Thank You Obesity Advocates!

December 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Thank You Obesity Advocates! We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric and Plastic Surgery Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. Each month, we will feature a few of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking the following professionals for their commitment

Featured OH Blogger: Chanakurtz

December 17, 2012 · 0 comments

It's Ok to Embrace Your Weight Being Over Featured OH Blogger:  Chanakurtz You guys have been so amazing, encouraging me daily to continue to tap into my passion...I love you all! Please continue to encourage me by sending me notes that I've said something to inspire you..it's what I have been

Focus On Fitness: Video Chat Exercise

December 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Focus On Fitness:  Video Chat Exercise BE INSPIRED!  In this video, 550 pound Lori Snow is seen working out via a video chat room!  "You can exercise anywhere, doing anything!"  She says.   "Even if you can't stand up!" http://youtu.be/06kqiC2SvRU       Photo courtesy of exousia.etsy

Newtown Tragedy: A Message From OH Staff

December 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Newtown Tragedy: A Message From OH Staff The ObesityHelp management and staff would like extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and community of Newtown, Connecticut.   Our OH community shares in your grief and loss and we are all thinking of you.  We send our love and prayers. To

Video: The Weight Loss Journey Of Ramon Lopez

December 15, 2012 · 0 comments

Video:  The Weight Loss Journey Of Ramon Lopez The video below is a musical pictorial of OH Member Da Shrinking Dawg Ramon in 2006 after he had lost an inspiring 270 pounds!  He shared this with us at an OH event that year.  I get emotional every time I watch

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Ten Tips for Battling Food (and Family) Over the Holidays

December 14, 2012 · 0 comments

Ten Tips for Battling Food (and Family) Over the Holidays 'Tis the season ready or not! The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times of the year with its dazzling colors, familiar music, social gatherings, and yes, food, food and more food! For those who have recently

The Mermaid Lift

December 14, 2012 · 0 comments

The Mermaid Lift The ideal plastic surgery procedure for most female post-bariatric patients would cinch in the waist, allowing for a feminine flare at the hips while flattening the abdomen; lift the pubic area smoothly; leave a natural, youthful “innie” belly button; raise and augment the buttocks; and curve the

Recipes For Success: It’s Party Time!

December 13, 2012 · 0 comments

The winter months, also known as the party season, bring our families and friends closer together as we celebrate the various holidays and traditions. But the party season also brings in a very busy and hectic schedule for many of us. Need a quick, easy to prepare appetizer recipe to

Goal Of The Month: Volunteer Your Time!

December 13, 2012 · 0 comments

Goal Of The Month:  Volunteer Your Time! The OH community has been going strong for almost 15 years now.  We are surrounded by members who are supportive and inspiring, caring and dedicated, and last but not least...giving. Over the years, many members of the OH community have volunteered their time

Mind Matters: Coping With Change

December 12, 2012 · 0 comments

Mind Matters: Coping With Change All of us experience change. In fact, change happens regularly for everyone. Some people consider change as a challenge and embrace it by looking forward to what is ahead. Others (like me!) resist change because we are comfortable and secure with things the way they