Behavioral Self-Regulation

Behavioral Self-Regulation for Weight Loss in Young Adults

The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether incorporating self-regulation training using daily weighing is efficacious within a behavioral weight loss program specifically targeting young adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• body mass index between 27 and 40
• age between 21 and 35

Exclusion Criteria:

• report a history of eating disorder or a current eating disorder
• report a heart condition or other medical condition that would limit ability to participate in an exercise program without direct supervision from physician
• report major psychiatric diseases or organic brain syndromes
• currently participating in another weight loss program, are taking a weight loss medication, or have lost more than 5% of body weight curing last 6 months
• pregnant, lactating, or less than 6 months post-partum
• intend to move out of city within the time frame of the investigation or will miss multiple meetings during the study time frame