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"Exercise Dependence"--A Problem or Natural Result of High Activity?
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Phelan, Suzanne; Bond, Dale S.; Lang, Wei; Jordan, Dustin; Wing, Rena R. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2011
Objectives: To compare physical activity (PA) and exercise dependence (ED) in 267 weight-loss maintainers (WLM) and 213 normal-weight (NW) controls. Methods: PA and ED assessed via accelerometery and the Exercise Dependence Questionnaire. Results: WLM had higher PA levels and ED scores than those of NW (P less than 0.0001). WLM status (P = 0.006)…
Descriptors: Exercise, Effect Size, Physical Activity Level, Comparative Analysis
Parent-Reported Eating and Leisure-Time Activity Selection Patterns Related to Energy Balance in Preschool- and School-Aged Children
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Raynor, Hollie A.; Jelalian, Elissa; Vivier, Patrick M.; Hart, Chantelle N.; Wing, Rena R. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2009
Objective: Compare parent-reported preschool- and school-aged children's eating and leisure-time activity patterns that are proposed to influence energy balance. Design: Cross-sectional investigation of children, 2 to 12 years, attending a well visit. Setting: Pediatric private practice/ambulatory pediatric clinic. Participants: One hundred…
Descriptors: Obesity, Preschool Children, Pediatrics, Eating Habits
Maintaining Large Weight Losses: The Role of Behavioral and Psychological Factors
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Wing, Rena R.; Papandonatos, George; Fava, Joseph L.; Gorin, Amy A.; Phelan, Suzanne; McCaffery, Jeanne; Tate, Deborah F. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
Few studies have examined predictors of weight regain after significant weight losses. This prospective study examined behavioral and psychological predictors of weight regain in 261 successful weight losers who completed an 18-month trial of weight regain prevention that compared a control condition with self-regulation interventions delivered…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Predictor Variables, Behavioral Science Research, Attribution Theory
"STOP Regain": Are There Negative Effects of Daily Weighing?
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Wing, Rena R.; Tate, Deborah F.; Gorin, Amy A.; Raynor, Hollie A.; Fava, Joseph L.; Machan, Jason – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2007
Several recent studies suggest that daily weighing is important for long-term weight control, but concerns have been raised about possible adverse psychological effects. The "STOP Regain" clinical trial provides a unique opportunity to examine this issue both cross-sectionally and prospectively. Successful weight losers (N = 314) were randomly…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Maintenance, Intervention, Depression (Psychology)
Mood and Weight Loss in a Behavioral Treatment Program.
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Wing, Rena R.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1983
Evaluated the relationship between mood and weight loss for 76 patients participating in two consecutive behavioral treatment programs. Weight losses averaged 12.2 pounds (5.55 kg) during the 10-week program. Positive changes in mood were reported during this interval, and these changes appeared to be related to changes in weight. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Depression (Psychology)
Relationship of Physical Activity to Eating Behaviors and Weight Loss in Women.
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Jakicic, John M.; Wing, Rena R.; Winters-Hart, Carena – Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2002
Examined whether change in physical activity would relate to compliance with changes in dietary intake and eating behaviors in an 18-month behavioral weight loss program, also noting the contribution of exercise to weight loss. Data on 104 women indicated that physical activity related to long-term weight loss and was part of a constellation of…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Eating Habits, Females, Leisure Time
Long-Term Effects of Interventions for Weight Loss Using Food Provision and Monetary Incentives.
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Jeffrey, Robert W.; Wing, Rena R. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1995
Individuals (n=177) who had participated in an 18-month trial of behavioral interventions involving food provision and financial incentives were examined 12 months later. Food provision, but not financial incentives, led to better weight loss than standard behavioral treatment, but over 12 additional months of no-treatment follow-up, all treated…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Followup Studies, Food