Arthritis Pilot for Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight

light weight, adjustable, vest to be worn underneath clothes that weight can be added to

Participants will undergo a 22 week dietary weight loss intervention which will incorporate dietary practices for achieving weight loss while minimizing muscle and bone loss. Participants will be instructed by the Registered Dietitian to follow a low calorie diet. Individual calorie goals will be adjusted during the study if necessary to achieve a targeted weight loss goal of at least 8%, but no more than 12%, within the intervention time frame.