Control theory and other frameworks for understanding self-regulation suggest that
monitoring goal progress is a crucial process that intervenes between setting and attaining a …

Self-monitoring is the centerpiece of behavioral weight loss intervention programs. This
article presents a systematic review of the literature on three components of self-monitoring …

Despite extensive evidence that time perspective is associated with a range of important
outcomes across a variety of life domains (eg, health, education, wealth), the question of …

Behavior change theories and models, validated within the field of dietetics, offer systematic
explanations for nutrition-related behavior change. They are integral to the nutrition care …

Personal, mobile displays, such as those on mobile phones, are ubiquitous, yet for the most
part, underutilized. We present results from a field experiment that investigated the …

Background It is commonly asserted that the average American gains 5 lb (2.3 kg) or more
over the holiday period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, yet few data support …

Objective Regular self‐weighing, which in this article is defined as weighing oneself
regularly over a period of time (eg, daily, weekly), is recommended as a weight loss strategy …

Evidence is lacking regarding effective and sustainable weight loss approaches for use in
the primary care setting. We conducted a 12‐week randomized controlled trial to evaluate …

Objective To examine the contributions of frequency, consistency, and comprehensiveness
of dietary self‐monitoring to long‐term weight change. Methods Participants included 220 …

The Diabetes Prevention Program recently provided compelling evidence of the health
benefits of modest weight loss [1]. This 4-year study examined more than 3200 overweight …