The 2013 rankings of obesity rates among states were released by Gallup Well-Being. The report shows that Mississippi took over the top position as most obese state from West Virginia. Mississippi had an obesity rate of 35.4 percent for 2013. West Virginia had held the title of most obese state from 2010 through 2012.
You Versus You: How And Why To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others As you scroll through the ObesityHelp.com message boards and your social media feed and see photos of others, do you find yourself in a constant state of comparison? What about at the gym? Do you look at the
Eric Ekis was once taunted and teased by his peers at school, now some of the those same classmates are helping the 510 pound teen get healthy. After Eric got stuck in a desk, his English teacher, Don Wettrick, approached him about his weight and offered to workout with him. Eric
A Before And After Celebration! Featuring: Robin Tracy OH Username: pa_guy Surgery Type: RNY Weight lost: 115 pounds Surgeon: Ehab Akkary, MD It was rough in the beginning trying to get this journey kicked off. It seemed like one speed bump after another. Then I finally found the right surgeon
For Immediate Release: Irvine, California (February 18, 2014) - ObesityHelp is proud to announce our 11th ObesityHelp Annual National Conference will be held on August 15-16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. Our national conferences provide opportunities for education, the exchange of information and lots of
The announcement you've all been waiting for ... The annual ObesityHelp Conference 2014 will be held in Los Angeles, CA on August 15-16, 2014. When you sign-up for updates, you get advance access to Conference updates, including Early Bird pricing and giveaways! Stay tuned for more updates soon: http://events.obesityhelp.com What others have
My Journey to Mexico for Bariatric Surgery by Charles Sutker OH Username: Chasman I remember that helpless feeling as my physician sat across from me telling me that I was standing at the edge of a cliff. "Now is the time, to lose weight or face a lifetime of battles
Valentine'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
The 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.
