Obesity remains an extremely serious problem worldwide. Once considered a problem reserved for wealthier countries, overweight and obesity are now increasing dramatically in low- and middle-income countries (WHO, 2011). In the United States, obesity rates continue to skyrocket. The CDC (2009) recognizes obesity as a risk factor for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health problems. According to NHANES, more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, and more than one-third are obese (CDC, 2009). Treatment for this disease varies; this may include incorporating diet, exercise, behavior modification, medications, and surgery. Since there is no single cause of overweight and obesity, there is no single way to prevent or treat overweight and obesity that will help everyone (CDC, 2009). African American women have the highest rates of obesity in the country (Gaston et al., 2011). Not only are there disparities between African American and Caucasian women, but research has found a disparity between African American men and women (Ogden, 2009). African American women have the highest prevalence of major risk factors – physical inactivity, poor diet, and stress – that contribute to poor health outcomes (Gaston, 2011). Understanding the causes of this disparity will help target the African American population for appropriate weight loss intervention (Ogden, 2009). This study focuses on obesity among African American women and the impact of faith-based interventions on weight loss. Methodology This is a faith-based weight loss study, based on a randomized control, pre-test and post-test design, with faith-based interventions to combat obesity among African-American women. American. This design measured pre...... middle of paper ......ng, eating habits, walking, and exercise. This program allowed the researcher to teach classes on weight management and a skills week. All topics support the messages given in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and My Pyramid. The intervention group met after the weight loss educational group. This confessional series developed by the researcher lasted 30 minutes. This group discussed the scriptures, the importance of prayer, the success of journaling, and the exercise commission. Summary African Americans continue to lead the nation with the highest rates of overweight and obesity. Healthy People 2010 set national obesity reduction targets. Research supports the identification of specific cultural interventions for this targeted population. This study focused on religious intervention as a tool to support an increase in weight loss among African Americans..