This study aims to test two strategies for weight loss. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two 4-week weight loss programs: (1) a behavioral weight loss program that involves recording weekly weight, physical activity, and caloric intake plus daily exercises in which information about a healthy lifestyle is reviewed or (2) a behavioral weight loss program that involves recording weekly weight, physical activity, and caloric intake plus daily exercises in which descriptions of positive future events are reviewed. Throughout the study, participants will complete assessments that examine the effects of the interventions on delay discounting, physical activity, weight, and other important health and psychosocial outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
5
Participants will receive a 4-week behavioral weight loss intervention based on evidence-based weight loss strategies focused on diet, exercise, and behavioral skills.
Participants will receive a 4-week behavioral weight loss intervention based on evidence-based weight loss strategies focused on diet, exercise, and behavioral skills.
UConn Weight Management Research Laboratory
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Physical Activity
Change in minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity measured via a waist worn accelerometer during 7 day time periods.
Time frame: baseline and week 7
Delay Discounting
Change in delay discounting measured using a choice task.
Time frame: baseline and week 7
Weight
Weight change from baseline to post treatment
Time frame: 4 weeks
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