After the first GCRC visit, subjects randomized to the treatment group (n=20) will begin a 6-week two-hour course on mindful eating entitled Mindful Eating & Living (MEAL). MEAL is a mindfulness training program which is designed specifically for obese individuals. MEAL teaches skills which can lead to increased awareness of eating, emotions, and judgment. Also included is information about activity and nutrition. The goal of mindfulness training is to allow people to cultivate awareness of their behaviors and provide themselves with choices, resulting in less bingeing or overeating, as well as increased sense of control, improved mood, and eventually, reduced weight. MEAL is a 6-week curriculum, taught in weekly sessions of 2-hours each to a group of 20 people. Specific exercises include group discussion, mindfulness meditation, and group eating exercises. Participants use written materials and CD's at home on a daily basis. At the completion of the course, treatment subjects will then attend monthly refresher sessions.