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
As Atticus Finch once said in To Kill a Mockingbird, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." If you have never tipped the scales in the 300 plus pounds mark, I am sure
Forty years ago, congressional hearings were held to bring attention to the possible links between diet and disease. Senator George McGovern summoned two expert witnesses, one who believed that diet changes could reverse heart disease, and another who touted harmfulness of the over consumption of fat. At the time, evidence existed that
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
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
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
Alexis Shapiro, the 12-year-old Texas girl who underwent weight loss surgery earlier this year to control a rare, medically induced obesity, returned to school this week. Once a normal weight child, Alexis rapidly gained 140 pounds after brain surgery, where the doctors removed a brain tumor. She was left with
Often when a person decides to incorporate more exercise into their lives they join a gym. However, the mere act of signing a contract and getting a membership card does not improve ones health. Initially, the enthusiasm and commitment are there and new members show up to the gym regularly.
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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
