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Table 1 Standardized list used by DPP lifestyle coaches to report participant barriers

From: Short and long-term lifestyle coaching approaches used to address diverse participant barriers to weight loss and physical activity adherence

Weight loss

Physical activity

1. Poor/inconsistent self-monitoring

1. Poor/inconsistent self-monitoring

2. Social cues for unhealthy eating

2. Social cues for activity changed

3. Vacation, holiday, celebrations

3. Vacation, holiday, celebrations

4. Infrequent physical activity

4. Injury

5. Internal (thought and mood) cues

5. Internal (thought and mood) cues

6. Poor food shopping/food preparation skills

6. Lack of access/Safety concerns

7. Major life events

7. Major life events

8. Time management and planning

8. Time management and planning

9. Illness

9. Illness

10. Diminished motivation

10. Diminished motivation

11. Bored/dissatisfied with healthy eating

11. Aches and pains

12. Quit smoking

12. Activity restricted by doctor

13. Pregnancy