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Depressive and anxiety disorders: Associated with losing or gaining weight over 2 years?

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Participants that had diagnoses of anxiety and depression, and major depressive disorder were found to gain a significant amount of weight after 2 years compared to their start weight. Based on the results of this study the anxiety disorders were not found to be associated with significant weight loss. 5 Tips: If you have anxiety […]

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Depression and Anxiety: Their Predictive Function for Weight Loss in Obese Individuals

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Overweight participants that endorsed depression and/or anxiety were found to gain weight. Overweight participants without mental health endorsement for depression and/or anxiety were found to lose some weight. 5 Tips: Try to find ways to move either around your house or outside. Workouts do not have to involve going to a gym. If you find

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Beliefs, Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity in Bariatric Surgery Candidates

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Although participants endorsed the belief of the health benefits that occur due to physical activity, participants reported insufficient levels of physical activity to receive those benefits. Barriers to physical activity that participants identified included physical limitations, self-presentation, lack of motivation, and lack of time.  5 Tips: Identify barriers to engaging in physical activity. What solutions

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Prevalence and Predictors of Self-Reported Sexual Abuse in Severely Obese Patients in a Population-Based Bariatric Program

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Reports of past sexual abuse were found to be common amongst obese individuals. Those that reported abuse, were found to have significantly worse mental health status than non-abused. 5 Tips: Along with physical health, make sure to prioritize your mental health. If you are having any psychological difficulties, try to identify areas that need improvement.

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Associations Between Approach and Avoidance Coping, Psychological Distress and Disordered Eating Among Candidates for Bariatric Surgery

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When individuals dealt with their stressors, less disordered eating was predicted while more disordered eating was predicted by those individuals who escaped their stressors. Individuals with higher rates of depression reported higher disordered eating while those with higher rates of anxiety reported more restrictive eating. 5 Tips: Examine how you cope with stressors. Do you

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Pre-Surgical Stress and Social Support Predict Post-Surgical Percent Excess Weight Loss in a Population of Bariatric Surgery Patients

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Results indicated that before weight loss surgery, more stress paired with less social support for individuals eating healthy predicted lower excess weight loss three-months post-weight loss surgery. Before weight loss surgery, emotion regulation and sleep quality/quantity were not found to be predictive of excess weight loss three-months post-surgery. 5 Tips: Identify increases in stress levels.

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Sleep Disturbance and Insomnia in Individuals Seeking Bariatric Surgery

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Individuals seeking weight loss surgery were found to report poor sleep time, poor sleep quality, and clinically significant insomnia symptoms. Individuals seeking weight loss surgery were found to report significantly decreased sleep efficiency. 5 Tips: Keep a sleep journal to identify what issues you are having with sleep. Detail what activities you complete before going

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Binge Eating, Body Image, Depression, and Self-Efficacy in an Obese Clinical Population

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Poor body image and binge eating were found to be related. When individuals endorsed shame and concern with their appearance, they were found to have a strong relationship with binge eating. 4 Tips: When you experience negative thoughts about yourself, pick out positive aspects of yourself. 2. When you are going out in public, determine

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Depression, Anxiety, and Binge Eating Before and After Bariatric Surgery: Problems That Remain

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After receiving weight loss surgery, participants showed significant improvement in anxiety, depression, and binge eating in the following twenty-three months; however, anxiety, depression, and binge eating were found to worsen after twenty-three months post weight loss surgery. 5 Tips: After surgery, continue utilizing resources to increase the benefits that you had directly after surgery. Consult

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Impact of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders on Weight-Related Behaviors Among Patients with Obesity

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Based on the impact of COVID-19, individuals reported increased anxiety, depression, and difficulty in achieving weight loss goals. Individuals reported a decrease in time spent exercising and decreased difficulty in exercises while stock-pilling food and stress eating increased. 5 Tips: When you are having to workout at home, try to find things that are available

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