Contagious Weight Changes

“We know that obesity can be socially contagious, but now we know that social networks play a significant role in weight loss as well, particularly team-based weight loss competitions,” said lead author Tricia Leahey, Ph.D., of The Miriam Hospital and Alpert Medical School. “In our study, weight loss clearly clustered within teams, which suggests that teammates influenced each other, perhaps by providing accountability, setting expectations of weight loss, and providing encouragement and support.” 

Study Finds Weight Loss Can Be Contagious

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Tags: psychology, weight loss, weight gain, weight change, social influence,

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   My guess is that this is further evidence of the Coaction/Cohort Effect.

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    truth…. reason why i’ve lost 65 pounds since 9 months ago ;)

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    SOMEBODY GO TO THE GYM WITH ME

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