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Table 2 Sample of Participant Quotes Post-intervention

From: A pilot open-label feasibility trial examining an adjunctive mindfulness intervention for adolescents with obesity

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Sample Quotes

Benefits of the program

“Helped control eating and portions”

“Learning when I’m actually hungry and when I’m stress eating”

“Learning about mindfulness and sharing it with others”

“Help[ed] manage weight loss and emotions”

“Losing weight and watching what I eat”

Challenges of the program

“Coming every Tuesday”

“Wishing good to people who have been bad to me”

“Remembering homework”

“Finding a good time [for appointments]”

“Freeing up time each week”

Changes noticed in self

“I’ve become more peaceful and able to control my emotions”

“Being able to calm down easier”

“Thinking about strategies before healthy choices”

“Falling asleep easier”

“Mindfulness and meditation in my daily routine”