An intensive weight loss program in Slovenia including behavioral, psychological, cognitive and physical ele- ments has shown promising long-term results on 48 sub- jects [21]. Median weight loss of completers when they left the program was kg. At least 5 years later, 13 of them still maintained the reduced weight. It is important to note that only participants who had successfully completed at least 4 months of treatment were included in the analysis. This criteria probably al- lowed selection of individuals already more successful or motivated than the ones who had quit the program after less than 4 months. In comparison, subjects were includ- ed in the present study after being.
