title: A biobehavioral model of weight loss associated with meditative movement practice among breast cancer survivors.
abstract: Women with breast cancer often experience weight gain during and after treatment, significantly increasing risk for recurrence as well as all-cause mortality. Based on a growing body of evidence, meditative movement practices may be effective for weight management. First, we describe the effects of stress on factors associated with weight gain for breast cancer survivors. Then, a model is proposed that utilizes existing evidence to suggest how meditative movement supports behavioral, psychological, and neurohormonal changes that may explain weight loss. Application of the model suggests how a novel "mindful-body-wisdom" approach may work to help reduce weight for this at-risk group.
authors.forename: Linda K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Larkey
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vega-López
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: Darya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McClain
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ainsworth
authors.forename: Punam
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ohri-Vachaspati
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Mihyun
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jeong
keywords: breast cancer; eating behavior; exercise; model; obesity; psychological disturbance