Of note, however, is that the actual numbers for the participants are far better. In addition, the great majority of the subjects experienced many prior repeated failures at dieting. These people obviously have some good ideas to share about what finally helped them to become masters at weight control. Many reported the onset of a medical or emotional problem as the trigger. Others reported seeing themselves in the mirror or in a photograph as the trigger.
Most participants eat regular meals, including occasional meals at restaurants.
On average, they eat five times a day and most meals are prepared and eaten at home. They exercise regularly, moderate to high-intensity. On average, the calories they expend exercising each week equate to walking 28 miles. Almost half were overweight before age 11, and another 25 percent were overweight before age 18. More than 70 percent of the people have at least one overweight parent.