Inclusion Criteria:  Overweight or obese Filipino adults who signify willingness to participate in the study With BMI equal to 25.0 but not more than 40 kg/m2 Apparently healthy (fasting blood glucose, lipid profile, and blood pressure within the normal range to pre-disease state) Normal thyroid hormone levels in the blood Normal blood cortisol level  Exclusion Criteria:  Elevated levels of fasting blood glucose, blood lipids, and blood pressure Elevated levels of thyroid hormones, and cortisol level Self-reported/history of heart disease Participation in a weight loss program or adherence to restrictive /therapeutic diet in the past 3 month Self-reported of recent weight changes greater or less than 3.0 kg Planned or recent bariatric surgery Consumption of weight-altering medications and/or nutritional supplements that promote weight gain/loss in the past 6 months Clinical diagnosis of any mental disorder and current use of any mental health medications Pregnant, nursing, or with self-declared intention to become pregnant Any health condition that may put the participant at risk Current and anticipated enrolment in another research study during the course of the trial