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Weight NOT MOVING!

I've never been a very small person - 150 as a teenager..now I'm at 260 and it doesn't go higher or lower..I...

Weight stigma and healthcare

Have you ever felt like your doctor treated you differently or made unfair assumptions about you because of your weight?...

Not losing weight/high cholesterol

Eating from restaurants trying to cook home most I can, and trying to lower my cholesterol which my total is 219. But...

What Cutting Calories Really Feels Like

The conversations we have around calorie restriction often ignore the biological and psychological challenges. It's not a matter of willpower; it's a...

Let’s Talk Media

We want to hear from you. The media often gets it wrong, but occasionally, they get it right. Share a time you...

How 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?...

Excessive Weight Gain

Hey, I am needing to find an accountability buddy and someone I can talk to about my weight gain over the last...

Using a CGM for weight loss in non-diabetics

Will a non-diabetic female over 70 see weight loss using a CGM? My history includes yo-yo dieting and slow metabolism....

Navigating a Workplace That Isn't Built for Obesity

Work is a huge part of our lives, but the workplace isn't always designed for our bodies. From uncomfortable seating and tight...

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...

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