Mind Matters: Emotional Abuse

October 21, 2012 · 0 comments

Mind Matters:  Emotional Abuse There are many types of abuse. Sexual abuse is horrendous and apparent that it occurred. Another type of abuse that is also horrendous, but less obvious, is emotional abuse. Because relationships exist on a spectrum, it can be hard to tell when a behavior crosses the

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Life Without Boots

October 20, 2012 · 0 comments

Life Without BootsHow the Surgical Weight Loss Centre Helped Me Kick the Fat Out of My Life!by Sandra MacDonald "Hey, Lard-ass!”  “We don’t want you on our team.” “You are too fat to run.” “Don’t sit by me; you take up too much room.” “You can’t be a cheerleader; we

What Is Your Food Safety IQ?

October 19, 2012 · 0 comments

What Is Your Food Safety IQ? How much do you know about food safety? Take the Quiz! 1. True or False:  You should wash your hands for 10 seconds to eliminate bacteria. 2. True or False:  Food is most likely to spoil when kept at 40 to 140 degrees. 3.

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You Asked For It, And OH Answered!

October 18, 2012 · 0 comments

You Asked For It, And OH Answered! OH has very much appreciated the feedback from our members and your requests for additional features are in the midst!  At this time, we are very excited to let you know about a few updates and upgrades that have been recently taking place

Fall Cooking With Curry

October 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Fall Cooking With Curry This time of year is so fantastic for squash, but it can get boring always mashing it or roasting it plain. If you are looking to add a little "kick" to your squash, this is the right recipe for you. It’s easy and the colors look

Obesity Advocates: Thank You For Your Support!

October 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Obesity Advocates: Thank You For Your Support! We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric 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

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Goal Of The Month: Dance Like No One’s Watching!

October 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Goal Of The Month:  I want to dance like no one’s watching! Many of you have heard this famous inspirational quote:  “Dance like no one’s watching, sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ll never get hurt, and … Live like it’s Heaven on Earth.” October’s OH goal of the

Featured OH Blogger: The Last 30 Pounds

October 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Featured Blogger Sirene's Blog The last 30 pounds... They say the last 30 lbs is the the hardest to lose, right? Or is it the last 10? 5? I don't know...but what I do know is this...I AM SO FRUSTRATED! I know, I know...it's a stall, its normal...back to basics...it'll

Focus on Halloween Fitness: Trick or Treating Walking Tips

October 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Trick or Treating Walking Tips Halloween witches and ghosts can fly around on this spooky holiday but most of us with children and grandchildren will most likely be doing a lot of walking.  As you know, walking is an excellent exercise for helping you to lose or maintain weight loss

Best Investment I Ever Made!

October 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Best Investment I Ever Made! It only took me forty years to perfect my investment strategy.  But now when I think about all the lost years of investing in things that didn’t matter, I wish I could liquidate my past and start again.  I suppose every investor has similar wishes.