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Not everyone who is obese is depressed and not everyone who is depressed is obese. Yet, I’ve noticed that there is often a connection between these 2 things. I know...

Does it feel like every ad that you see on your device or television screen is for some sort of magical weight loss pill or program? Ever try to search...

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Getting healthy often means a healthier diet. More fruits, veggies, whole grains, and rich meats. That’s all fine and dandy but ever notice how hard it is to do? It's...

I live in a state that prides itself on being one of the healthiest in the nation. It’s a place where the mountains are not just a backdrop, but a...

I was filling out a routine form when I came across a question I have answered in dozens of forms over the years: "Do you use any assistive aids?" I...

There has been a lot of buzz lately around the term "Food is medicine." Indeed, there are clinical trials showing that assisting people in eating a certain way can have...

Many of us already know how it feels to not fit in with society. Maybe we’re not part of the "it" crowd, or maybe our interests just don’t align with...

If your doctor is not able to provide an effective obesity management strategy for you, it's not because there aren’t any treatment options available. Your doctor, for whatever reason, may...

There 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...

Growing 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...

I 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...

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...

One 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...

I 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...

Like 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...

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...

I 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...

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...

As 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...