Self-weighing in weight management: a systematic literature review

Zheng Y, Klem ML, Sereika SM, Danford CA, Ewing LJ, Burke LE · Obesity 23(2):256–265 · 2015

Key finding

Frequent (daily/weekly) self-weighing is associated with better weight loss and maintenance without psychological harm in adults.

Citation

Authors
Zheng Y, Klem ML, Sereika SM, Danford CA, Ewing LJ, Burke LE
Published in
Obesity 23(2):256–265
Year
2015
Topic
Sleep, appetite & fat loss

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