Intervention stage & call frequency | Purpose | Content |
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Phase 1: Month 1 4 weekly calls | Building rapport | Program introduction/explanation Participant overarching program goals Feedback on baseline assessment Review & goal-setting: Â Â Â Weight loss: benefits, energy balance, realistic targets, portion sizes, recommended serves, reducing fat intake Behaviour change skills: self-monitoring, goal-setting Begin use of scale, pedometer and food diary |
Phase 2: (Months 2-6) 11 fortnightly calls | Behaviour change Weight loss Skill-building | Review & goal-setting:    Physical activity: planned activity, incidental activity, sitting time, strength training    Diet: reducing energy intake (choosing lower energy foods, swapping higher energy foods for lower energy foods, decreasing intake of high energy foods/drinks), eating habits, food labels, modifying recipes Behaviour change skills: rewards, behavioural cues, barriers and supports Progress review at 3 months |
Phase 3: (Months 7-18) 12 monthly calls | Maintenance of behaviour change & weight loss | Feedback on 6-, 12- & 18-month assessments Progress review at 9 & 15 months Review & goal-setting:    Role of physical activity in maintaining weight loss    Problem-solving    Social-environmental support    Developing lifelong habits |