Protein Eating Patterns and Weight Loss

Eligibility Details: Inclusion Criteria: - BMI 28-45 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: - unable or unwilling to consume animal products - unable or unwilling to attend treatment group meetings - had more than a 10% change in body weight in the 2 months prior to study start date - consuming a specialized diet - have a history of and eating or gastrointestinal disorder - currently or planning on becoming pregnant during the study timeline - lactating - have an uncontrolled metabolic illness/disease (fasting glucose >125 mg/dL) - have uncontrolled hypertension (>160/99 mm Hg) - have cancer or in short-term remission (less than 3 years) - have an infectious disease - suffer from alcohol or drug abuse - use tobacco and/or e-cigarette products on a regular basis - taking medications known to affect energy expenditure and appetite