The Best Place to Look for Exercise AdviceWhen working toward a healthier weight, "fitspiration" can be a common place to start. We often start with things like signing up...reactionscomments
Which Came First? Obesity or DepressionNot everyone who is obese is depressed and not everyone who is depressed is obese. Yet, I’ve noticed that there is often...reactions1comment
The World Wide Web of MisinformationDoes it feel like every ad on your device or television screen is for some magical weight loss pill or program? Ever...reactionscomments
Join the Conversation: 5 Forums on Obesity TreatmentThe forums section of Obesity.net is a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about obesity and weight management...reactionscomments
Obstacles of Healthy EatingGetting healthy often means a healthier diet. More fruits, veggies, whole grains, and rich meats. That’s all fine and dandy but ever...reactions2comments
Fat in an Active StateI live in a state that prides itself on being one of the healthiest in the nation. It’s a place where the...reactionscomments
It Is The Little Things: 3 Helpful Items for People with ObesityI was filling out a routine form when I came across a question I have answered in dozens of forms over the...reactionscomments
Can Food Be Medicine for You?There has been a lot of buzz lately around the term "Food is medicine." Indeed, there are clinical trials showing that assisting...reactionscomments
Not “Fitting In” With SocietyMany of us already know how it feels to not fit in with society. Maybe we’re not part of the "it" crowd...reactionscomments
What to Do When Your Doctor Is Not Your Weight Loss AllyIf your doctor is not able to provide an effective obesity management strategy for you, it's not because there aren't any treatment...reactions7comments
Your Search for the Magical Sustainable Weight Loss DietThere is always a new diet to try. And certainly, a new approach can bring hope if previous diets have not worked...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Fat At WorkI remember what it was like when I worked in an office. The bustling world of work, where desks hum with productivity...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments