February 2018 PMID 29076610

Mindfulness-based interventions for weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

K Carrière, B Khoury, M M Günak, B Knäuper

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The overall tone shows strong agreement with the study's positive conclusions, with posts highlighting how mindfulness interventions are effective for weight management and especially crucial during COVID-19, using words like 'great evidence' and 'more important,' which reflect enthusiasm and relevance. The interest stems from the potential clinical benefits discussed, though the engagement remains moderate with mentions of study methods and implications rather than detailed critique or new proposals.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive evidence for mindfulness-based interventions in weight management, reflecting general agreement with the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts emphasize the relevance of mindfulness, especially during the pandemic, indicating high interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments often reference broader implications, such as improvements in eating habits and weight loss, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the findings could influence obesity care practices, but without deep critique or calls for action, the perceived impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

The review analyzed 19 studies with 1,160 participants and found that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) generally lead to moderate weight loss (about 0.68 to 0.75 pounds) and effectively reduce unhealthy eating behaviors related to obesity.
The effectiveness of MBIs was greater when a combination of informal and formal meditation practices was used, compared to formal meditation alone, indicating that diverse meditation approaches might enhance results.
The findings suggest MBIs are beneficial for weight loss and improving eating habits in overweight or obese individuals, but more research is needed to determine how well these effects last over time.

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■参考文献■ Mindfulness-based interventions for weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Obes Rev. 2018 Feb;19(2):164-177. https://t.co/9OmbcOv8it

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RT @SanjSockalingam: Couldn’t agree more. Great evidence for mindfulness pre-pandemic in #obesity care and even more important during #COVI…

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RT @SanjSockalingam: Couldn’t agree more. Great evidence for mindfulness pre-pandemic in #obesity care and even more important during #COVI…

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Sanjeev Sockalingam

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Couldn’t agree more. Great evidence for mindfulness pre-pandemic in #obesity care and even more important during #COVID19 - https://t.co/uB5rYju7mO https://t.co/PFTteu0bKa

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