‣ In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria based on chart review at the time of screening (within 8 weeks of randomization):

• Community-dwelling adult living independently (not a resident of a nursing home or an assisted living);

• Aged 65-85 years 85 (unclear benefits of weight loss if \>85 years)7-9

• Obesity (body mass index: ≥30 kg/m2);

• English-speaking;

⁃ ≥2 chronic medical conditions that require ongoing care (excluding dementia and osteoporosis as a chronic condition) - these are based on Medicare' MCC (e.g., alcohol abuse, arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid), asthma, atrial fibrillation, autism spectrum disorders, cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate), chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, diabetes, drug/substance abuse, heart failure, hepatitis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease Syndrome, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, schizophrenia/other psychotic disorders, stroke). We acknowledge that there are no fully defined definitions and hence we will be assessing MCC (or multimorbidity) in different manners;

• medical clearance by PCP (Primary Care Provider)

• Callahan cognitive screen ≥ 3 correct items; items (a score of three or more correct items indicates an ability to consent);

• OARS (Older Americans Resources and Services)survey score of ≥12; (a score of 12 or more indicates no impairments or disability)

• Readiness to change score of ≥6/10;