My Coping Mechanism Has Always Been Food

September 26, 2013 · 0 comments

Caitlin, A Retrospective Featured Blogger: Caitlin OH Username: auberginegem "I've always LOVED food, it has been my coping mechanism."-Caitlin   It is hard to really know where to start. I've always been bigger, well for as long as I can remember.  I obviously can't speak for what I was like

ObesityHelp Costume Party Fun Just Days Away!

September 26, 2013 · 0 comments

Just 7 More Days Until The ObesityHelp Meet & Greet Costume Party In Anaheim! Meet New & Old Friends! Past attendees will agree one of the best parts of ObesityHelp Conferences is spending time with friends. Whether you’ve been friends for years, meeting your long time online support friends in

Surgery Success: Monique Can’t Stop Moving!

September 25, 2013 · 0 comments

A Before and After Celebration! Featuring: Monique OH Username: ubetancourt1967 Surgery Type:  VSG Weight lost: 187 pounds Surgeon:  Alfredo Fernandez, MD I am 46 years old and one year and seven months post-op. I am 6'1 and weighed 450 pounds at my heaviest. Currently I am at 236 pounds.  My

What Would An OH Event Be Without Rusty?

September 25, 2013 · 0 comments

October is Rusty's Pre-Birthday Month! So...if you have been to an OH event, you most likely have met Rusty!  Rusty is an ObesityHelp staff member who lights up the room when he walks in!  His personality, laughter, and genuine love for everyone he meets is priceless!  But you should know

Rosemary Pork Tenderloin and Grilled Peach Skewers

September 25, 2013 · 0 comments

Hey, yummy BBQ dishes are not quite out of season yet!  As a matter of fact, BBQ season is 365 days a year at this household!  Rain, shine, sleet, or snow...that BBQ still lights up!  Enjoy this delicious recipe by Rachel Girardi, MSc.   Rosemary Pork Tenderloin and Grilled Peach

I Shout This Surgery From The Highest Rooftop!

September 24, 2013 · 0 comments

After Her Weight Loss Surgery...51-year-old Bernadette Grunz Has Lost 170 Pounds! When I started my journey I was 308 pounds.  As of this morning, I am 138 pounds so I have lost 170 pounds in one year and four months. I heard about bariatric surgery at Good Sam from my

See You On The Dance Floor!

September 24, 2013 · 0 comments

Come Dance The Night Away! We know Bo will be out their kicking up his heels! The ObesityHelp National Conference is just 9 days away!  Click here for more information!

Family Diet Dynamics After Weight Loss Surgery

September 23, 2013 · 0 comments

Getting Your Family to Change Their Dietary Habits with You After Weight Loss Surgery by Michael Murphy, RD A very important component to the success of the post-surgical weight loss patient is the support of the immediate family or those who live in the same household when it comes to

Are You Joining US At The ObesityHelp Event?

September 23, 2013 · 0 comments

The ObesityHelp National Conference is just 10 days away! Seeing old friends and meeting new ones!  It's going to be a blast at the ObesityHelp Conference in Anaheim, California!  We sure hope to see you there! Click here for more conference information! Over the years, we have had ObesityHelp members

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