FeaturedHow long have you been contending with obesity?For many, contending with obesity is a life-long battle. How long have you been living with it and what helps you cope best?...reactions31repliesCopingDiagnosis
Active todayExcessive Weight GainHey, I am needing to find an accountability buddy and someone I can talk to about my weight gain over the last year along with just go through a weight...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiet & NutritionExercise
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Active 3 days agoCombatting the US obesity epidemic. What would actually work?I am "weighing in" on this. I strongly believe the only strategy that would actually work is for the US to stop selling obesity promoting foods and beverages such as...reactions1replyExerciseTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
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Exercise with health problemsI have moderate to severe COPD and depression and have gained a lot of pounds from my depression medication. I am limited as to what i can do because of...reactions11repliesDepressionCopingTreatment
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of obesity? **The In America survey is now closed** To learn more about the challenges of living with obesity, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you can...reactions2replies
Have you ever felt judged for being overweight?I was obese for most of my life. I felt invisible. I was judged by my peers for being unable to shop at the same fashionable stores due to my...reactions28repliesWeight Bias CopingIntimacy & Relationships
What efforts have you made to control or lose weight?Have you tried any of the following ways to control or lose weight? psychological changes exercise diet weight loss product...reactions2repliesWeight Maintenance
Workplace DiscriminationHave you ever experienced any form of discrimination at your place of work because of your weight? If so, what was your experience like? What was the outcome of the...reactions6repliesWork & Employment
My Body is Fighting Against MeMale, 75 years old. About three months ago, I stepped onto a scale for the first time in about 3 years. I was aghast to see that I had gained...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition