Join us in North Carolina for the OH2015 ObesityHelp National Conference, October 16th & 17th! Come to the 2015 ObesityHelp Conference and discover why North Carolina’s capital city is praised in the press as one of the best places in the nation to live, work and play. Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard Cary, North
While exercise is beneficial all year, staying active can provide much needed additional health benefits during the winter: Boost your immune system - Research shows exercise can strengthen the immune system which can help you fight off cold and viruses that are more prevalent during winter months. Boost your mood
For bariatric patients, the weight loss battle does not end in the operating room. Months or even years after surgery, the weight can slowly creep back on you and you will notice you have gained some weight. This setback can be both frustrating and discouraging to people who thought their
It is a new year, time to make and break resolutions. What does your new year hold? Weight loss surgery? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle? Plastic surgery? No matter what is in your future, it is time to check your health insurance policy for any annual changes. Even if you have
Each year People magazine publishes a "Half Their Size" issue in which they feature individuals who have lost a large amount of weight. While the achievement is one worthy of a front page celebration, the editors of People are sure to point out that the individuals achieved the weight loss with "No Surgery!,
Holidays are traditionally the time for family get-togethers. During these gatherings, the assumption is that everyone is happy to be together and enjoy each other. For many people, this is the reality of their holiday celebrations. For others, instead of holiday celebrations, it is full of dread and holiday stress.
Holiday eating after weight loss surgery reminds me how grateful I am that I had surgery. I'm free from all the craziness that comes with holiday goodies and food. I'm no longer dieting and white knuckling what I will and won't eat, and if I'm going to cheat (aka binge
Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles or Raleigh? #OH2015 planning is underway, we'll be having the Conference in October and we've narrowed down the locations for the next ObesityHelp Conference and would love your help in picking the final location! We'll be taking form submissions until December 30th. Once we've looked over the
You've had your weight loss surgery and reached your goal or are well on your way to your weight loss goals. Finally! Shouldn't it be smooth sailing from now on? Then, all of a sudden, you notice some behaviors of cross addiction such as consuming alcohol, gambling or shopping are
Recently I went to a holiday party and had a big "duh" moment. Just because I focus on healthy ingredients when I cook doesn't mean that everyone does. The host couple are very health conscious and run marathons. So I assumed their holiday dishes would be healthy. As I found
