Table 3 Overview of main categories and sub-categories
Theme | The complex trajectory to a healthy weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Main categories | Vicious circle of problems | Strategies based on decisions and attempts | Internal resources | External resources —experienced and required |
Sub-categories | Mobility disability | Tried to do | Awareness | Informal support |
Overweight and obesity | Decided to do | Motivation | Formal support | |
Pain | Regular mealtimes | Attitudes | Required support | |
Impaired mental well-being | Believed in special diets | General thinking | ||
Difficulty in exercising | No faith in special diets | |||
Lack of sleep and fatigue | Long-term perspectives | |||
Limited outdoor exercise | Physical activity or exercise | |||