Your Search for the Magical DietThere is always a new diet to try. And certainly, a new approach can bring hope if previous diets have not worked. When you hear about a new diet craze... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Ways to Dance Into Body ConfidenceGrowing up overweight meant that I was constantly hyperaware of my body. I wasn’t always judgmental of my body shape or size. That came with age. Because the longer I... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Scrutiny of Eating While FatI am a person of size. I am fat. It took me most of my life to get to a point where I am not ashamed of it. But what... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seriously, Doc?Going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience. And for those of us who are overweight or obese, we may have the added nervousness of whether the doctor will... By Shay Smith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chasing Dopamine: How it Can Affect ObesityOne morning, while I was eating my cereal I noticed that my stomach was full, yet I continued to eat. As I munched on my Captain Crunch, I asked, why... By Shay Smith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fat At WorkI remember what it was like when I worked in an office. The bustling world of work, where desks hum with productivity and coffee machines gossip about deadlines, there’s a... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Nutritionist's Review of the Baby Food DietLike many diets, the Baby Food Diet has its roots in Hollywood. Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson came up with it as a way to reduce weight. It replaces your... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PRIDE Means Body Positive!I recently had the privilege of attending Portland Pride celebrations. I am a queer person with a non-standard "healthy" body. I am not the fictional ideal that is a size... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Online Grocery Shopping: Access to Fresher and Cleaner FoodsI have always been a fan of fresh, clean food. I grew up in the 70s with a semi-hippie mom. She was a traditional housewife who needed to be thrifty... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Food Noise: Something You Hear Every Day and Didn’t Even Know?Does this sound familiar? While eating breakfast, you think about what is for lunch. After your lunch, you think about how you wanted more of what you had. It takes... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding That Perfect OutfitAs someone who has been obese and is still overweight, I know that finding that perfect outfit is a challenging and daunting task. I cannot tell you the number of... By Shay Smith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Comfortable Wide-Width ShoesAs an individual who values comfort above all else, I’ve embarked on a mission to find the perfect wide-width shoes. My journey is grounded in practicality, devoid of whimsical flourishes... By Anita Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Losing Weight and Finding MyselfAll of my life I wanted nothing more than to lose weight. Even in elementary school I was the fat kid but nothing we did could keep the weight off... By Shay Smith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Joy of FatnessI want to explore the joy of embracing our bodies, regardless of their size. In that vein, I have to share a bit of my perspective. I do not spend... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Chose the Gastric SleeveObesity resides in the gene pool of my family, but while most of my family gained their weight later in life I was always overweight, even as a child. In... By Shay Smith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sit DownI walk into a coffee shop and the aroma of freshly brewed java hits me. My eyes look around the room, seeking refuge in a comfortable chair. Wooden, metal, cushioned... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hope for Obesity Emerges From the Twilight ZoneThe proven treatment to improve health for obesity is weight loss. Losing weight reduces mortality, or early death. For people with obesity, weight loss can help reduce the risk of... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being an Obese ParentBefore I start recounting my own experiences, I want to make sure you know that I feel there is nothing wrong with being a parent and being obese. If it... By Shay Smith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Year of Calm GiveawayMental health is just as important as physical health, but unfortunately it's something we often overlook. We know that living with obesity or any chronic illness can really take a... By Obesity.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Will Always Have A “FUPA”What is a "FUPA?" A FUPA is colloquially known as a "fatty upper pubic area." In other words, a FUPA is a jelly roll. A muffin top. And whatever other... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments