Problematic Decision-Making and Adolescent Weight Loss

The intervention will consist of group-based, weekly or biweekly weight loss coaching (75 minutes per session), which will occur via Zoom videoconferencing software. This intervention is designed to facilitate a 5-10% weight loss and engagement in up to 250 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, which is the standard recommendation in lifestyle modification programs for adolescents. Participants will also be asked to download and utilize the smartphone app, Fitbit, to track eating behavior. Weight loss coaches will be experts in lifestyle modification who have graduate degrees in psychology or a related field. Participants will be given guidance on how to reduce your calorie intake (using a balanced deficit diet) and gradually increase your physical activity. Participants will learn to set goals for diet, weight, and physical activity.