Manatee Gray: Target Apologizes For Plus Sized Error

April 6, 2013 · 0 comments

Manatees are sometimes known as sea cows and can weigh as much as 1,300 pounds. Oh. No. Target. Didn't. Susan Clemens was just minding her own business and shopping away on Target.com when she noticed that a dress she was looking at was labeled "Dark Heather Gray" for the standard

Mind Matters: Put YOU On Your List!

April 5, 2013 · 0 comments

Your Mind Matters! We take care of many people throughout our lifetime; our spouse or significant other, children, co-workers, parents, friends, and sometimes even strangers. However, someone is most likely missing from your list of priorities ...YOU. In our efforts to take care of others, we often neglect ourselves. Are

Bariatric Executives Meet To Discuss Developments And Updates

April 5, 2013 · 0 comments

Bariatric Executives Meet To Discuss Developments And Updates Irvine, CA. (April 4, 2013)-The Bariatric Industry Executive Group met via conference call on April 3, 2013 as a follow-up to the in-person organizational meeting held in January, 2013. The Bariatric Executives in attendance were: Michael Oberg, Allergan Graham Anderson, American Healthcare

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Portion Distortion

April 4, 2013 · 0 comments

Do you know what a normal portion of food looks like? If it fits on a plate, is that a portion? How many true portions are in the meals they serve in restaurants? We are accustomed to thinking of large platters as to what a normal, healthy, serving size should

Samoa Air: Pay Only For What You Weigh

April 3, 2013 · 0 comments

Samoa Air, a small airline serving the Samoan islands, has introduced a travel industry first: You pay what you weigh.  That’s right.  Your weight determines the price of your airfare! It works like this. Passengers are required to log in their personal weight and the weight of their luggage when

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Head Hunger: Hang On, It Will Pass

April 2, 2013 · 0 comments

Head hunger (or emotional eating) is not true physical hunger so it is important not to feed it. Many of the triggers come from an emotion or uncomfortable situation. Common emotions that can flip the switch to turn on head hunger and emotional eating are boredom, anxiety, anger, sadness, and

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Where Will Your Journey Take You?

April 2, 2013 · 0 comments

I was excited when asked by Obesity Help to contribute to their blog. I am a Lap-band post-op who has been active in the Obesity Help community for the last five years. During this time, I have been blogging about my journey to a happier, healthier life after weight loss

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Save The Date: ObesityHelp National Conference Coming To Anaheim, CA

March 29, 2013 · 0 comments

For Immediate Release: Irvine, CA. (March 23, 2013) - ObesityHelp is excited to announce the 10th Annual ObesityHelp National Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Anaheim, California on October 4th and 5th, 2013. The ObesityHelp National Conference is a celebration of health and wellness for those navigating their weight loss

Test Your Allergy IQ

March 28, 2013 · 0 comments

According to allergist Clifford Basset, MD, this spring is going to be one of the worst allergy seasons to date. So be prepared allergy sufferers! How much do you know about allergies? Test your allergy IQ with this quiz. True or False? True or False: People with weed allergies are

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62 Important Questions To Ask Your Plastic Surgeon

March 28, 2013 · 0 comments

Whether or not you have experienced massive weight loss through diet, exercise, or weight loss surgery, chances are you will be seeking to have plastic surgery procedures for the removal of excess skin and other cosmetic procedures. Choosing a plastic surgeon is a very important decision and it is equally