Able to comply will all study procedures and schedule
Able to speak and read English
You may not be if
Cardiovascular event (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke) within the past 12 months
Use of tricyclic anti-depressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors or paroxetine, mood stabilizers, or antipsychotic medications. (Note: participants who take SSRI/SNRI may be acceptable, provided they have been on a stable dose of these medications 3 months.)
Use of weight-loss medications or any medications known to significantly affect weight (e.g., oral steroids) in past 3 months
Weight loss of 5% or more in past 6 months
Enrollment in weight reduction program in prior 3 months
Treatment in individual psychotherapy for any psychiatric disorder in prior 3 months (Note: participants in couples or family counseling will be allowed.)
Severe depression or severe impairment of functioning as judged by the assessor or PI
Presence of active suicidal ideation
Diabetes
Alcohol/drug abuse/dependence
Renal/hepatic disease
Change in thyroid medications in last 3 months
Pregnant/lactating, within 6-months post-partum
Current diagnoses, or history within the last 5 years, of anorexia or bulimia
Psychotic symptoms or hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder in previous 12 months
Mood disorder NOS, substance-induced mood disorders, mood disorders due to a general medical condition
History of bipolar disorder
History of head trauma
Any changes in smoking behavior in prior 3 months (or plans to change in the next 3 months)
