Study: NCT02063178

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Phone-based sessions (28 total) on a structured schedule
Description: 28 sessions will be reviewed weekly and then bi-weekly with a trained motivational interviewing counselor for those individuals randomly assigned to the counselor-initiated condition.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Intervention: Phone-based sessions upon request
Description: For those individuals randomly assigned to the self-paced condition, the 28 sessions are still available to them, the participant has to call to initiate sessions.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Weight self-monitoring
Description: Each randomized participant will be given a Body Trace scale that will electronically record their weight.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Intervention: Weight self-monitoring
Description: Each randomized participant will be given a Body Trace scale that will electronically record their weight.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Dietary and physical activity self-monitoring
Description: Each randomized participant will be given a free account to Lose It! Premium, an online food/activity diary for self-monitoring.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Intervention: Dietary and physical activity self-monitoring
Description: Each randomized participant will be given a free account to Lose It! Premium, an online food/activity diary for self-monitoring.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Scheduled tailored interventionist feedback
Description: Randomly assigned participants to the counselor-initiated condition will receive feedback on their progress throughout their sessions with their assigned interventionist.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Dietary goals
Description: Each randomized participant will receive a daily calorie goal range based on their current weight, gender, and BMI.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Intervention: Dietary goals
Description: Each randomized participant will receive a daily calorie goal range based on their current weight, gender, and BMI.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Meal replacements
Description: Randomized participants will receive coupons for meal replacements including oatmeal and popcorn.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Physical activity goals
Description: Each participant will complete the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire which will determine their weekly exercise goals.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Intervention: Physical activity goals
Description: Each participant will complete the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire which will determine their weekly exercise goals.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Toolbox
Description: The toolbox includes additional treatment options for those who wish to take advantage of them. Items may include: food scales, cookbooks, etc. These items may be checked out and must be returned prior to the completion of the study.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Challenges
Description: There will be several challenges designed to increase participant interest and provide a specific goal (e.g., increase self-monitoring). Participants who successfully completed the challenges will be given a small award.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Intervention: Tailored interventionist feedback upon request
Description: Randomly assigned participants to the self-paced condition have the option to receive feedback on their progress upon request.