When visiting the various OH message boards, you are sure to find many posts that inspire, encourage, and support you throughout your weight loss journey. But what would your journey be like if you didn’t laugh along the way? As they say, laughter is the best medicine. Enjoy these funny
Body Image We want our kids to grow up liking themselves, the way they look, and what they contribute to their lives as well as the lives of others. Recently I was involved in a show on the FOX Network that featured a woman who has the largest breasts in
As a WLS fitness enthusiast I am often asked, "What motivates you and propels you to exercise so much?" - The answer has always been so very easy for me. My father. My father was the champion of my weight loss journey and a centrical part of my decision to
Melinda's Weight Loss Success! “I cannot put into words how this surgery has changed my life. Just being able to do things–walk, run, even cross my legs! I love that I can really be active now. That I can finally keep up with my kids. We get to do a
Gardening for Health The satisfaction of nurturing your garden and watching it thrive, not to mention the fresh, pure taste of homegrown foods is priceless. Here are 10 more healthy reasons to love gardening this summer: 1. Exercise fun in the sun! Gardening provides you with both cardio and aerobic
Before and After: Featuring Kay Vick Waking up to life My name is Kay Vick. When I was 44 years old, I weighed 246 pounds. I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea – and I was about to be prescribed insulin for my diabetes. However, I had
A new report indicates that so far, the rate of obesity in 2013 is slightly up from 2012. At this time of year in 2012, the rate was at 26.2 percent in comparison to the now 2013 obesity rate of 27.1 percent. According to the Gallup-Healthways report, there has also
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Mitchell Roslin answers the questions that are important to you. Do you have a question you would like to ask of a plastic surgeon, bariatric surgeon, fitness expert, dietician, psychologist, or other bariatric professional? Send your questions to [email protected]. Deb. O: I had RNY in August of
Summer, it turns me upside down Summer, Summer, Summer It's like a merry-go-round-The Cars, Magic Happy summer! Friday June 21st marked the summer solstice and the official first day of summer 2013. Summer is the warmest season of the year and has the longest days and shortest nights and that makes
"Now with the AMA decision, insurance companies will cover weight loss surgery, maybe insurance companies will start covering nutritionists, counseling and medical weight loss programs," said Dr. Shawn Garber, the director of the New York Bariatric Group. Dr. Shawn Garber has been a long-time supporter of the ObesityHelp.com community as
