Worldwide Obesity Rates On The Rise

June 2, 2014 · 0 comments

  The United States holds the lead in worldwide obesity rates, according to a new report in medical journal The Lancet. None of the 188 countries that were included in the study were successful in reducing the rate of obesity. “We are seeing an increase in obesity across the board,” said Dr.

Weight Loss Surgery: The Easy Way Out? SERIOUSLY?

May 29, 2014 · 0 comments

I’m so tired of hearing that people who have had weight loss surgery are somehow taking the easy way out. While at the beginning, weight loss surgery provides much more support or help than it does later, it is the individual who must provide a lot of effort long term

ObesityHelp Conference Speaker Dr. Alejandro Quiroz

May 23, 2014 · 0 comments

We’re happy to introduce Dr. Alejandro Quiroz as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Breakout Session: Exploring Your Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Options Are you looking to find that new shape of yours but it is hidden beneath excess skin that remains after you reach your goal weight? Or maybe you

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Basketball, Barkley and Fat Bashing

May 22, 2014 · 0 comments

It feels like I’m back in junior high again, taking a logic test – “Which of these 3 things do not belong?” For some, fat bashing by Charles Barkley on national TV during the NBA Playoffs is actually a winning combination of “All of the above.” When on top of

ObesityHelp Conference Speaker Angela Taylor, LCSW

May 20, 2014 · 0 comments

We’re happy to introduce Angela Taylor, LCSW as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Workshop Session: I Am Changing…And I Am Perfect As I Am! It can be a challenge finding the balance between motivation to change and acceptance of where you are. It is easy to become self-critical rather than

Bariatric Surgery More Effective Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

May 18, 2014 · 0 comments

Results of a three-year Cleveland Clinic study indicate that bariatric surgery is more effective for treating Type 2 diabetes when compared to medication alone, even in patients who were not morbidly obese. The study followed 150 patients who were were overweight or mildly obese and had diabetes that was not well

ObesityHelp Conference Speaker Dr. Howard Gluss

May 15, 2014 · 0 comments

We’re happy to introduce Dr. Howard Gluss  as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Workshop Session: Sex, Intimacy And Relationships After Weight Loss Surgery Obesity can greatly impact our intimate relationships. It can trigger anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, reduced libido and shameful body experiences. These issues can be detrimental to

GIVEAWAY: Win the OH2014 Conference Package ($834 Value)

May 14, 2014 · 0 comments

  Giveaway time! To celebrate the ObesityHelp 2014 Conference, we've partnered with the Manhattan Beach Marriott, to create a special giveaway! We're offering the "#OH2014 Conference Package" at the Manhattan Beach Marriott on the conference dates of August 15th and August 16th to one randomly selected winner. The #OH2014 Conference

ObesityHelp Conference Speaker Rachel Girardi

May 13, 2014 · 0 comments

We’re happy to introduce Rachel Girardi, M.Sc. as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Workshop Sesson: Reading Between The Labels: How To Outsmart Your Groceries Do you want you and your family to eat healthier? Are you confused about what fat free, low carb or low calorie really mean? This breakout