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LighterLife research

 

LighterLife is currently sponsoring research in conjunction with Professor John Iain Broom at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. The study is a randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of a healthy eating, calorie-deficient diet versus a very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) or a low-carbohydrate/high-protein diet (LCHP).

 

The first published data from the trial show that greater weight loss and improved cardiovascular risk were achieved with the LighterLife Total VLCD compared with LCHP and the healthy eating, calorie-deficient diet.

 

More details here.

 

LighterLife is also running community-based studies in partnership with the NHS.

LighterLife places a high priority on evidence-based practice and regularly presents research about its weight-loss and weight-management programmes at national, European and international obesity conferences.

 

 

RCGP Annual Primary Care Conference, Liverpool, October 2011

 


 

Ketosis, ketoacidosis and very-low-calorie diets: putting the record straight
Mullins G, Hallam C, Broom J.

 

Very-low-calorie diets (VLCDs) are used to treat obesity, often in a non-clinical setting, and the typical formulation of a minimum of 50 g carbohydrates daily can induce a mild dietary ketosis. This clinically benign state is sometimes confused with the non-metabolically adapted state of ketoacidosis, and this misunderstanding may lead to the rejection of VLCDs as a suitable obesity treatment. This paper summarises and discusses the difference between physiological ketosis and pathological ketoacidosis, the benefits of ketosis-inducing weight-loss regimen such as VLCDs and why ketoacidosis should never be the diagnosis in a non-type 1 diabetic on a carbohydrate-restricted diet.

 

 

Heart UK 25th Annual Conference, July 2011
Partners in Prevention - Lipids in Cardiovascular Disease and Beyond

 



Poster presentations by LighterLife at the 18th European Congress on Obesity (ECO), Istanbul, Turkey 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. Mean weight loss achieved in 12 weeks by 4374 obese female patients on the LighterLife Total VLCD weight-loss programme in 2010. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. Mean weight loss achieved in 8 weeks by 1006 obese male patients on the LighterLife Total VLCD weight-loss programme in 2010. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. Mean weight loss results for 2007 overweight female patients following 8 weeks of the LighterLife Lite LCD weight-loss programme in 2010. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. Year-on-year comparison of male and female patients following 12 weeks of the LighterLife Total VLCD weight-loss programme. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. Reporting on 1-year outcome for weight maintenance in a cohort of 4915 patients after a mean weight loss of 23.4kg on the LighterLife Total VLCD. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. Reporting on 2-year outcome for weight maintenance in a cohort of 787 patients after a mean weight loss of 24.5kg (3st 12lb) on the LighterLife Total VLCD. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. Reporting on 3-year outcome for weight maintenance in a cohort of 179 patients after a mean weight loss of 24.3kg (3st 12lb) on the LighterLife Total VLCD. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Cassidy M et al. Is psychology more important than environment in over-consuming behaviours? An interim report. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Cassidy M et al. 4-week vs. 12-week closed group approach in the treatment of obesity with the LighterLife Total VLCD achieved greater weight loss, contrary to group-dynamics theories. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. Evaluation of LighterLife Total VLCD programme run in an NHS GP practice to provide weight-loss treatment for obese patients with BMI ≥37. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

  • Hallam C et al. The importance of robust screening for suitability in those wishing to participate in a VLCD. Obesity Reviews 2011

 

 

European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2009

 

  • Effects of a low-carbohydrate and a very-low-calorie diet on hepatic and renal function.
    Rolland C, Hession M, Murray S, Salsbury J, Wise A, Broom J.

  • Effects of a low-carbohydrate and a very-low-calorie diet on overall quality of life.
    Rolland C, Hession M, Murray S, Wise A, Broom J.



European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2008

 

  • Baseline differences between achievers and non achievers of weight loss in a 3 month period with a healthy eating weight loss regimen.
    Rolland C, Hession M, John O, Murray S, Wise A, Broom J.

  • Comparison of kidney and liver changes after 3 months of a low carbohydrate vs. a very low calorie diet.
    Hession, M, Rolland, C, John, O, Murray, S, Wise, A, Broom, J.

  • A randomized controlled trial of a low-carbohydrate vs. a very low calorie diet.
    Rolland C, Hession M, John O, Murray S, Wise A, Broom J.


Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance (WCIRS) 2008

 

  • The response of patients with and without metabolic syndrome to 3 months of a healthy eating dietary intervention.
    Rolland C, Hession M, John O, Murray S, Wise A, Broom J.


North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) 2008

 

  • Randomised clinical trial of standard dietary treatment versus protein-sparing modified fast or the LighterLife Programme in the management of obesity.
    Catherine Rolland, Michelle Hession, Susan Murray, Alan Wise, Iain Broom. Aberdeen, United Kingdom.


European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2007

 

  • Occurrence and diagnosis of Type II Diabetes in an obese population.
    Rolland C, Hession M, Oomen J, Murray S, Wise A, Broom J.


Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance (WCIRS) 2007

 

  • Analysis of insulin sensitivity in response to weight loss in obese patients.
    Rolland C, Stewart A, Hession M, John O, Murray S, Broom J.


International Congress on Obesity (ICO) 2006

 

  • Phenotypic presentation of an obese population and their response to a healthy eating energy deficient diet.
    Rolland C, Hession M, Tuya C, Murray S, Wise A, Broom J.

  • The effects of a randomised control trial of low fat and high protein diets on cardiovascular risk of morbidly obese patients.
    Rolland C, Hession M, Tuya C, Murray S, Wise A, Broom J.

  • Physical activity, general health and depression analysis in relation to weight change after 3 months of a healthy eating dietary intervention.
    Hession M, Rolland C, Wise A, Tuya C, Murray S, Broom J.

  • Weight, physical activity, and general health changes after 3 and 6 months of dietary interventions.
    Hession M, Rolland C, Tuya C,Wise A, Murray S, Pirie I, Broom J.


Nutrition Society 2006

  • Reported weight loss from a 1 yr randomised controlled trial examining 3 dietary interventions for obesity management – Initial findings.
    By C Rolland, M Hession, C Tuya, S Murray, K Jarrett, A Wise and J Broom.

     

European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2005

 

  • The role of the LighterLife weight loss programme in lowering the cost of obesity.
    A Wise, C Rolland, J Cox, BH Hewlett, M Hession, I Broom.

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of low-carbohydrate vs. low-fat/low-calorie diets in the management of obesity and its comorbidities.
    Hession M, Rolland C, Kulkarni U, Wise A, Broom J.
    Centre for Obesity Research and Epidemiology (CORE), Faculty of Heath and Social Care, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.

 

 

Poster presentations by LighterLife at the 11th International Congress on Obesity (ICO), Stockholm, Sweden 2010

 

  • Hallam CL et al. Reporting on 3-year outcome for weight maintenance in a cohort of 60 patients after a mean weight loss of 21.6kg (3st 5lb) on the LighterLife Total VLCD. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;241. 

  • Hallam CL et al. Reporting on 2-year outcome for weight maintenance in a cohort of 502 patients after a mean weight loss of 24.8kg (3st 13lb) on the LighterLife Total VLCD. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;241. 

  • Hallam CL et al. To report on 12 patients with BMI≥50 who achieved a non-obese BMI with the LighterLife Total VLCD weight-loss programme in 2009; a retrospective study. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;242. 

  • Hallam CL et al. Can a VLCD be a realistic alternative to bariatric surgery for the super-morbidly obese? A retrospective study of 650 patients with BMI≥50 participating in the LighterLife Total VLCD for 12 weeks in 2009. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;242. 

  • Hallam CL et al. To report on the weight loss achieved in 12 weeks by 432 super-morbidly obese patients on the LighterLife Total VLCD weight-loss programme in 2009; a retrospective study. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;243. 

  • Hallam CL et al. Is weight stabilisation successful with the LighterLife weight-maintenance programme post-VLCD? A retrospective study of 237 female patients after an average 29.2kg (4st 8lb) weight loss on the LighterLife Total VLCD. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;243. 

  • Hallam CL et al. To report on the weight loss achieved in 12 weeks by 4306 obese female patients on the LighterLife Total VLCD weight-loss programme in 2009; a retrospective study. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;243. 

  • Hallam CL et al. To report on the weight loss achieved in 8 weeks by 1810 female patients with BMI 25-29.9 on the LighterLife Lite LCD weight-loss programme in 2009; a retrospective study. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;244. 

  • Hallam CL et al. To report on the weight loss achieved in 8 weeks by 950 male patients on the LighterLife Total for Men VLCD weight-loss programme in 2009; a retrospective study. Obesity Reviews 2010, Volume 11 Supplement 1;244.

 


Poster presentations by LighterLife at the 17th European Congress on Obesity, Amsterdam 2009

 

  • Salsbury J et al. Weight-loss results for 7215 female patients with a BMI>29kg/m2 following 12 weeks on the LighterLife Programme in 2008. International Journal of Obesity 2009; 2(suppl 2):245. Poster presented at 17th European Congress on Obesity, Amsterdam, May 2009.

  • Salsbury J et al. Weight-loss results for 2200 male patients with a BMI>29kg/m2 following the LighterLife Programme in 2008. International Journal of Obesity 2009; 2(suppl 2):246. Poster presented at 17th European Congress on Obesity, Amsterdam, May 2009.

  • Salsbury J et al. Two-year outcome for weight maintenance following a cohort of 134 patients who lost weight on the LighterLife Programme. International Journal of Obesity 2009; 2(suppl 2):242. Poster presented at 17th European Congress on Obesity, Amsterdam, May 2009.

  • Salsbury J et al. Reduction in mean systolic/diastolic blood pressure following 12 weeks on the LighterLife Programme for a cohort of patients n=200. International Journal of Obesity 2009; 2(suppl 2):243. Poster presented at 17th European Congress on Obesity, Amsterdam, May 2009.

  • Salsbury J et al. Reduction in waist circumference following 12 weeks on the LighterLife Programme for a cohort of patients n=180. International Journal of Obesity 2009; 2(suppl 2):244. Poster presented at 17th European Congress on Obesity, Amsterdam, May 2009.


Poster presentations by LighterLife at the 16th European Congress on Obesity, Geneva 2008

 

  • Hallam Spencer CL et al. Weight-loss results for 1000 males following a male-specific weight management programme in 2007. International Journal of Obesity 2008 May; 32, S1:178. Poster presented at 16th European Congress on Obesity, Geneva, May 2008.

  • Hallam Spencer CL et al. Weight-loss results for 5000 women following the LighterLife Programme in 2007. International Journal of Obesity 2008 May; 32, S1:178. Poster presented at 16th European Congress on Obesity, Geneva, May 2008.

  • Holt J et al. Two-year outcome for a cohort of 40 patients following the long-term weight-maintenance element of the LighterLife Programme. International Journal of Obesity 2008 May; 32, S1:176. Poster presented at 16th European Congress on Obesity, Geneva, May 2008.

  • Mullins G et al. LighterLife clients' self-reported ratings of general health and wellbeing: frequency of tiredness. International Journal of Obesity 2008 May; 32, S1:179. Poster presented at 16th European Congress on Obesity, Geneva, May 2008.

  • Mullins G et al. LighterLife patients' self-reported ratings of general health and wellbeing: ease of climbing stairs. International Journal of Obesity 2008 May; 32, S1:179. Poster presented at 16th European Congress on Obesity, Geneva, May 2008.

  • Mullins G et al. LighterLife patients' self-reported ratings of general health and wellbeing: ease of walking one mile. International Journal of Obesity 2008 May; 32, S1:178. Poster presented at 16th European Congress on Obesity, Geneva, May 2008.


Poster presentations by LighterLife at the 15th European Congress on Obesity, Budapest 2007

 

  • Holt J et al. What motivates men to lose weight? International Journal of Obesity 2007 May; 31, S1:169. Poster presented at 15th European Congress on Obesity, Budapest, April 2007.

  • Holt J et al. One year follow up of 100 post obese patients following the maintenance element of the LighterLife Programme. International Journal of Obesity 2007 May; 31, S1:173. Poster presented at 15th European Congress on Obesity, Budapest, April 2007.

  • Holt J et al. Reporting on the mean weight loss and reduction in BMI for 11511 females who completed 14 weeks on the LighterLife Programme between 1998 and 2005. International Journal of Obesity 2007 May; 31, S1:172. Poster presented at 15th European Congress on Obesity, Budapest, April 2007.

  • Holt J et al. Weight loss results for 4881 females who started the LighterLife Programme in 2005 and who completed at least 12 weeks. International Journal of Obesity 2007 May; 31, S1:168. Poster presented at 15th European Congress on Obesity, Budapest, April 2007.

  • Holt J et al. Obese men are at higher risk than obese women. Following a small trial, a long term observational study will report over the next 10 years on weight loss and weight maintenance on a group of self-referred obese men. International Journal of Obesity 2007 May; 31, S1:169. Poster presented at 15th European Congress on Obesity, Budapest, April 2007.