This study, published in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, explores men's weight loss stories published in the popular magazine Men's Health between 2009 and 2012 and considers the appropriateness of the proposed strategies in light of clinical practice guidelines and current evidence for overweight and obesity management.
The Australian authors reported, "Our findings indicate that most of the men reportedly used some form of behavioural strategies to assist them in their behaviour change efforts. The weight loss methods used were consistent with clinical practice guidelines, with the exception of some dietary practices." They concluded that these narratives could be useful in promoting weight loss to men.
Danielle Couch, Gil-Soo Han, Priscilla Robinson & Paul Komesaroff, “At 150 kg, you can't run” men's weight loss stories in a popular health magazine provide appropriate examples of good health practice" Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2(1), 2014 : 252-27. (Open access article).
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