Author Archives for Tammy Colter

Nancee’s Journey: Knowing When You Need Support

July 18, 2013 3:47 pm Published by 0 comments

“I’m living anew, feeling younger, and am motivated to get out and “DO” things!” Nancee Nichols describes herself as always being an active person, having camped and hiked all over the world.  “I knew I was overweight but I tried not to let it stop me”, recalls Nancee.  At age


ObesityHelp National Conference: Friday’s Agenda is Finalized!

July 17, 2013 12:22 am Published by 0 comments

Friday’s ObesityHelp National Conference agenda is Finalized! Clothing Exchange, swap don’t shop! Stop by the Monterrey Room at the Crowne Plaza and donate the clothes that you’re ready to say good-bye to. Your clothing donation will go to another person making their way through their weight loss surgery journey but don’t leave empty handed, swap your


Obese Boy Scouts Banned From National Jamboree

July 16, 2013 4:45 pm Published by 0 comments

BMI of 40 or Above Sidelines Boy Scouts by Tammy J. Colter Every four years, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) organization hosts a National Jamboree where tens of thousands of boy scouts and leaders gather to experience a camping adventure like no other.  The participants are hand picked by


Diana Vogel, MS, MFT Intern Joins The ObesityHelp National Convention

July 16, 2013 1:00 am Published by 0 comments

Come Meet Diana At The OH National Conference! As a bariatric patient herself, Diana brings a lifetime of knowledge and personal experience melded with her professional experience as a therapist. She is passionate about working with bariatric patients on their journey to health.  She stays active in bariatrics through Support Groups


Why I Support Bariatric Surgery (Part 3)

July 15, 2013 2:23 pm Published by 0 comments

Editor’s Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is about Bariatric Surgery (Part 3) of a 5 part series, “Why I Support Bariatric Surgery”.  Links to part 1 and part 2 are located at the bottom of this page. Bariatric Surgery (Part 3) So now, that we have extensively


Candy: Two years of weight loss, 223 pounds gone!

July 14, 2013 4:12 pm Published by 0 comments

Featured Blogger: CandyB OH Username: Sleevegirl Surgeon: Sashidhar Ganta, M.D. 2 years of weight loss, 223 pounds gone! So, today is kind of a cool day. Two years ago, today, I had weight loss surgery. I won’t bore you with the details, you can read my other blogs here marked


What Is Your Nutrition IQ? Take The Quiz!

July 10, 2013 6:58 pm Published by 0 comments

Nutrition IQ Quiz Nutrition plays an important role in our goal to live and embrace a healthy lifestyle. How much do you know about nutrition? Take the quiz! 1. True or False: If you have never eaten organic fruits and vegetable, there is no reason to start now. 2. True


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WOW Moments to Remember!

July 10, 2013 2:19 pm Published by 0 comments

Here's a blast from the past! OH Member WOW moments as featured in OH Magazine's winter 2012 issue! WOW moments! Congratulations to each of these amazing OH members who have shared some of their favorite WOW moments with us. You have worked so hard to lose and maintain your weight