Overview
Examine the association between variability in individual stress and related concepts with weight loss, physical activity, and sleep across a behavioral weight loss program
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Enrolled in a community-based weight loss program centered in a metropolitan area of a Midwest state. Based on this criteria, we will anticipate participants are greater than 18 years of age, and have obesity.
- Must own a smart phone and be willing to download the mobile application to receive text messages
Exclusion Criteria:
- Report a current medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that could affect body weight.
- Current psychological condition that is untreated, hospitalization for a psychological condition within the past 12 months, or not being on a stable dose of treatment for at least 6 months.
- Clinically diagnosed depression.
- Is not fluent in writing or speaking the English language.
- Mobility limitations so they are unable to perform physical activity.
- Family member currently enrolled in the study or has a family member that previously participated in the study.