During the 13 months of the Fit Blue program, each participant will come to the study office in the HAWC for 4 in-person visits. During in-person visits, participants will fill out questionnaires and have a physical assessment, which includes being weighed, and having height, blood pressure, heart rate, and abdominal circumference measured.
Individual phone sessions are a main component of this program for both groups (counselor-initiated and self-paced). All participants will be expected to self-monitor their weight, diet, and exercise daily.