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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

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[Long term weight loss maintenance].

V Makoundou¹, F Habicht, E Bobbioni-Harsch

¹Service d'enseignement thérapeutique pour maladies chroniques, Centre collaborateur de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé, Département de médecine communautaire et de premier recours, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. vincent.makoundou@hcuge.ch

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Maintaining weight loss requires long-term management of metabolic and endocrine changes. Key factors for success include managing binge eating and sustaining motivation for diet and physical activity.

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Metabolic health
Endocrinology
Behavioral science

Context:

Weight loss success necessitates ongoing management of altered metabolic and endocrine states.
Long-term weight management is influenced by individual habits and psychosocial factors.

Purpose:

To identify predictors and barriers in long-term weight management.
To analyze factors contributing to sustained weight loss post-intervention.

Summary:

A four-year follow-up study found 78% of patients maintained at least 10% of their initial weight loss.
Sustained weight loss was associated with reduced binge eating disorder and strong motivation for diet and exercise.

Impact:

Provides insights into effective strategies for long-term weight maintenance.
Highlights the importance of addressing psychological and behavioral aspects in obesity treatment.
Informs clinical practice for post-weight loss patient care.