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?...reactions7repliesCopingAwareness
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...reactions9repliesWeight Maintenance Coping
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...reactions4repliesCoping
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...reactions3repliesBariatric SurgeryWeight Maintenance Coping
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...reactions43repliesSymptomsCoping
Managing T2D on Ozempic and Seeking Support Hi everyone, I’ve been living with type 2 diabetes for about three years. I started on metformin, later switched to a GLP-1, and now I’m on Ozempic. It’s helped with...reactions1replyCopingDiet & Nutrition
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...reactions30repliesWeight Bias CopingIntimacy & Relationships
How do we reverse " emotinal indulging"?I snack when anxious, upset, just stress binging on all the wrong things. Sweets are my go to and I really want to kick this bad habbit. Help...reactions1replyAppetite SuppressantsDepressionCoping
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...reactions11repliesTreatmentDepressionCoping
Obesity FrustrationsWhat are some things that frustrate you most about living with obesity?...reactions25repliesCoping