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Appetite December 2011 PMID 21824503

Food cravings mediate the relationship between rigid, but not flexible control of eating behavior and dieting success.

Adrian Meule, Joachim Westenhöfer, Andrea Kübler

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The discussions demonstrate an understanding of the research by emphasizing that rigid food restrictions are generally worse than flexible approaches, as seen in posts highlighting that

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Most discussions support the study's findings that rigid control is less effective than flexible control in dieting success.

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Participants actively reflect on the scientific insights, referencing the article and broader diet strategies.

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The conversations indicate some influence on perspectives about dieting but no widespread paradigm shift.

Abstract in brief

  • Food cravings act as a key factor explaining why rigid control over eating (strict diet rules) is linked to lower dieting success.
  • Flexible control of eating, which involves a more adaptable approach, is connected to better dieting outcomes regardless of food cravings.
  • The study highlights that rigid and flexible control use different mechanisms affecting diet success, with cravings playing a mediating role mainly for rigid control.]
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@EstebanDL @mireia_noguer Si miramos la ciencia todo apunta a que prohibirse alimentos (control rígido) es peor que la moderación (control flexible). https://t.co/GvnIC3SSot https://t.co/wgH97GiuPa https://t.co/KOtFfQlyE3

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