National ObesityHelp Conference Los Angeles ObesityHelp is pleased to announce its 2nd National Conference of 2004. This special event will be held October 29 - 31, Universal City, Hollywood, California; At the Hilton Universal Hotel. Theme for the event: "Come to Hollywood and be a Star!" To get more information about the 2nd national event please visit the events website. http://ohmemberevents.com/oct.htm Do you have a new life?Or want one?Come to our Los Angeles Convention and enjoy classes designed for the New You! The first step to the new YOU: is weight lose surgery and now that you are losing the weight, what's next? If you are still considering surgery or if you are in the approval process, our break out sessions are designed to give you the information and hope to help you as you prepare for the new you! Your second step to the new YOU: Learning "HOW TO THINK LIKE A THIN PERSON" Have you ever wondered how the other side thinks? Well come and learn their secrets as we unravel their hidden truths together - You will walk out of this class in amazement on how simple it really is and you can now say "I understand now..." The third step to the new YOU: is to visit our "THE NEW YOU ROOM" Here you will get the chance to try all kinds of new things, to add to the new you look. So make sure you come to the National Convention, October 29 -31, 2004. You don't want to miss this special national event To see pictures of our first national event click here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/TexasSupportGroup/ Read reviews of the Texas event:· "The most wonderful thing of it all was that perhaps for the first time, I truly felt accepted... and what a wonderful feeling that was: to be allowed to play among the stars." · "I had a great time with you... I feel like I have met so many new friends... you guys are great." · "Thank you all for letting me be ME!" For more information about this or any other event Please contact me at 866-957-4626 ext. 385 It's a Lifstyle! Monica Ganz, Ph.D.

Convention 2004 call to members! We are getting very excited here at OH, as we are getting ready for the biggest and best National Convention that you have ever seen. We are preparing for all of you to join us for 3 days of learning, sharing, recognition, and friendship. The only thing missing right now is YOU! Have you registered for the event yet? Now is the time to go to: http://ohmemberevents.com/losangelesindex.htm and register - We will be looking for your name to be added to the list of the wonderful people who will be attending the Convention. ObesityHelp National Convention 2004 October 29-31, 2004 Universal Hilton, Universal City, CA (right outside of Los Angeles) Visit the website and get all of the details! If you have any questions feel free to contact me at: 866 957-4636 x 385 Or e-mail me at: [email protected] Looking forward to meeting and sharing time with you! It's a lifestyle~ Monica

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Hey all, Well, I home (briefly) from the writer's conference this week, and I've been asked to submit an article to a businesswomen's magazine regarding weight in the workplace. I'm hoping ya'all can help, lol. Both men and women can chime in here. Here are the survey questions, you can reply here or email them to me. No names will be used in the article, but please let me know in what type of industry you work: 1. What were/are your top 5 frustrations with being overweight in the workplace? 2. What have been the top 5 advantages of your weight loss as it pertains to your work environment? (Or, if you're pre-op, what are you looking forward to?) 3. If you would like, please share a personal story (remember, no names will be used unless you ask me to) that relates to one of the above questions. 4. What would be your top 5 suggestions to women who are struggling with weight related issues in the workplace? Please feel free to add any comments, suggestions, or personal stories/tips you would like. Also, if you would be open to the possibility of having your before/after pictures in the article, please let me know. (This is NOT a requirement) Though this is not a faith-based article, please feel free to comment in that vein if you wish. Here's a chance to make our voices heard! Thanks so much everyone! Blessings! -Perry 358/325/272/210 Perry P. Perkins Christian Novelist Just Past Oysterville: Shoalwater Book One Read chapter one - (www) perryperkinsbooks.com