Inclusion Criteria:

• * BMI of at least 30 kg/m\^2
• * elevated stress levels based on perceived stress scale score
• * self-identified as black race

Exclusion Criteria:

• * pregnant or are planning to become pregnant in the next year
• * known major medical or psychological condition known to influence body weight loss (e.g., medicated or poorly controlled diabetes (fasting blood glucose \> 126 mg/dL), cardiovascular event in the preceding 12 months, history of gastric bypass surgery, bariatric surgery, or eating disorder)
• * history of psychiatric hospitalization in past 2 years
• * history of substance abuse or eating disorder
• * any condition for which a medical professional has suggested diet modification, physical activity, and/or weight reduction would be contraindicated.
• * currently taking medications for weight loss