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...reactionscomments
The Tiny Critic in Your HeadRemember that phrase we used to taunt our friends: "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words can never hurt me"?...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Embracing My SexyIn a world obsessed with superficial ideals and changing (but always narrow) definitions of beauty, being a morbidly obese woman often means...reactionscomments
Navigating Obesity: My Journey to MyselfI was obese for most of my life. I was always the big girl, the fat friend, or the last resort girl...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Breaking the Silence: Opening up Does Not Diminish MasculinityIn a world where social norms say that men should bottle up their emotions, maintain an impenetrable facade, and suffer in silence...reactionscomments
When a Condition Causes ObesityObesity can be caused by a number of factors, including environmental, psychological, sociological, economic, and even genetic. Risk factors for obesity include...reactionscomments
Doctors and Obese Me"A little anorexia won't kill you." I remember the moment my childhood doctor said that to me. I was 15 years old...reactions1comment
Coping with Binge EatingSome late nights you might be able to catch me searching through the pantry, my stomach growling angrily, looking for some tasty...reactions1comment
Confidence Is Gained Through FailureConfidence, an attribute often admired, was a cloak I wore, but the fabric was thinner than it seemed. At 520 pounds, I...reactionscomments
How "Fat" Became Just a WordI had a fear of children for as long as I could remember. They were these unknown creatures that were prone to...reactions4comments
Exercising, But Not Losing Weight? Change Things up to Get More Out of ExerciseWhen people tell me their weight loss stories, they often say the first step was going back to the gym. If weight...reactionscomments
Microaggressions and MisunderstandingsMy name is Tatiana Corbitt and I have always struggled with my weight. Growing up, I was called a little gordita, or...reactions1comment
I Will RiseMy name is John Arpino, and my life has been a journey marked by tremendous challenges and unwavering resilience. It all began...reactionscomments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed. Are you living with obesity? No matter where you are in your obesity journey, we...reactionscomments
Travel Tips for People With ObesityTraveling can be exciting. But for people with obesity, it can present unique challenges. This guide will explore some common problems travelers...reactionscomments
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