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
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
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 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
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
Nanette had a very special moment at an ObesityHelp Conference! We sent Nanette some questions to check in with her after winning a free weight loss surgery at the ObesityHelp Conference from conference exhibitor, A Lighter Me! It seemed so surreal. I've never won anything before, certainly nothing as special as
We’re happy to introduce Jill Temkin, MA, RAS, TEP as a speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Breakout Session: Six Steps To Success When Coping With Addiction After Weight Loss Surgery While weight loss surgery (WLS) alters your body and digestive tracts’ response to food, it doesn’t change how your mind
National Nurses Week is May 6th-12th. Please join the ObesityHelp Staff in thanking all the nursing professionals that have made a difference in the bariatric community.
We’re pleased to announce Scott Cunneen, MD, FACS, as the Educational Keynote speaker for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! Educational Keynote - What To Do When The Honeymoon Is Over For those planning to have weight loss surgery, as well as for those who have already done so, extensive patient education is required – or
May is National Bike Month, check out the many health benefits to bicycling. Bicycle commuting burns an average of 540 calories per hour. The average person loses 13 lbs in the first year of commuting by bike. If American adults each drove one mile less per day, it would reduce the
