Healthy Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2014 · 0 commentsValentine's Day is more than just chocolates and flowers, it should be a day to celebrate your relationship by spending time together. Here are some healthy date ideas for Valentine's Day, dinner optional. Also, these date ideas can with any type of Valentine: significant other, best friend, or make it
ASC and ASMBS Release New Standards for Bariatric Surgery Centers
February 6, 2014 · 0 commentsThe American College of Surgeons (ACS) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) released standards for the Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Resources for Optimal Care of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient 2014 document provides standards and pathways for accreditation of metabolic and bariatric surgery centers.
Lymphedema Advocacy Update
February 5, 2014 · 0 commentsAs a weight loss surgery patient with Lymphedema and Lipedema, I believe it is important to share my Lymphedema advocacy efforts with the ObesityHelp community. Recently, there has been some exciting progress made and I wanted to share the great news with you and ask for your continued support. You
American Heart Month: Heartbreaking Habits
February 4, 2014 · 0 commentsSeven Lifestyle Changes That Can Save Women from Heart Disease NEW YORK, NY (February 3, 2014) -- Nearly half a million women die every year of heart disease and stroke, yet women continue to lag behind in their understanding of this disease and how it affects them. In fact, in
A Guide To Reaching Your Goals
February 2, 2014 · 0 commentsNow that we're into this year, are you making headway on the goals you've set? Keeping motivated and obtaining support for your goals can be difficult to sustain long-term. Reaching Your Goals Support Style! Our community is filled with people who have thoughts and dreams about what they would like
No One-Size-Fits-All Solution For Weight Loss
January 28, 2014 · 0 commentsWeighing Your Options There is no one-size-fits-all solution for weight loss. Some of us need to lose weight for health reasons, while others want to drop a size for, say, an upcoming reunion. Plus, weight can be affected by genes, metabolism, behavior, culture, environment and socioeconomic status, which differ greatly
ObesityHelp Advocates Care About You
January 21, 2014 · 0 commentsMaking A Difference In The Fight Against Obesity We would like to say thank you to all of the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. This month, we are proud to feature the following professionals for their commitment to supporting
Fast food not the major cause of rising childhood obesity rates
January 19, 2014 · 0 commentsUNC Study: Fast-food consumption is simply a byproduct Chapel Hill, NC (Press Release)-For several years, many have been quick to attribute rising fast-food consumption as the major factor causing rapid increases in childhood obesity. Now researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill report that fast-food consumption is
The Heart Of ObesityHelp.com Is Our Community
January 15, 2014 · 0 commentsMaking The Journey Together For 16 Years! The ObesityHelp.com community was founded in 1998 to provide support, education, and advocacy for all individuals seeking help in the fight against obesity. This great community was built by a lot of hard work behind the scenes... but mostly, it was built by