You may be eligible to participate if you:
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Are at least 18 years old
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Have a BMI between 25.0 and 39.9 kg/m2
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Have a waist circumference > 40 inches for men or > 35 inches for women
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Have access to an electronic device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) to complete consent forms/surveys and for videoconferencing
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Have been diagnosed with any of the following: high blood pressure, diabetes, pre-diabetes, high triglyceride or cholesterol levels
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Are NOT currently on a diet to lose weight
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Have NOT lost 10 pounds or more in the previous six months
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Do NOT have cancer, celiac disease, renal or liver disease (except non-alcoholic fatty liver disease)
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Have not had a major surgery, a stroke or heart attack in the previous six months
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DO NOT use any of the following:
- Insulin
- Weight loss medications: Victoza/Liraglutide; Byetta/Exenatide; Adlyxin/Lixisenatide; Ozempic/Rybelsus/Semeglutide; Bydureon/Exenatide; Trulicity/Dulaglutide; Mounjaro/Zepbound/Tirzepatide
- Steroids (e.g. Prednisone)
- Warfarin (Coumadin)
- Medications for which you need to limit vitamin K intake
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Do NOT drink more than two alcoholic beverages daily.