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Table 1 Topics of the interactive workshops and physical activities of the Obesity-Fertility group sessions program

From: The Obesity-Fertility Protocol: a randomized controlled trial assessing clinical outcomes and costs of a transferable interdisciplinary lifestyle intervention, before and during pregnancy, in obese infertile women

Sessions

Interactive workshops

Physical activities

1

Nutrition: Canada’s Food Guide

Walking

2

Psychology: Couple Communication

Aquafitness

3

Nutrition: Energy Density of Foods: Healthy Substitutions for Weight Loss

Step Aerobics

4

Psychology: Stages of Behaviour Change and Motivation

Strength Training at Home

5

Nutrition: Environmental Factors – Impact on Food Intake

Interval Walking

6

Psychology: Sleep and Relaxation

Yoga

7

Nutrition: Managing Hunger and Satiety

Exercising While Watching TV

8

Psychology: Eating Disorders vs. Compulsive Overeating and Actions Strategies

Aquafitness

9

Nutrition: Meal Planning Tips/ Alcohol and Smoking

Walking in Combination with Cardio and Muscular Endurance Exercises

10

Psychology: Self-Esteem and Body Image

Strength Training with Exercise Ball and Resistance Band

11

Nutrition: Understanding a Food Label

Circuit Training

12

Psychology: Behaviour Self-Assessment

Aerobic Dance Workout