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Thomas SL, Hyde J, Komesaroff K (2007). Cheapening the struggle: obese people's attitudes towards the biggest loser. Obesity Management 3(5): 210-215.

Thomas SL, Hyde J, Karunaratne A, Herbert D, Komesaroff P (2008). Being ?fat' in today's world: Understanding the lived experiences of people with obesity in Australia. Health Expectations (Epub ahead of print).

Thomas SL, Hyde J, Karunaratne A, Kausman R, Komesaroff P (in press, accepted October 2008). They all work...when you stick to them: A qualitative investigation of dieting, weight loss, and physical exercise in obese individuals. Nutrition Journal.