The purpose of this research study is to examine how well an existing weight loss treatment works for individuals with food addiction. Treatment will consist of a preliminary 12-week RCT pilot of the feasibility and effectiveness of behavioral weight loss (BWL) compared to a waitlist control.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI 25-50 kg/m2
• Meets criteria for Food Addiction (based on the self-report score from the Yale Food Addiction Scale)
• Available for the duration of the treatment (3 months)
• Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials.
• Availability of internet to participate in study interventions (i.e., electronic SMART scales)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Co-existing psychiatric condition that requires hospitalization or more intensive treatment (e.g., bipolar mood disorders, psychotic illnesses, severe depression).
• Reports active suicidal or homicidal ideation
• Current anorexia or bulimia nervosa
• Endorsing current or history of heart trouble/chest pain.
• Breast-feeding or pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
• History of stroke or myocardial infarction.
• Current or recent (within 12 months) drug or alcohol dependence
• Currently receiving effective treatment for eating or weight loss, including individual who received bariatric surgery within the past five years
• Currently participating in another clinical study.