ObesityHelp member Mike_E began his weight loss surgery journey in February 2012. He always had known that he had an issue with his weight but didn’t know how bad it was. During his first appointment at Rex Bariatric Center, Mike found out that he weighed 454 pounds. From that day, Mike began
Obesity affects every age segment of our society. Since 1980, childhood obesity rates have tripled and adult obesity rates have doubled. Every age group faces a unique set of challenges and barriers in order to successfully overcome obesity through weight loss and ongoing weight management. First Lady Michelle Obama champions
Today, I am a Weight Loss and Wellness Coach at a women’s only gym facility where I have designed and implemented a very successful weight loss and wellness program. I teach small group personal training sessions of my “Weight Loss Boot Camp” class six times a week and run half
I had Lap-Band weight loss surgery in 2009. Before I had surgery, I was instructed on how the fills were done, what foods choices were best and what foods to avoid, and I was warned that I could gain all my weight back if I didn't change my lifestyle. It
Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reach amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating their non-scale victories. Today we're celebrating, OH Member Ladytazz, by sharing her before & after weight loss surgery photos! Celebrating Ladytazz! Let's give a big round of applause and congratulations to Ladytazz! Obesity Help Member: Ladytazz Weight Loss Total: 125 lbs
The world of exercise and physical fitness has been flooded with information for consumers. Every Saturday morning you can find an overwhelming number of marketed fitness programs on your television promoting the best way to exercise for weight loss. Some of these “fitness professionals” provide false information which has lead
If you are attending the #OH2015 Conference, I'd like to welcome you to my hometown of Cary, North Carolina, in the region of Raleigh, NC. Cary is located in a region of North Carolina referred to as the Research Triangle or simply the Triangle. Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary
A patient came into my office this morning and told me she made all the food for her daughter’s recent wedding. I asked her “Do you have any idea what’s in a piece of cake? You would never eat frosting if you knew the garbage that goes into it!” Chocolate
Hypoglycemia is a term used to describe low blood sugar levels. Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar that typically occurs when meals are skipped, delayed or contain too much sugar or too many easy to digest carbohydrates. Preventing a low blood sugar is always preferable to trying to manage and treat.
The healthy habits started early in a child's life will be an investment for them as they grow up to be healthy teenagers and adults. Being an obese child that grows into an obese teenager puts a child at risk for low self-esteem and increases the risk for co-morbid conditions and other negative
