Exercise To Be Fit, Not Skinny! Exercise to be fit, not skinny. Eat to nourish your body. And always ignore the haters, doubters and unhealthy examples that were once feeding you. You are worth more than you realize.-Author Unknown Do you have a favorite inspirational exercise quote to share with
Host A "Support Our Friends" Fitness Party! by Tammy J. Colter, Editor-In-Chief OH Magazine Years ago, I decided to host a Support Our Troops party. I went out and bought red, white, and blue decorations, party favor size American flags, and everything that screamed USA that I could find and
INDUSTRY LEADERS ATTEND BARIATRIC ROUNDTABLE Irvine, CA. - Industry leaders who are committed to the fight against obesity attended an open discussion roundtable in Irvine, California on January 15, 2013. The executive summit, hosted by ObesityHelp Inc., covered discussions on patient access to care, weight loss surgery aftercare, surgical
Decide How You Want To Act Now! What we are today is a result of our own past actions; What ever we wish to be in the future depends on our present actions; Decide how you want to act now. We are responsible for what we are, whatever we wish
Is Obesity A Driving Hazard? We all know of the many downfalls of being obese. The social implications, the comorbidities, the medical costs...the list is long! Now you can add one more consequence. According to researchers, obese drivers are more likely to die in a car crash than those who
Josh And Mariana: We Met On OH OH Profiles: Josh and Mariana It all started a few years ago on the 20s message board. Mariana initiated the first contact by commenting on one of my photos. From there, we messaged each other back and forth occasionally for the next year
Video: Coke and Obesity- What the Body Does with The Calories Bariatric surgeon Terry Simpson, MD, FACS speaks out about Coca-Cola's latest Ad campaign in which they claim to be joining in the fight against obesity. While he appreciates some of the foundations that Coca-Cola supports, their effort to join
10 Steps For Getting Back On Track! Getting back on track after the fun-filled holidays can be a little overwhelming. These 10 steps should give you a little jump start!
After weight loss surgery, and often at the start of a new diet, our excitement and motivation are high and our ability to choose the “right” foods and limit the portions come fairly easily. When a broader range of foods are reintroduced, we experience many competing thoughts about what we
Test Your Nutrition IQ Quiz yourself! How much do you know about your body’s nutrient needs? True or False? Vitamin B6 is an antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation. If you compare equal weights of whole wheat and white flour, you’ll find that the caloric values are equal as well. Carrots,
