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 todayWhat has been the hardest part of getting started?Starting a weight management plan can feel intimidating. What has made getting started on one challenging? Have you felt overwhelmed by all of the changes you'd like to make? Is...reactions3repliesCoping
Active todayHow 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...reactions2repliesCoping
Active todayWill 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
Active 7 days agoHow 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?...reactions5repliesWeight Bias
Welcome! Please Introduce Yourself.Welcome to our community! We’d love to learn a little about what has brought you here....reactions8repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Weight ManagementHave 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...reactions12repliesTreatmentSurgery
Losing, gaining, losing and gaining again. I had a gastric bypass 13 years ago and had done well until 4 years ago. The pandemic was the beginning of struggling again. I’ve struggled with my weight since...reactions1replyBariatric SurgeryWeight Maintenance Coping
Over weight In 2023 I was weighing 195lb. My doctor was talking about putting a feeding tube in me cause I was underweight. I got small because every time I eat anything...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
SummertimeThe temperatures are heating up outside with summer quickly approaching! How do you feel about summer? Do you like the season? Does it make you uncomfortable? Let's talk about it!...reactions6repliesWeather
Obesity FrustrationsWhat are some things that frustrate you most about living with obesity?...reactions25repliesCoping