The Society For The Study Of Ingested Behavior On Weight Loss
Weight loss is a major concern
Weight loss is a major concern. It's no longer considered a concern on a case by case or individual basis. It is now a societal problem. The issue is bigger than any one individual or family or country. The obesity epidemic is sweeping the globe. And it is doing irreparable damage. New information presented by the Society for the Study of Ingested Behavior (SSIB) offers a bit of new insight into the issue.
Weight loss and depression have often been considered linked. The SSIB suggests that their recent study makes this connection clear. In the past experts considered it probable that symptoms of depression would likely increase with dieting efforts. This is not the case according to the study conducted by SSIB.
The SSIB's 6 month study included both non-depressed and depressed individuals. The participants were required to undergo a weight loss program (supervised). The weight loss program was based on dietary and lifestyle changes. Both depressed and non-depressed participants benefited from weight loss by the end of the study.
As a result of the weight loss depressed individuals in the study seemed to benefit in two additional ways:
1. Improved mood.
2. They experienced a reduction in triglycerides. (Triglycerides are a common risk factor for heart attack and stroke).
Study conductors concluded that results indicated a positive relationship between weight loss and depression. They also concluded that further study could very likely produce findings that could be used to identify more positive connections between weight loss and psychiatric disorders.
When it comes to weight loss there are many experts. There are many options on the market both prescription and non-prescription, invasive and non-invasive. Consumers should weigh their options carefully prior to deciding upon a weight loss program. Dedicating time and money to a program that doesn't offer real weight loss results can be negative in the long run as many are forced into a cycle of weight loss and weight gain through frequent fad dieting.