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Inclusion Criteria: * Body Mass Index greater than or equal to 25 * Stable weight with less than a 5% body weight change in the past 3 months. * Willingness and ability to follow a written dietary plan. * Ambulatory and capable of attending bi-weekly in-person and phone appointments. * Must reside in the geographic area for the duration of the 12-week study. * Clearance for weight loss by their health care provider. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating. * Acute medical conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatitis, or cancer. * A history of bariatric surgery or gastrointestinal resection. * Current use of anti-obesity medications or diabetes medications, such as Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), that induce weight loss. * A history of commercial weight loss program participation within the last six months. * A history of anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders. * A history of anxiety or depression. * Extreme dietary restrictions or allergies that limit the ability to follow the weight loss plan.