Activity Level Monitoring Study

Activity Level Monitoring Study

The purpose of this study is to 1) evaluate the relationship of physical activity to quality of life and psychological functioning among adults with severe obesity (BMI>40) and 2) evaluate the effects of activity monitoring on changes in physical activity during a 6-week intervention interval.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• BMI greater than or equal to 40
• Sit or lie down greater than or equal to 9 hours per day

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participating in regular exercise (any planned exercise)
• Participating in a formal weight loss or exercise program
• Planning to join a formal weight loss or exercise program in the next 2 months
• Cannot stand up without assistance
• Currently pregnant
• Planning to get pregnant in the next 2 months
• Given birth in past 9 months
• Currently breast feeding
• Weigh over 400 lbs
• Highest level of education is below 8th grade
• PHQ-9 score less than 15
• Visual impairment that impairs ability to read
• Any condition(s) that would make it challenging to follow instructions/directions
• Cognitive disorder (e.g., dementia)