Negative feelings about one’s own weight, known as internalized weight bias, influence the success people have after undergoing weight loss surgery, according to research appearing in the journal Obesity Surgery, published by Springer. The study, from the Geisinger Health System in the US, is considered the first and only study to examine internalized weight bias in relation to post-surgical weight loss success in adults.
Internalized weight bias adversely affects many overweight people. Studies have shown that weight bias stems from personal perception or societal views that overweight people are personally accountable and at fault for their body weight. These overweight individuals feel — or think others feel — they lack the willpower, discipline and treatment needed to lose weight. In addition, people who are highly vulnerable to negative feelings about their own weight are more likely to experience low self-esteem and depression.
In this study, the researchers measured the degree to which participants internalized weight bias by developing negative self-attributions as a result of these biases. They leveraged Geisinger’s electronic health record and its existing bariatric surgery database along with psychological surveys. The result: As ratings of internalized weight bias before surgery increased, weight loss success twelve months after surgery decreased.
The researchers found no differences in ratings of bias between participants’ race or geographic location (urban or rural) but identified high levels of internal negative thoughts and feelings in about 40 percent of preoperative participants. In addition, greater weight bias was associated with greater depression. On average, most participants were white females with a preoperative mean BMI of 47.8 kg/m² and a postoperative BMI of 32.5±6.1 kg/m² twelve months after surgery.
Clinically, the study suggests a potential benefit to pre-operative weight bias screening. Identifying an opportunity to provide coping strategies, including counseling and peer support group participation, may help to foster long-term weight loss surgery success.
“How an individual internalizes weight bias relates to depression before surgery as well as overall weight loss success twelve months following bariatric surgery,” says Michelle R. Lent, Ph.D., Investigator and Clinical Psychologist at Geisinger’s Obesity Institute. “Future studies should assess the impact of early weight bias screening and intervention to promote better psychological health and weight loss results.”
Story Source:
The above story is based on materials provided by Springer. Note: Materials may be edited for content and length.
Original story here.
Diet And Weight Loss News — Sciencedaily
— Courtesy “Science News Daily” (ScienceNewsDaily.com)
See all the 10 episodes here in my playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX1kV9_KD8ufR_Q_SfXCEpiglSM3o0_hU.
[wpramazon asin=”B000QGJ7V6″]
XL Sexy Granny Chic Princess Bodybuilding Corsets Gilet Pink
This is XL Sexy Granny Chic Princess Bodybuilding Corsets Gilet Pink. Tmart.com store provides cool gadgets, cell phones, consumer electronics, LED flashlight, car accessories, phones accessories, computer accessories, games accessories, holiday gifts and security camera.
List Price:
Price: 22.47
Wrist straps Rip lifting tacking (par) – Bono eBook – Lifetime Warranty – cotton quilt – For weightlifting, bodybuilding, Crossfit, strength training, Powerlifting, MMA
Achieving bodybuilding gains. Last week I spoke with a client of mine who had been busy working during the holidays, {because it is the peak season for your business} and had not been able to work as much as wanted in the gym and also has not been able to get in all the meals […]
Weight Loss Myths
Every regime has its supply of useless folk lore and Half-truths that get passed on down the line from Person to person. But I’d put weight loss up against Any of them for what has to be the most time wasting and Even the most dangerous myths out there. There is a ton of free […]
Weight Lifting The Back-friendly Way
West Orange, NJ (PRWEB) April 09, 2015 Back pain among bodybuilders is so common that theres a term for it: weight lifters back. The back strain resulting from poor lifting technique, too-heavy weights or other factors combine to make this condition highly prevalent but not inevitable among bodybuilding enthusiasts, according to orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. […]
Trio Earns Provincial Fitness Berths
Williams Lake fitness competitors Renee Cooper (from left), Tina Campbell and Reani Sharp all advanced to the upcoming May provincial championships after finishing in the top five of their respective divisions March 14 at the Lee Brandt Muscle Classic. image credit: Photo submitted Hard work, commitment and dedication all paid off for three lakecity fitness […]
