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...
Understanding the Comorbidities and Complications of ObesityObesity puts people at risk of developing various other medical conditions. These conditions are known as comorbidities. There are also a number of other health problems linked to obesity, known...
The Basics of Weight LossWeight loss is the process of losing body fat in order to reach a healthy weight. This can be achieved through a combination of healthy eating and physical activity. When...
How You Manage Your Obesity Is Your ChoiceObesity is a chronic disease according to the American Medical Association. This new understanding of obesity has implications for staying healthy. Because obesity is chronic in nature, adopting a "long-game"...
Obesity Can Be HeavyThere’s a certain rhythm to life when you’re living in a heavy body. It’s not a rhythm that everyone understands, but it’s one that becomes second nature to those of...
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 options available. Your doctor, for whatever reason, may...
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 things like inactivity and intake of excessive calories...
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 wanted more of what you had. It takes...
Non-Scale Victories Versus the Numbers on the ScaleWe all know that one person who is obsessed with the number that flashes at them from the scale. Heck, we may be that person ourselves. It’s hard not to...
Who Can Benefit from Weight Loss?Obesity has become a global epidemic. It is linked to health risks such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, some types of cancer, and more. These health risks...
