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How 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?...

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Weight Management

Have you struggled with excess weight or obesity and tried various treatments? Share the treatments you've tried —whether it's dieting, exercise regimens, medication, surgery, or alternative therapies—and tell us how...

What does "healthy" mean to you?

There are many definitions for what constitutes a "healthy" person or lifestyle. How would you define the term? What behaviors or actions have you taken to be "healthy"?...

Obesity Comorbidities

Obesity can put people at risk of developing various other medical conditions. These conditions are known as comorbidities. Do you live with any comorbidities? If so, what are they and...

How does the stigma of obesity impact your self-perception?

Do others' perceptions of you inform how you view your own body? What impact have they had on your experience with obesity?...

What impacts your weight?

There are so many factors that impact one's weight. What has impacted yours? We'll list just a few that have been reported to us: Genetics, comorbidities, side effect from medications...

How has obesity impacted your ability to "fit" in?

In a society where the "ideal" body is slim, how does the lack of accessible furniture and spaces contribute to your experience with obesity? Do you feel pressure to conform...

Obesity Frustrations

What are some things that frustrate you most about living with obesity?...

How has life with extra weight impacted your life?

In what ways has living with obesity shaped your perspective on life, health, and self-care? What has your weight had the most significant impact on?...

Plateau Weight Loss Struggles

I lost 50 pound over about 18 months but for the 12 months I haven't really lost weight -- well, I've been gaining and losing the same 8 pounds! Some...

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