Table 1.

Intervention Schedule Overview.

Week	Technique or Modification	Details	Length of Practicing
First week	Physical activity	Walking at least 8300 to 10000 steps per day measured by a step pedometer provided	Until the end of the study
Second week	Diaphragmatic breathing	Practicing twice a day	Until the following week
Third week	Progressive muscle relaxation	Practicing twice a day	Until at least week 6
Fourth week	CBT	Reconstruction of distortions during the appointment
Fifth week	Dietary consulting	Adoption of changes in everyday eating habits	Until the end of the study
Sixth week	Guided imagery	Practicing twice a day instead of PMR or continuing practicing PMR if preferred	Until the end of the study
Seventh week	No intervention	Telephone contact
Eighth week	No intervention

Abbreviations: CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy; PMR, progressive muscle relaxation.