Mobility & Vitality Lifestyle Program

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Center

MOVE UP is a weight management program for adults 60-75 in community settings led by trained community health workers.

MOVE UP is a weight management program designed for adults who desire to lose weight and improve their overall health.

Topics include: Overall Health, Weight management, Healthy eating, Behavior change, Physical activity

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 60-75 at time of program start
2. Self-reporting < 60 minutes per week of moderate structured physical activity
3. BMI >= 30 but < 40 for screen. In person measurement on site will allow for 27-45 as inclusion criteria.
4. Able to consent for participation and data collection
5. Medical release before start of Weight Management
6. Ability to walk with or without an assistive device
7. Can regularly attend sessions
8. Has not had bariatric surgery over the past year, or current use of weight loss prescription drug.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (FBS > 300 & A1C > 11%) [to be assessed by physician on medical release]
2. Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP > 180/110) %) [to be assessed by physician on medical release]
3. Recent hospitalization (past 6 months)
4. Active treatment for cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer)
5. Significant visual or hearing impairment
6. Dementia/psychiatric disorder
7. Inability to communicate in English/lack of translator