I’m so tired of hearing that people who have had weight loss surgery are somehow taking the easy way out. While at the beginning, weight loss surgery provides much more support or help than it does later, it is the individual who must provide a lot of effort long term
It feels like I’m back in junior high again, taking a logic test – “Which of these 3 things do not belong?” For some, fat bashing by Charles Barkley on national TV during the NBA Playoffs is actually a winning combination of “All of the above.” When on top of
Giveaway time! To celebrate the ObesityHelp 2014 Conference, we've partnered with the Manhattan Beach Marriott, to create a special giveaway! We're offering the "#OH2014 Conference Package" at the Manhattan Beach Marriott on the conference dates of August 15th and August 16th to one randomly selected winner. The #OH2014 Conference
By Nina Gannes and Robin Raskob Let’s face the facts: it is really hard to find time to exercise. In particular for parents, the responsibilities of raising kids always seem to take priority — from driving carpools to grocery shopping to getting the kids in bed on time — when
We're happy to announce that Egg Whites International will be an exhibitor at the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Egg Whites International brought over samples to our office to celebrate joining up with the ObesityHelp Conference again this year! Some of our staff tasted it without any thing mixed-in, some mixed it
Imagine yourself out in the park, with a basketball in hand, playing an impromptu game with friends. You’re laughing, smiling, and having a good time–not a care in the world. It’s like a form of Tai Chi, meditation in motion. When do the best athletes in nearly every sport have their best
We are pleased to announce our first six speakers for the 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference. Make sure to stop by and learn more about them, we'll also be adding more details to the agenda soon and announcing the #OH2014 Keynote (you're going to LOVE the keynote)! There will also be
You Versus You: How And Why To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others As you scroll through the ObesityHelp.com message boards and your social media feed and see photos of others, do you find yourself in a constant state of comparison? What about at the gym? Do you look at the
Getting Back on Track-From One Patient to Another A lot of you are familiar with my story. I had RNY Gastric Bypass on 02/12/2008. At my highest weight I was 291 lbs. I decided to have WLS, after years of procrastination, mainly for my health and my children. I am
