Support: What Do The Holidays Mean To You?

December 20, 2012 · 0 comments

Support: What Do The Holidays Mean To You? Holidays! What comes to your mind upon hearing this glittering word? Visions of scrumptious stuffing, pools of creamy gravy, warm buttered rolls and pumpkin and pecan pies? If so, perhaps it is time to consider whether a short-term indulgence is worth all

Test Your Arthritis IQ!

December 20, 2012 · 0 comments

Test Your Arthritis IQ! Take the quiz! True or False:  Arthritis can be cured by taking medications. True or False:  Osteoarthritis is more common in women than in men. True or False:  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. True or False:  Some people have no symptoms of osteoarthritis. True

Goodbye Comorbidities, Hello Life!

December 19, 2012 · 0 comments

Goodbye Comorbidities, Hello Life! -Article courtesy of OH Magazine Joyce and Daniel Tucker live in the Pacific Northwest and neither are strangers to obesity. Both say they have been obese since childhood, and both admit they have yo-yo dieted for years. Early in 2011, Joyce, a homemaker who suffers from

Puppy Dog Adventures Episode 4: Talking Puppy Goes To The Pool

December 19, 2012 · 0 comments

Puppy Dog Adventures Episode 4! Talking Puppy Goes To The Pool!  When Kiya's owner decides to take control of his life, his dog becomes his biggest supporter.  Episode 4!  More to come!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJLQ1Gugfhw&feature=share&list=UUChL4PYqScIYE_Wa0lfimeA

Childhood Obesity: Is Day Care A Contributing Factor?

December 18, 2012 · 0 comments

Childhood Obesity: Is Day Care A Contributing Factor? Childhood obesity is a serious problem in our society today.  If you have kids between the ages of 1.5 and 4 years in day care, the results of a new study conducted by researchers at the Université de Montréal. and Sainte-Justine University Hospital

Update: Obese Death Row Inmate Granted Clemency

December 18, 2012 · 0 comments

Update: Obese Death Row Inmate Granted Clemency We posted previously about the plight of death row inmate Ronald Post.  He and his lawyers were arguing that he should not be executed due to his obesity.  He weighs 480 pounds and his plight to have weight loss surgery was denied..  You

Support Group Program: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

December 18, 2012 · 0 comments

Support groups are especially important for those of us that have had weight loss surgery. ObesityHelp recognizes the importance that support plays in a weight loss surgery journey. One of the ways is through the ObesityHelp Support Group Leader Program. OH support groups provide emotional support and the exchange of

Thank You Obesity Advocates!

December 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Thank You Obesity Advocates! We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. Each month, we will feature a few of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking the following professionals for their commitment

Featured OH Blogger: Chanakurtz

December 17, 2012 · 0 comments

It's Ok to Embrace Your Weight Being Over Featured OH Blogger:  Chanakurtz You guys have been so amazing, encouraging me daily to continue to tap into my passion...I love you all! Please continue to encourage me by sending me notes that I've said something to inspire you..it's what I have been

Focus On Fitness: Video Chat Exercise

December 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Focus On Fitness:  Video Chat Exercise BE INSPIRED!  In this video, 550 pound Lori Snow is seen working out via a video chat room!  "You can exercise anywhere, doing anything!"  She says.   "Even if you can't stand up!" http://youtu.be/06kqiC2SvRU       Photo courtesy of exousia.etsy