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Assessment of the Metabolic Effects of Isocaloric 2:1 Intermittent Fasting in Mice
Published on: November 27, 2019
Intermittent protein-sparing fasting with abdominal belting
International Journal of Obesity
|January 1, 1986
Summary
A novel waist cord intervention helped participants maintain weight loss. Those who continued using the adjustable waist cord achieved further weight reduction, unlike those who discontinued its use.
Area of Science:
- Obesity Research
- Behavioral Medicine
- Dietary Interventions
Background:
- Weight regain is a common challenge after successful weight reduction.
- Effective strategies are needed to promote long-term weight management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a weight reduction program incorporating an adjustable nylon waist cord.
- To assess the impact of the waist cord on long-term weight maintenance.
Main Methods:
- A program combining a liquid diet, high-fiber diet, and behavioral modification was used.
- Participants utilized a nylon waist cord that could be tightened but not lengthened.
- Weight changes were tracked during the initial treatment and a 12-month follow-up period.
Main Results:
- Forty subjects completed the initial cycle, losing an average of 7.7 kg.
- Subjects who continued using the waist cord for 12 months lost an additional 4.8 kg.
- Subjects who stopped using the cord regained an average of 6.6 kg.
Conclusions:
- An adjustable waist cord may serve as a valuable tool for achieving sustained weight reduction.
- Continued use of the waist cord is associated with successful long-term weight management.
- Behavioral modification combined with the waist cord shows promise for permanent weight loss.
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