In a recent column, I examined how trauma impacts health. In that column, I defined “trauma” as one’s response to a disconcerting experience that overwhelms a person. I provided a brief overview of the various types of trauma humans may experience during their lifetimes and discussed the impact on the
Following bariatric surgery, there have been numerous reports that show significant weight loss leads to better sex and increased sexual satisfaction overall. However, for many who may have gained weight on an unconscious level due to having experienced sexual abuse, rape or other sexual trauma, the weight coming off can
Learn, Share, And Connect At ObesityHelp Events! Not only did ObesityHelp host a national conference in Texas in 2011, we hit the road again and traveled to Seattle in July of that same year where we held yet another fantastic conference! As with any ObesityHelp event, forever friendships were formed
The relationship between exercise and weight loss is well known, but the benefits of exercise go far beyond shedding pounds. Many benefits of exercise occur without the loss of a single pound. Exercise alone, without regard to weight loss, is a powerful way to improve your mental and physical well-being.
Wondering what’s next? You’ve made it through the first 6-8 weeks after bariatric surgery, but you’re not sure what or how to eat now. You know one thing for sure. You don’t want to regain the weight after all you’ve been through. I hear you. No worries, I have 10
Self-improvement, such as changing your diet or starting an exercise regimen, can be exciting and life-enhancing. It can also upset the balance in some of the relationships in your life. When you change after weight loss, the “system” of the relationship changes by default. When one party to a relationship
Before And After Medically Supervised Weight Loss With Victoria Down 97 Pounds: My name is Victoria and I have struggled with being able to lose weight since having kids. I have three kids and after having each baby, I just kept on gaining more and more weight. No matter what
