Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- * have a body mass index \[BMI\] \> 25-55 kg/m2;
- * home address in a zip code classified as non-urban in the USDA Rural-Urban Commuting Area \[RUCA\] codes of 4-10);
- * have no physical limitations that prevent walking at a moderate pace for at least 10 minutes without stopping;
- * be able to provide informed consent;
- * have access to a smartphone and a computer or tablet with a video camera and stable access to the Internet (at home or work or some other stable source of access);
- * complete all screening and baseline questionnaires and activities.
Exclusion Criteria:
- * only one member of a household may participate concurrently.
- * currently participating in another weight loss program, taking a weight loss medication, have a history of bariatric surgery, or lost ≥ 10 pounds during the past 6-months;
- * are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the time frame of the investigation;
- * report a medical condition that would affect the safety and/or efficacy of a weight management program involving diet and physical activity (e.g., uncontrolled heart condition, dementia, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder, or other significant psychiatric problems);
- * or report conditions that in the judgment of the one of the Principal Investigators (MPIs) would render them unlikely to be able to independently follow the intervention protocol for 6 months, including conditions which might comprise their ability to engage independently with the intervention website materials, provide self-monitoring information on a smartphone app, attend Zoom video group or individual sessions at the available times (if randomized to receive these treatment components), and complete online questionnaires.
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to N/A (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes