Mothers in Motion Program to Prevent Weight Gain in WIC Mothers (MIM)

Mothers in Motion will draw on the successes of the pilot intervention of the same name and
will promote healthy lifestyle behavior changes (eating more fruits and vegetables,
increasing physical activity, dealing with stress) in low-income WIC mothers of young
children. Both treatment groups will receive usual WIC care (nutrition counseling and similar
services). The control group will receive generic printed health and nutrition materials to
read at their own pace if they wish. The intervention group will watch the culturally
sensitive DVD chapters according to a study calendar, complete action plan worksheets, and
call in to peer support group teleconferences to discuss the DVD chapter contents. The
teleconferences will be led by moderators trained in motivational interviewing (MI) and group
facilitation. Participants will complete phone interviews and provide body weight
measurements at baseline (T1), immediately after (T2) and 3 months after (T3) the
intervention time period. T3 body weight will be the primary outcome.

Inclusion Criteria:

- African American or White

- Fluent in English

- 18-39 years old

- At least 6 weeks postpartum

- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25.0 and 39.9

- Willing to provide address and up to 3 working phone numbers

- Willing to update their contact information monthly

- Willing to participate in the project for 9 months

- Willing to make 3 additional trips to WIC clinics for weight measures

- Working DVD player at home and access to a working phone.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Pregnant

- MIM Pilot study participation

- Plan to become pregnant or relocate to a location outside of study area during the
trial

- Self-reported type 1 or 2 Diabetes

- Unable to walk more than 1 block without resting or shortness of breath.