Applying Social Comparison Theory to Behavioral Weight Loss: Does Modifying Group Membership Improve Outcome?
Applying Social Comparison Theory to Behavioral Weight Loss: Does Modifying Group Membership Improve Outcome?
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a modified behavioral treatment for weight
 loss that includes one-on-one treatment for individuals struggling to lose weight is
 associated with more weight loss than a standard behavioral treatment.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  participating in a weight loss program or taking a weight loss medication

 -  currently pregnant, lactating, or less than 6-months post-partum or plan to become
 pregnant during the time of the intervention.

 -  report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of
 consciousness

 -  report conditions that would render the participant unlikely to follow the study
 protocol (e.g., terminal illness, relocation, substance abuse, sever psychiatric
 condition, dementia).