Yoga & You Starter Kit Giveaway ($176 value)

August 1, 2014 · 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

In Loving Memory of Dr. Joseph A. Kuhn

July 30, 2014 · 0 comments

The ObesityHelp team is deeply saddened to share with our members and visitors that of one of our highly regarded community members and advocates, Dr. Joseph A. Kuhn, 55, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014.  He was a cherished husband, father, son, brother and friend and a very caring

5 Ways to Stay Healthy Through Grief and Loss

July 29, 2014 · 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

self-talk

Can Your “Self-Talk” Make You Fat?

July 28, 2014 · 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

vitamins-after-weight-loss-surgery 2

ObesityHelp Community Tips: Vitamins After Weight Loss Surgery

July 24, 2014 · 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 · 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

6 Ways to Stay on Course when Cruising after Bariatric Surgery

July 23, 2014 · 0 comments

Cruise vacations are great getaways offering worldwide destinations, inclusive accommodations and activities and for all ages. There are many differences between cruise and land vacations and often the idea of being at sea can be scary scenario to those adjusting to a new lifestyle after weight loss surgery. I wanted

post-surgical depression 2

Post-Surgical Depression, You’re Not Alone

July 21, 2014 · 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,

medicaid

The Medicaid Maze – Patient Assistance with Bariatric Surgery

July 18, 2014 · 0 comments

Since 1998, when Eric Klein founded ObesityHelp.com, one of his missions has been to help people wanting to have bariatric surgery as a treatment for life-threatening obesity. Since the start, Eric has wanted to bridge the gap between support, education, and the process of having weight loss surgery. Through community