RESULTS Non-diet interventions result ed in statistically significant improvements in disordered eating patterns , self-esteem , and depression .
OBJECTIVE To determine the overall effect of non-diet , weight-neutral interventions on factors such as weight , biochemical measures , food and activity behavior , body image , and mental health .
Dealing with problematic eating behaviour. The effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on eating behaviour, food cravings, dichotomous thinking and body image concern
This study explored the efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention for problematic eating behavior . A non- clinical sample of 26 women with disordered eating behavior was r and omly assigned to an 8-week MBCT-based eating intervention or a waiting list control group . Data were collected at baseline and after 8 weeks . Compared to controls , participants in the mindfulness intervention showed significantly greater decreases in food cravings , dichotomous thinking , body image concern , emotional eating and external eating . These findings suggest that mindfulness practice can be an effective way to reduce factors that are associated with problematic eating behaviour
RESULTS Non-diet interventions result ed in statistically significant improvements in disordered eating patterns , self-esteem , and depression .
OBJECTIVE To determine the overall effect of non-diet , weight-neutral interventions on factors such as weight , biochemical measures , food and activity behavior , body image , and mental health .