Using Online Tools to Increase Weight Loss in Primary Care

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 based on self-report body weight and height, OR BMI 27-29.9 kg/m2 with a weight related comorbidity of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, dyslipidemia, or obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or coronary artery disease. * Self-report weight ≤ 375 lbs (the maximum weight that BodyTrace scales can accurately detect is 397 lbs, thus 375 lbs provides a buffer to allow detection of at least 20 lbs weight gain). * Has valid email address in EHR * Has an appointment scheduled with enrolled PCP about 30-45 days after IDR query * Speaks and reads English * Has either WiFi internet access at home or a phone or tablet with a data plan. Exclusion Criteria: * BMI≥ 45 kg/m2. * Currently enrolled in structured weight loss treatment * In past month, has been actively participating in a weight loss focused online community (i.e., posting or reading content). * Currently tracking food intake 3 days per week * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months * Currently breastfeeding (or pumping breastmilk) 3 times per day or more. * Currently undergoing treatment for cancer or has active cancer * Had cardiovascular event in the past 60 days * Inpatient psychiatric treatment in the past 6 months * Eating disorder in past 5 years * Congestive heart failure resulting in recent (past 6 months) hospitalization or contributing to difficulty breathing or difficulty doing daily activities. * Dementia d…