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Thank You OH2014 Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors

September 4, 2014 6:21 pm Published by 0 comments

We would like to acknowledge the amazing sponsors and exhibitors of the 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference.  We appreciate their generous support and dedication to helping fight obesity. Platinum Sponsor: A Lighter Me A Lighter Me conference highlights: Sponsored the Red Carpet Photo Booth and the After Party. (Check out the pics!) Introduced a brand


Building Blocks Vitamins Conference Giveaway

September 3, 2014 2:39 pm Published by 0 comments

Congratulations to Stacy B. from Hemet, CA! Stacy's name was drawn at random from the list of 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference attendees, she won the Building Blocks Vitamins 90 Day Package. Stacy will be receiving: Building Blocks Vitamins Water Bottle 90 day supply of Iron in either Capsule or Chewable form


Cupcake Wars – School Bans Sweet Treats

September 1, 2014 3:29 pm Published by 0 comments

Across the country parents and kids are preparing for the start of the new school year. Kids return to school with new clothes and new school supplies, but for some schools an old favorite won't be allowed back in the classroom this year. In one school, cupcakes and other sweet


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Fireside Chat with Graham Elliot at the ObesityHelp National Conference #OH2014

August 28, 2014 1:11 pm Published by 0 comments

Hilarious, brave and honest, Graham's Fireside Chat illustrates how sharing your weight loss surgery journey helps connect us as a support community. Education · Support · Celebration at #OH2014 Each year, ObesityHelp.com brings together hundreds of conference attendees that are navigating their weight loss surgery journey with a common goal of weight loss, improved


Self-Destructive Behavior & Your True Self

August 14, 2014 2:46 pm Published by 0 comments

For many individuals growing up overweight, the need to psychologically protect themselves from criticism and manage their internal shame became a habitual act of self-protection.  At the expense of the development of a true self, the psychological protection included destructive behaviors as forms of punishment. In addition, a false self


Recognizing Emotional Hunger & Fullness

August 6, 2014 4:16 pm Published by 0 comments

We all have at least two kinds of hunger and fullness – physical and emotional. Although weight loss surgery can be great at helping us recognize and honor our physical hunger and fullness, it does nothing to help us with our emotional hunger and fullness. After surgery, the body may


Combating Osteopenia & Osteoporosis

August 5, 2014 4:42 pm Published by 0 comments

A while back, adventure called my friend Kevin out to the tropical beaches of Phuket, Thailand. He had decided he wanted to train as a Muay Thai fighter, so he immersed himself in a world-class training camp nestled amongst the coconut palms and banana trees. On his first day at


Yoga & You Starter Kit Giveaway ($176 value)

August 1, 2014 10:34 am Published by 0 comments

Learn Yoga with the Yoga & You Starter Kit  Do you want to reduce stress, increase flexibility, build strength, create balance and renew vitality? Then this giveaway is for you! To celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing speakers, Abby Lentz of HeavyWeight Yoga to bring you


5 Ways to Stay Healthy Through Grief and Loss

July 29, 2014 7:57 pm Published by 0 comments

A month ago my dog passed away. Chaz had been in my life for over eight years after we got him from a rescue when he was five. Although he was an older dog and I knew eventually it would happen, the sudden loss of him in my life was