WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM OF EXERCISE, SOCIAL SUPPORT, COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATE DIET

本研究的目的是收集一项减肥计划的长期前瞻性数据，该计划结合了目前使用的梅奥计划“春季塑形”和“正确饮食”饮食方法的各个方面，并将其与梅奥目前使用的能量限制平衡赤字饮食进行比较。我们最初的计划是对受试者进行长达5年的跟踪调查。我们做了很大的努力来联系受试者，并让他们回来进行1年的随访。这花了大量的时间和精力来鼓励人们回来。尽管如此，最初的144名受试者中有42人没有回来。这可能与缺乏长期成功（并为此感到尴尬）、缺乏时间或其他原因有关，但在体重管理研究中并不罕见，尤其是在工作场所。由于后续工作的损失会随着时间的推移而增加，我们未来的数据将受到限制，因此，决定取消该协议。我们已经完成了1年随访的数据收集，目前正在进行分析。我们期待一份手稿将很快写好并提交。

The purpose of this study is to collect long-term data prospectively on a weight loss program that combines aspects of the currently used Mayo program "Spring into Shape" and "Eat Right" dietary approach and compares it with an energy restricted balanced deficit diet such as that currently used at Mayo. Our initial plans were to follow the subjects for up to 5 years time. We made a strong effort to contact subjects and have them return for 1 year follow-up. This took a large amount of time and effort to encourage people to come back. Despite this, 42 out of the initial 144 subjects did not return. This may have to do with lack of long-term success (and embarrassment over this), lack of time, or other reasons but is not unusual in a weight management study, particularly in the workplace. Because of those losses to follow-up, that will increase as time goes on, our future data would be limited, and therefore, it was decided to inactivate the protocol. We have completed data collection for the 1 year follow-up and are currently analyzing it. We anticipate a manuscript will be written and submitted soon.