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...reactions16repliesCoping
Excessive Weight GainHey, I am needing to find an accountability buddy and someone I can talk to about my weight gain over the last...reactions8repliesAwarenessDiet & NutritionExercise
Mental Health and ObesityWhat words of encouragement or wisdom could you share with those facing mental health challenges while living with obesity? What challenges have...reactions26repliesCopingMental Health
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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...reactions9repliesCopingWeight Maintenance
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...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...reactions9repliesWeight Maintenance Coping
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...reactions14repliesTreatmentSurgery
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...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...reactions3repliesBariatric SurgeryWeight Maintenance Coping