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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?...

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 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...

Commenting on people's bodies

It seems common for people to make comments, whether positive or negative, about others’ bodies, but it’s not okay. Why do you think society has come to accept these types...

Healthier Thanksgiving?

Are you trying to do anything to help keep your Thanksgiving menu healthy? I do the cooking so i'm able to make substitutions. My husband is more onboard this year...

Support is important

6/6/2006, I had a Rouxen Y Gastric Bypass. I was 350 lbs and miserable. With the surgery, I lost 220 lbs but due to being too thin, I got up...

How do you respond when others dismiss obesity?

How do you handle communicating about obesity or obesity symptoms with people who seem dismissive? So many in the community have encountered this so if you have advice or experience...

Obesity symptoms

The symptoms of life with obesity are unique to each person and can change dramatically. From things like shortness of breath, skin problems, gastrointestinal trouble, and pain to fatigue, everyone's...

Unsolicited Advice

We acknowledge that many individuals have positive intentions when offering advice or anecdotes. Their aim may be to provide assistance and kindness or uplift those dealing with obesity. However well-intentioned...

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