index
social media
health promotion