Web-Based Weight Loss & Weight Maintenance Intervention for Older Rural Women, Also Known as Women Weigh-in for Wellness

Inclusion Criteria: * women aged 40-69 * overweight or Class I \& II obese (BMI 28 to 39.9)or BMI 40 to 45 with physician clearance * state a commitment to losing weight * speak and read English * able to communicate over the telephone * able to use a computer with minimal assistance and complete electronic forms and surveys * have access to and are able to access the Internet * commitment to access the website as required by the research intervention including weekly self-reporting of calories and fat grams, weekly self-reporting of physical activity, pedometer steps, and body weight, and weekly (or more often) participation in other website components as determined by group to which randomized and phase of intervention * have or are willing to obtain an email account * have access to a DVD player * able to walk without an assistive device * answer 'no' to all questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or obtain clearance from their physician to become more active Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes * diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and require insulin * ≥ 10% weight loss in last six months * enrolled in a weight loss management program * enrolled in a formal program of cardiac rehabilitation or undergoing physical rehabilitation * taking medications that affect weight loss or weight gain * other physical or medical restrictions that would preclude following the minimum recommendations for moderate physical activity and healthy eati…