Everyday Systems

Posted: **Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:20 pm**

This recently published article, among whose authors is Brian Wansink, of "Mindless Eating" fame, documents a truth well-known to us NoS dieters: that people do not eat the same on weekdays and weekends.

http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/356147

Posted: **Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:28 pm**

Thanks for posting!

For those who prefer the high-lights:

Indeed, (...), the most common reasons for stopping a weight loss regimen were â€˜boredom/loss of interest' and â€˜missing certain foods'. Therefore, contrary to the conclusions of Racette and co-authors [16], slight variations - including increases in weight during the weekend - may have a positive role in supporting long-term successful weight management.

Based on the indicators of this study, a clear weekly rhythm may be favourable, allowing for more flexible eating patterns.

and

Additionally, there is preliminary evidence that those people who show the largest compensating change from the weekend to the weekdays are those who - over time - are most likely to either lose weight or maintain their weight. It appears that long-term habits make more of a difference than short-term splurges.

Posted: **Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:04 am**

Eschano, thanks for the highlights!

Everyday Systems

Interesting article, NoS-friendly

Interesting article, NoS-friendly