The SHINE Study: Supporting Health by Integrating Nutrition and Exercise

Are you overweight?
Do you eat when you're not hungry or when stressed?
Ready to make long-term lifestyle changes to lose weight?

The UCSF SHINE study is seeking overweight adults to participate in a study that includes a novel 6-month weight loss program aimed at helping people make healthy diet and exercise lifestyle changes.

As a participant in the SHINE Study, you would:

Participate in a 16-session group-based weight loss and wellness program for 6 months
Meet individually with a dietitian
Receive a pedometer
Complete several assessment visits over 18 months
Get support in making long-term healthy lifestyle choices around diet and exercise to lose weight
Be compensated for study visits

You may be eligible if:

You are at least 18 years old
You are overweight (BMI 30-45, BMI Calculator available online)
You do not have diabetes

Currently Enrolling:
We are currently enrolling for upcoming classes to be held on Thursday evenings starting February 23, 2012. Specific class dates:

Every Thursday evening, February 23 - May 10, 2012
Additional Thursday evenings: May 24, June 7 & 21, July 19, 2012
All day class: Sunday April 15, 2012

You must be available for the Thursday evening classes, as well as the Sunday class.

For more information on study participation and to see if you qualify—

Read the Consent Form then call: (415) 353-9723.