Anna's Linens Commercial Offends Many by Tammy J. Colter Your voice matters and community action works! When we see obesity discrimination in any form, coming together as a community and speaking up can be very powerful. Together we can make change happen and OH members and our alliances recently did
There is something magical about visiting an amusement park. It's as if you are entering another world...a world that includes one incredibly fun, big playground for children and adults alike. You can embark on adventures through tunnels and rides that sometimes tell a story and experience exhilarating roller coasters. You can
by Tammy J Colter The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States is staggering. Approximately one in five of our children are overweight or obese. Tackling and understanding childhood obesity is more important than ever and many researchers and educators are busy trying to find answers and solutions. We
It may be surprising for patients to learn that weight regain after gastric bypass is the most common post-operative complication. Many patients are told about the possibility of blood clots, leakages, or other surgical complications but the topic of regain is rarely discussed in detail. When the topic is broached
Early Bird Registration is now open! Start planning for the ObesityHelp National Conference in Anaheim California. Whether this is your 1st time coming to an event, or you're coming back for more – we can’t wait to see you! Early Birds get: $25 OFF ($50 Registration), Regular Admissions Price Returns to
Weight Stalls and Plateaus You are keeping your end of the bargain. You are eating right, exercising often, and respecting the weight loss tool you have been given. So, when you step on to the scale and it doesn't budge for weeks at a time, it can be especially frustrating
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
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 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
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
