Behavioral Self-Regulation

Inclusion Criteria: * body mass index between 27 and 40 * age between 21 and 35 Exclusion Criteria: * report a history of eating disorder or a current eating disorder * report a heart condition or other medical condition that would limit ability to participate in an exercise program without direct supervision from physician * report major psychiatric diseases or organic brain syndromes * currently participating in another weight loss program, are taking a weight loss medication, or have lost more than 5% of body weight curing last 6 months * pregnant, lactating, or less than 6 months post-partum * intend to move out of city within the time frame of the investigation or will miss multiple meetings during the study time frame