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
How Do I Connect With People Living With Obesity?Navigating life with obesity can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard to know where to turn when there is so much... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Healthy Conundrum: Facing Scrutiny at the Gym and BeyondLet’s talk about the elephant in the room. No, not the actual elephant, although I would love to chat about how I came to love those majestic creatures, but the... By Anita Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Should You Try Your Friend’s Weight Loss Diet?Many people attempt to lose weight, but only some people succeed. So when a friend or family member loses a visible amount of weight, it is understandable that you would... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Questions That Help Me Redefine "Healthy"If someone had asked me 10 years ago to picture a "healthy" person, I might have envisioned something like this... A tanned, toned, maybe even muscular person with minimal body... By Tatiana Corbitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You Summer Ready?For most people summer is the most looked forward to season of the year, but for many others it’s a season that makes them the most self-conscious. In the last... By Shay Smith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Buckle Up, ButtercupLet’s talk about air travel. You know, that magical experience where you’re crammed into a metal tube hurtling through the sky, surrounded by strangers, and praying that the person next... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Embracing Worthiness: A Journey Towards Health and HappinessThe hardest part of the journey isn't going through it; it's deeming yourself worthy enough to start. How many times have you been paralyzed by the fear of beginning? Countless... By John Arpino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Fat Shame and How It Affected My ParentingI’ve felt shame around my obesity for most of my life. Since I was a child, I’ve felt the shame of not being able to do all the things other... By Shay Smith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing a Major Symptom of Obesity: Low SatiationIf you have obesity, it was probably diagnosed by measuring your body mass index (BMI). Having a high amount of body fat, which is measured by BMI, is the main... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Weight Discrimination in the WorkplaceExperts estimate that more than 1 in 4 people in the workplace are living with obesity. People with obesity often face weight discrimination on the job. And according to research... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Three Hurdles to Clear When Talking With Your Doctor About WeightConversations with a healthcare provider about weight are not always productive. Unfortunately, most healthcare providers do not get any training about obesity. They may not know a lot about treating it... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Tiny Critic in Your HeadThe little voice in our mind, that tiny little critic, you know the one that makes us feel terrible about all sorts of situations in life; it doesn’t create itself... By Shay Smith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Fat Body Is BeautifulI spent so many years thinking my body was just wrong. Maybe it started in childhood, when my skinny cousin first asked me, "You know you’re fat, right?" as if... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is a Calorie Really Just a Calorie?"I just don’t want to keep track of my food anymore. I want to enjoy my food, without thinking or worrying about how much I am eating," a client once... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Embracing My SexyIn a world obsessed with superficial ideals and changing (but always narrow) definitions of beauty, being a morbidly obese woman often means navigating a minefield of societal judgment and prejudice... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments