According to CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2011-2012 childhood obesity rates among ages 2-19 years old have remained unchanged since 2003-2004. However, among toddlers aged 2-5 years obesity rates have declined. The 2-5 year age group also has a lower rate of obesity as compared
We would like to thank our amazing 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference speakers. Your experiences and expertise were important contributions to help us educate, inspire and support the ObesityHelp community! Conference Emcee: Diana Vogel, MS, MFT, Intern Diana conference highlights: Emceed the entire OH2014 Conference, with her one-of-a-kind personality and dedication to the bariatric
We had a fantastic time at the #OH2014 Meet and Greet, meeting up with friends and making new ones! With a beautiful view under the lights of the terrace overlooking the golf course, we brought Hawaii to the Manhattan Beach Marriott. This year, the theme was a Hawaiian Luau, sponsored by
As a little girl, I was a magician that would rearrange cookies in the cookie jar to cover up how many cookies I'd eaten on the sly. It wasn't just a cute phase or a small blip in my life. I've always struggled with emotional eating and the shame that
We would like to acknowledge the amazing sponsors and exhibitors of the 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference. We appreciate their generous support and dedication to helping fight obesity. Platinum Sponsor: A Lighter Me A Lighter Me conference highlights: Sponsored the Red Carpet Photo Booth and the After Party. (Check out the pics!) Introduced a brand
As Atticus Finch once said in To Kill a Mockingbird, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." If you have never tipped the scales in the 300 plus pounds mark, I am sure
Forty years ago, congressional hearings were held to bring attention to the possible links between diet and disease. Senator George McGovern summoned two expert witnesses, one who believed that diet changes could reverse heart disease, and another who touted harmfulness of the over consumption of fat. At the time, evidence existed that
Congratulations to Stacy B. from Hemet, CA! Stacy's name was drawn at random from the list of 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference attendees, she won the Building Blocks Vitamins 90 Day Package. Stacy will be receiving: Building Blocks Vitamins Water Bottle 90 day supply of Iron in either Capsule or Chewable form
Across the country parents and kids are preparing for the start of the new school year. Kids return to school with new clothes and new school supplies, but for some schools an old favorite won't be allowed back in the classroom this year. In one school, cupcakes and other sweet
Hilarious, brave and honest, Graham's Fireside Chat illustrates how sharing your weight loss surgery journey helps connect us as a support community. Education · Support · Celebration at #OH2014 Each year, ObesityHelp.com brings together hundreds of conference attendees that are navigating their weight loss surgery journey with a common goal of weight loss, improved
