Peer-modeled Intervention

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of a peer-led behavioural change intervention on the cardio-metabolic health of women aged 18 to 49 years. The main question it aims to answer is: -Does a peer-led behavioural change intervention improve the cardio-metabolic health of women aged 18 to 49 years? Researchers will compare food literacy, physical literacy, and awareness with a comparison arm that receives only information on doable actions to improve cardio-metabolic health in a small booklet. The participants will: * Participants in the intervention arm will have group activities on food literacy, physical literacy and awareness for 3 months of the active phase of the intervention. * The participants in the intervention arm will be followed up with a phone call in between the active phase of the intervention. * At the beginning of the study, the participants in the comparison arm will receive a small booklet with inforgraphics on ways to improve their cardio-metabolic health, with no further contact. * All the participants will not be contacted in any form for the next 3 months after the active phase of the intervention. * The participants will be measured for their waist circumference, fat mass, blood pressure, lipid and glucose levels, and arterial stiffness. * The participants will also be assessed for physical activity levels, dietary intake, body size preferences, self-efficacy, social support, self-monitoring, and self-esteem.

Inclusion Criteria: * Women of reproductive age (WRA; 18 to 49 years). * With central obesity measured as a waist circumference of \> 80cm and up to 88 cm. * They should consent and be willing to follow a 3-month active intervention and a 3-month post-intervention follow-up. * They should be residents of Mbarara City. * They should either speak English or Runyakitara/Runyankore. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and lactating for six months. * Taking anti-diabetic or hypertension medication. * Physically incapacitated to stand for measurements or speak