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Basketball, Barkley and Fat Bashing

May 22, 2014 7:27 am Published by 0 comments

It feels like I’m back in junior high again, taking a logic test – “Which of these 3 things do not belong?” For some, fat bashing by Charles Barkley on national TV during the NBA Playoffs is actually a winning combination of “All of the above.” When on top of


GIVEAWAY: Win the OH2014 Conference Package ($834 Value)

May 14, 2014 7:49 pm Published by 0 comments

  Giveaway time! To celebrate the ObesityHelp 2014 Conference, we've partnered with the Manhattan Beach Marriott, to create a special giveaway! We're offering the "#OH2014 Conference Package" at the Manhattan Beach Marriott on the conference dates of August 15th and August 16th to one randomly selected winner. The #OH2014 Conference


Throw Out Your Scale and Enjoy The Ride

April 7, 2014 5:34 pm Published by 0 comments

Imagine yourself out in the park, with a basketball in hand, playing an impromptu game with friends. You’re laughing, smiling, and having a good time–not a care in the world. It’s like a form of Tai Chi, meditation in motion. When do the best athletes in nearly every sport have their best


ObesityHelp Conference Speakers Announced

April 2, 2014 3:25 am Published by 0 comments

We are pleased to announce our first six speakers for the 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference. Make sure to stop by and learn more about them, we'll also be adding more details to the agenda soon and announcing the #OH2014 Keynote (you're going to LOVE the keynote)!  There will also be


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Comparing Yourself To Others

March 3, 2014 3:55 am Published by 0 comments

You Versus You: How And Why To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others As you scroll through the ObesityHelp.com message boards and your social media feed and see photos of others, do you find yourself in a constant state of comparison? What about at the gym? Do you look at the


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Post-op Regain?

January 6, 2014 3:21 pm Published by 0 comments

 Getting Back on Track-From One Patient to Another A lot of you are familiar with my story. I had RNY Gastric Bypass on 02/12/2008. At my highest weight I was 291 lbs. I decided to have WLS, after years of procrastination, mainly for my health and my children. I am


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10 Top New Year Resolutions

December 31, 2013 7:59 pm Published by 0 comments

Happy New Year everybody!  This is the time of year where we all reflect a little bit on all that we experienced in the last year.  As for the ObesityHelp Team, we think about the many awesome people in the ObesityHelp community.  We appreciate and thank you! 10 Top New Year