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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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What diets, trends, or fads have you tried to lose weight?

There's a lot of diet misinformation out there! Which diets have you been tempted to try to lose weight? If you tried them, did they work for you?...

Mental Health and Obesity

What words of encouragement or wisdom could you share with those facing mental health challenges while living with obesity? What challenges have you faced with mental health in regard to...

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...

What people should know

What do you wish more people not living with extra weight or obesity understood? What misconceptions do you wish were cleared up?...

What are your non-scale weight loss goals?

What goals have you set for yourself that don't involve a number on the scale? Examples include changes in your day-to-day life with obesity - sitting in a chair comfortably...

How do you manage sore and swollen feet?

Do your feet swell? How do you manage it when and if they do? What shoes do you wear? Have you found a comfortable pair that fit comfortably around the...

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...

We're hosting a giveaway and need your help!

We're hosting a giveaway this year to honor Obesity Awareness Month and need your help! What items, tools, or gifts would make your life with obesity a little easier?...

GLP-1 Agonists

Have you tried GLP-1 agonists? This term refers to weight loss medications like Ozempic® to treat type 2 diabetes and Wegovy® to treat obesity. If you haven't tried them, what...

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