Parent

age ≥18

English speaking

completion of screening and baseline data collection

BMI ≥ 25 and weight \< 300lbs (weight limit due to scale limitations)

willing to lose weight through physical activity, weight tracking and decreased caloric intake

willing to make changes at home to facilitate a healthy weight

willing to complete 12 weekly weight loss video coaching sessions (20 minutes/session)

willing to use Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, or WebEx for regular intervention contact

Internet/ cellular plan that is sufficient for weekly program video conferencing

willing to use the study scale with cellular technology to report weights at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks.

willing to use the study scale with cellular technology at least weekly during the study (12 weeks)

completion of screening and baseline data collection

Child

age 8-18

has a disability

assent is required if the child is capable and willing to have height and weight taken by the parent at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks.

Healthy Weight at Home: A Pilot Weight Loss Program for Parents of Children With a Disability