Behavior Therapy
Evidence
Meta-analysis; 36 studies, 3495 patients
≥ 18 years old, >25 BMI
≥ 3 months duration
Weight loss measured
Behavior tx vs. placebo -2.5kg
Behavior tx with diet/ex vs. diet/ex alone -2.3kg
Cog-behavior tx w diet/ex vs. diet/ex -4.9kg
Reference
Shaw, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Apr 18;(2):CD003818
Self-Monitoring
Journal re-eating and situations
Stimulus control
Unlink eating with situations
Reinforcement
Supportive environment, family, friends
Stress management
Mind-body skills, etc.