Targeting Weight and Shape Concern Among Women with High Body Weight

The Body Project, an evidence-based body image intervention developed for young women at risk for eating pathology, was adapted for use among adult women with high weight and shape concern and high body weight who want to lose weight.

This intervention is designed to help individuals prepare for weight loss and is focused on facts about obesity, myths about weight loss, and the importance of a varied diet.

This 24-week behavioral weight management program is based on the Look AHEAD and Diabetes Prevention Program manuals. It is designed to facilitate 7-10% weight loss of initial body weight through dietary and physical activity changes with use of behavioral strategies to support lifestyle changes over time.