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Can Your “Self-Talk” Make You Fat?

July 28, 2014 7:58 pm Published by 0 comments

"Be careful how you talk to yourself because you are listening."  -Lisa M. Hayes Weird question: Would you ever knowingly poison yourself? I am betting your answer would be no! Yet, how many times a day do you talk to yourself in a way that diminishes your value or undermines


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ObesityHelp Community Tips: Vitamins After Weight Loss Surgery

July 24, 2014 1:00 am Published by 0 comments

It is important for the bariatric patient to take vitamin and mineral supplements, not only to prevent adverse health conditions that can arise after surgery, but because some nutrients such as calcium can enhance weight loss and help prevent weight regain. (ASMBS, Integrated Health Nutritional Guidelines). Taking vitamins after weight


The Building Blocks Vitamins Bundle Giveaway

July 23, 2014 6:08 pm Published by 0 comments

  The Building Blocks Vitamins Giveaway is now closed! We know you're all striving to take your vitamins every day! With this giveaway we're hoping to help make it easier. To celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing sponsors, Building Blocks Vitamins to bring you a fantastic


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Post-Surgical Depression, You’re Not Alone

July 21, 2014 7:55 am Published by 0 comments

I love those moments when I see someone doing something I only do in my house, alone, while I'm thinking, "I must be the only person in the world who does this." It relieves me greatly to know that when I experience things, I am not alone. Well, if you,


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7 Tips for Your Own Healthy Barbecue

July 17, 2014 3:12 pm Published by 0 comments

Now that the warmer weather is here, it's time to fire up your grill. Grilled foods are a method for healthy cooking and delectable flavors unique to grilling. You can grill your favorite meats and vegetables for healthy meals. Tips for a Healthy Barbecue 1.  Skip the buns:  Swap out


Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery with Dr. Agha

July 16, 2014 11:36 pm Published by 0 comments

Siamak Agha-Mohammadi, MD PhD, is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who completed his medical education at the prestigious University of Cambridge, England, and his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; one of the most respected and comprehensive plastic surgery training programs in the United


Can yoga actually change traffic?

July 14, 2014 10:08 am Published by 0 comments

Living in Austin Texas for almost 40 years I've seen many, many changes, but nothing like the expansion of highways and the explosion of traffic. It used to be the usual traffic delays in the morning and after 5, but soon a lunchtime congestion merged the two creating continuous traffic


The Coffee Lovers Giveaway with CLICK!

July 9, 2014 2:52 pm Published by 0 comments

The Coffee Lovers Giveaway is now closed! To celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing exhibitors, CLICK™ ! If you love coffee, then this giveaway is for you. CLICK™  is packed with 15 grams of protein, two shots of real espresso coffee and 23 vitamins and minerals.  There


MantraBand Winners Share Their Bracelets

July 6, 2014 11:09 pm Published by 0 comments

MantraBand Winners Share their Bracelets! Got my new Mantraband bracelet today! First thing I've won in a giveaway, so I'm wicked excited =) Big shout out .. - thanks #OHMantra #OH2014 #mantraband #giveaway   Thank you @obesityhelp and #mantraband #oh2014 love my new bracelet. Did you get a MantraBand since


Exclusive Interview with Graham Elliot, One Year After VSG

July 1, 2014 10:47 am Published by 0 comments

Every day community members are celebrating and reflecting back on their 1st year after having weight loss surgery. Together, as a community, we can relate to each others' amazing milestones, WOW moments, non-scale victories, life and relationship changes, mental and physical transformations, and improvements in health. Today, we bring you an exclusive interview