10 Great Reasons To Love The Fall Season

September 22, 2013 · 0 comments

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! Say goodbye to the lazy and crazy days of summer!  The Autumn Equinox will be occurring soon.  An equinox happens when the sun passes directly above the equator making the length of the day and night almost equal. There are actually two equinoxes that take place each

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Obese Two-Year-Old Undergoes Weight Loss Surgery

September 20, 2013 · 0 comments

Childhood Obesity: Weight Loss Surgery For Toddlers? by Tammy J. Colter An obese toddler from Saudi Arabia has become the youngest person on record to undergo weight loss surgery. The two-year-old had a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 41 and weighed 72 pounds at the time of surgery.  The child's

Just 13 More Days Until The ObesityHelp Conference!

September 20, 2013 · 0 comments

What Happens At ObesityHelp Events...Stays At The Event! Sometimes...LOL! See you all in just 13 more days!  Don't have your tickets yet?  Click here to purchase your tickets and join us in Anaheim, California on October 4th and 5th!

Are You Plagued With Self-Doubt?

September 19, 2013 · 0 comments

Defeating Your Self-Doubt by Richard Kalasky As a coach, personal trainer, motivator and weight loss journeyman myself, I often see the sabotaging self-doubt that many people experience during their weight loss journey.  I get texts and emails daily from my clients asking me if I am aware of what workout

Fun Times Before And After The OH Conference!

September 19, 2013 · 0 comments

Come Join Us For Fun, Friendship, Education, and Support At The ObesityHelp Conference!   We already know that there will be much fun to be had at the ObesityHelp National Conference on October 4th & 5th. (Just 14 more days until we see you all in Anaheim, California!) But just

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7 Serious Facts About Childhood Obesity

September 18, 2013 · 0 comments

Since 2010, September has been designated as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The month long campaign is designed to help bring awareness to programs and activities that promote exercise and healthy eating for children. The hope is for communities and families to come together and take the necessary steps that will

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5 Startling Health Consequences Of Obesity

September 17, 2013 · 0 comments

How Obesity Can Affect Your Lifestyle by Tammy J. Colter Editor-In-Chief ObesityHelp.com The effects of obesity are innumerable. With obesity comes the very serious risks of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, social and workplace bias, depression, and even death. And that's just the short list!  Here are 5 more ways

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How to Make Healthier Food Choices

September 16, 2013 · 0 comments

What Is The Glycemic Index? The glycemic index is a numerical index that ranks carbohydrates based on their rate of glycemic response (i.e. their conversion to glucose within the human body). Glycemic index uses a scale of 0 to 100, with higher values given to foods that cause the most