A comparison of two weight maintenance programs following weight loss in women
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Women (4310 y; 33.6;4.7 kg/m2) randomized to group B (n = 37; Curves program of a reducedcalorie diet including whole grain cereals and snack bars [General Mills, Inc.] and circuit training 3d/wk) lost more weight over 10 wks than women randomized to group A (n=40; a reducedcalorie program that included Special K cereals and cereal bars [Kellogg Company]) (6.78.5 vs 3.55.8 lbs, respectively; Q p=0.005). Following 10wk weight loss, women were instructed to continue to follow their respective diet and exercise recommendations, but to consume adequate kcals to maintain weight. Changes in body weight and DEXAmeasured fat mass at 1, 3 and 6 months of weight maintenance were compared between groups. Both groups surpassed 10wk weight loss during the maintenance phase, with change from prestudy greater for group B than group A at 1 (8.39.9 vs. 4.06.8 lbs; Q p=0.005), 3 (9.011.6 vs. 5.1 9.9 lbs; Q p=0.005) and 6months (7.213.0 lbs vs. 4.813.9; Q p=0.005). Changes in fat mass were also greater for group B than group A at 1 (5.57.0 vs. 2.35.6lbs; Q p=0.015), 3 (6.29.0 vs 3.28.2 lbs; Q p=0.015) and 6months (5.28.0 vs. 3.310.6 lbs; Q p=0.015). Results suggest that women can achieve and maintain significant, favorable changes in body weight and body composition following a structured diet and exercise program, like Curves.
