This year’s ObesityHelp 2013 Conference is designed to inspire conversations and connections while celebrating health and wellness. We’ve been in the process of inviting a variety of diverse speakers, many that were requested directly by the ObesityHelp community. Some will lead Group Discussions and Activities, while others will pilot Breakout
Why Sleep Matters Just as healthy eating habits are important to our over all health and well-being, the benefits of healthy sleeping patterns impacts many aspects of our daily lifestyle. Here are 5 reasons why a good night's sleep matters: 1. Sleep may help in weight maintenance or loss A
If you’ve wondered about the facts on bariatric surgery, I’m going to provide you with the key points for bariatric surgery procedures. Additionally, I’ll discuss solid information about each of the mainstream procedures. Bariatric Procedure Key Points 1) Patients with the band will lose around 40% of excess weight. When
On Saturday, October 5, 2013, Dr. Sharma will present his keynote “Moving Beyond Diet and Exercise”. Dr. Sharma told ObesityHelp, “As anyone battling obesity is well aware, the age-old mantra “Eat-Less-Move-More” (ELMM) is about as effective for weight management as watching a comedy show is for treating depression.” During his
Slow and Steady How many times have you said to yourself ‘today is the day I’m going to change my life’ or ‘today is the day I’m going to get healthy’? For most people, they have the best intentions but have a hard time actually making the changes last. So
Early Bird Registration is now open! Start planning for the ObesityHelp National Conference in Anaheim California. Whether this is your 1st time coming to an event, or you're coming back for more – we can’t wait to see you! Early Birds get: $25 OFF ($50 Registration), Regular Admissions Price Returns to
Your Mind Matters! We take care of many people throughout our lifetime; our spouse or significant other, children, co-workers, parents, friends, and sometimes even strangers. However, someone is most likely missing from your list of priorities ...YOU. In our efforts to take care of others, we often neglect ourselves. Are
Do you know what a normal portion of food looks like? If it fits on a plate, is that a portion? How many true portions are in the meals they serve in restaurants? We are accustomed to thinking of large platters as to what a normal, healthy, serving size should
I was excited when asked by Obesity Help to contribute to their blog. I am a Lap-band post-op who has been active in the Obesity Help community for the last five years. During this time, I have been blogging about my journey to a happier, healthier life after weight loss
Whether or not you have experienced massive weight loss through diet, exercise, or weight loss surgery, chances are you will be seeking to have plastic surgery procedures for the removal of excess skin and other cosmetic procedures. Choosing a plastic surgeon is a very important decision and it is equally
