Downsizing At An Overweight-Only Gym

January 10, 2013 · 0 comments

Downsizing At An Overweight-Only Gym by Tammy J. Colter So many of us share in at least one phobia.  Perhaps it's a fear of heights, a fear of the dark, an aversion to mirrors, and yes, a phobia of working out at gyms. Speaking of phobias of gyms, here is

Four on the Floor: Self-Care After Weight Loss Surgery

January 9, 2013 · 0 comments

Four on the Floor: Self-Care After Weight Loss Surgery My family spent much of my childhood in the kitchen. It is where we ate, but also where we socialized. It is where I did my homework and where we watched television. It was where I attempted to master the art

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WLS: Balance in Recovery Post-Op

January 8, 2013 · 0 comments

WLS: Balance in Recovery Post-Op In this informative video, Dr. Connie Stapleton speaks with ObesityHelp (OH) 2012 Caribbean Cruise event attendees about balance in recovery after weight loss surgery (WLS).  Addictions, cross-addictions, and recovery are important topics to address in the WLS community.  (As well as many other communities, unfortunately!)

WLS For Mom And Two Daughters

January 8, 2013 · 0 comments

All In The Family WLS For Mom And Two Daughters When asked if obesity ran in her family, Jayne Slvia responded, “No, I was the pioneer.” At 348 pounds, it was a passage in a book that opened her eyes, prompting her to research weight loss surgery and make that

Obesity And p62: Are you Missing A Key Protein?

January 7, 2013 · 0 comments

Obesity and p62:  Are you missing a key protein? The obesity epidemic is taking it's toll on the health and well-being of children and adults across our nation.  Like never before, researchers are conducting studies in an effort to find ways to reverse the epidemic and find other factors that

Give Yourself The Gift Of Support!

January 6, 2013 · 0 comments

Give Yourself The Gift Of Support -You Deserve It! Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re ready for a new beginning. What better way to kick off 2013 than attending your support group? This time of year is when most people reflect on the past year and consider the

Video: Lisa Burwell Shares WLS Advice And Insights

January 5, 2013 · 0 comments

Video:  Lisa Burwell Shares WLS Advice And Insights Today, after losing 175 pounds, Lisa Burwell feels great. She started a new job, was promoted, and traveled to her favorite vacation spot, Disney World. Best of all, she had a child; and she and Keith are now expecting their second. See

Video: 175 Pound Weight Loss Leads To A New Family!

January 4, 2013 · 0 comments

Video: 175 Pound Weight Loss Leads To A New Family! Weight loss surgery helped Lisa Burwell gain more than just a new lease on life – it helped her grow her family. For Lisa Burwell, of North Canton, Ohio, weight gain became a part of her life after she got

Quote of the Day

January 4, 2013 · 0 comments

Quote of the Day When you live on a round planet, there’s no choosing sides.-Dr. Wayne Dyer   Do you have a favorite quote to share?