Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Weight Maintenance After Successful Weight Loss

Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy After a Successful Weight Loss by a Comprehensive Weight Loss Plan (NovinDiet Plan) on Weight Maintenance in Healthy Obese Female Adults: a Randomized Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of CBT after a successful weight loss by a comprehensive weight loss plan on weight maintenance in obese female adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index (BMI) between 23-30 kg/ m² who lost at least 10% of her initial weight by the diet plan.
• Must be able to have moderate exercise.
• Must be interested to keep weight loss.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy or lactation during the previous 6 months, or planned pregnancy in the next six months.
• Taking medications that could affect metabolism or change body weight.
• Report heart problems, chest pain, and cancer within the last five years.
• Smoking
• Menopause
• Diagnosis of any chronic disease such as fatty liver, cancer, chemo/radio therapy, heart disease, immune compromised conditions, abnormal thyroid hormone level.