Living

Remember that phrase we used to taunt our friends: "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words can never hurt me"? I really wish that had been true for...

I 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...

"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...

In 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...

I was obese for most of my life. I was always the big girl, the fat friend, or the last resort girl. I was overweight even as a child despite...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

In a world where social norms say that men should bottle up their emotions, maintain an impenetrable facade, and suffer in silence, I became a man who embarked on a...

Obesity can be caused by a number of factors, including environmental, psychological, sociological, economic, and even genetic. Risk factors for obesity include things like inactivity and the intake of excessive...

"A little anorexia won't kill you." I remember the moment my childhood doctor said that to me. I was 15 years old and had a really bad ear infection. I...

Some late nights you might be able to catch me searching through the pantry, my stomach growling angrily, looking for some tasty tid-bits of goodness to wolf down. These nights...

Confidence, an attribute often admired, was a cloak I wore, but the fabric was thinner than it seemed. At 520 pounds, I projected assurance, striving for impeccable presentation amidst a...

I had a fear of children for as long as I could remember. They were these unknown creatures that were prone to outbursts. Kids would say anything that came to...

When people tell me their weight loss stories, they often say the first step was going back to the gym. If weight loss for health is your goal, the gym...

My name is Tatiana Corbitt and I have always struggled with my weight. Growing up, I was called a little gordita, or little fat girl in Spanish. Though English speakers...

My name is John Arpino, and my life has been a journey marked by tremendous challenges and unwavering resilience. It all began in the NICU, fighting for survival against meconium...

The In America survey is now closed. Are you living with obesity? No matter where you are in your obesity journey, we want to hear from you. To learn more...

Traveling can be exciting. But for people with obesity, it can present unique challenges. This guide will explore some common problems travelers with obesity face. You will also find practical...

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