Men gain additional psychological benefits by adding exercise to a weight-loss program.

摘要: Objective: Adding exercise to a comprehensive weight-loss program might not only attenuate any psychological distress associated with attempts but also may provide benefits. This study examined whether diet-plus-exercise improved outcomes more than diet-only or an assessment-only control group. Research Methods and Procedures: was part of larger 1-year randomized trial examining the effects diet on cardiovascular disease risk factors in 264 overweight adults. Psychological measures specific weight (e.g., cognitive restraint, disinhibition, hunger, body dissatisfaction) as well traditional symptoms depression, anxiety, stress) were obtained at baseline 1 year. Results: Men women either reported greater less hunger year those no program. experienced additional increases restraint decreases did men Women experience benefits program, despite aerobic capacity. Discussion: The pattern seen for year—greater hunger—is similar successful maintainers. These results underscore need innovative strategies that will enhance sustain loss, especially women.