Even though ObesityHelp members are around the world, at times like these with Superstorm Sandy, we are united and here for each other.

For our ObesityHelp members, families and friends that are in the disaster areas, our thoughts are with you.  We’ve listed some helpful links below to provide information so we can support you. 

If you live in an area not impacted by Sandy but still want to help, there’s information for you too.  Make sure you are prepared for a natural disaster by checking out the information in the links below. 

If you’d like the latest info from the Federal Emergency Management Association on Superstorm Sandy, clickHERE.

FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE: 

If you need to find an emergency shelter near you, text:
SHELTER and YOUR ZIP CODE  to 43362

If you want to apply for assistance from your computer, click HERE.

If you want to apply for assistance from your mobile device, click HERE.

If you want to apply for assistance, call (800) 621-3362


DISASTER SURVIVOR RESOURCES:

General information from FEMA, click HERE.

Here’s how you and your loved ones can prepare for natural disasters, click HERE.

During times of disasters, the American Red Cross is always among the first at the scene.  The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need.

TO HELP THE AMERICAN RED CROSS:

Click HERE to donate funds for survivors of Superstorm Sandy.

Donations help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by disasters throughout the country including Superstorm Sandy. To donate, people can visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

You can contact the “Join The Movement” of the American Red Cross to donate funds, donate blood, and read about other ways to help by clicking HERE.

With our support,
ObesityHelp Management and Staff

Support Group will meet this coming Tuesday night at 6PM at the Tyler Center in Anniston.   We will be discussing our annual Christmas Dinner.  If you need further info please send me a message.

Greetings! Please join us for the University of South Alabama Center for Weight Loss Surgery support group. There are two meetings on November 1st. I hope that one of them will fit your schedule.   Thursday November 1st, 2012 USA Medical Center 2451 Fillingim Street 3rd floor conference room 12:30 pm Thursday November 1st, 2012 USA Medical Center 2451 Fillingim Street 10th Floor Dining Room 6:00 p.m.       Valerie K. Heinl RN, BSN Bariatric Surgery Coordinator 3rd and 4th floor unit educator   You may also visit our website at   http://www.usahealthsystem.com/bariatric-surgery

Sorry I've been slacking.......I had vacation, then family came to visit, and I'm studying for a certification exam next week.......so I've been very busy.

The Race for the Cure is Saturday!  I can't wait.  I love this event.  So many people turn out for it and it is amazing to see the support.

Eats today:
B1-Jimmy Dean Delights breakfast sandwich
B2-rotissiere chicken
S-3 bite size dark chocolate pieces....(everyone in this office KNOWS I love dark chocolate!)
L-Lean Cuisine pizza
S-banana
S-Chobani
D-not sure-bunco tonight

No exercise for me today.  I ran yesterday and my knees are a bit sore today-probably because I did lunge walks thru the tunnels.

My DH dad, brother and sis in law are flying in tomorrow, so I've been busy preparing the house and cooking.  Can't wait to see them!  Got some new running shoes yesterday so I need to get a few runs in before the Race for the Cure next weekend.

Eats today:
B1-Jimmy Dean Delights
B2-slim jims
L-WW spaghetti
S-Del Monte fruit cup
S-Chobani
D-taco soup

I'd like to think I'd go running today, but I know I have to clean the bathroom and do lots of cooking before company arrives, so that will be my exercise tonight.

I'll be back online Tuesday!