Table 6.

Summary of the themes, subthemes and codes.

Themes	Subthemes	Codes
RDs/nutritionists or fitness specialist enhanced participants’ knowledge.	Nutrition knowledge	Individualized diet plans Portion counting Healthier food choices Strategies used to handle barriers
	PA knowledge	Type of PA Strategies used to facilitate adherence
2.RDs/nutritionists or fitness specialist enhanced participants’ self-efficacy.	Diet self-efficacy	Perceived change in self-efficacy Sources of self-efficacy Strategies used to enhance self-efficacy
	PA self-efficacy	Perceived change in self-efficacy Sources of self-efficacy Strategies used to enhance self-efficacy
3.CNSLMP did not affect participants’ motivation	Diet motivation	Perceived change in motivation Sources of motivation
	PA motivation	Perceived change in motivation Sources of motivation

CNSLMP: Lifestyle Modification Program in the Center for Nutritional Studies; RD: Registered Dietitians; PA: Physical activity.