Embracing Worthiness: Finding the Motivation to Start Your Weight Loss JourneyThe hardest part of the weight loss journey isn't going through it; it's deeming yourself worthy enough to start. How many times...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
Find a Rockstar Nutritionist With These 5 QuestionsNutrition information is often contradictory and confusing. Unfortunately, nutrition is not widely taught, even though it is quite critical for health. Because...reactionscomments
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
What Is a Vegan Diet?A well-balanced diet is an important factor in your overall health. Diets that include only plant-based foods have many health benefits. A...reactionscomments
Beyond Binge Eating: The Connection Between Stress and Your BodyStress is a part of life. We feel stressed about work, money, or our families. Sometimes, we cope with this stress in...reactionscomments
Can Food Be Medicine for You?There has been a lot of buzz lately around the term "Food is medicine." Indeed, there are clinical trials showing that assisting...reactionscomments
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
Doctors That OverstepAs someone who has navigated the healthcare system as an obese individual, I have encountered a range of experiences with doctors. Some...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
Now Closed: Step Up Your Health GiveawayThe Step Up Your Health Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We believe that taking care of your body...reactionscomments
My Obesity and IntersectionalityWhen discussing obesity, I cannot help but think about the various factors at play. It is not just about counting calories or...reactionscomments
What to Eat After Bariatric SurgeryBariatric surgeries, such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, are also called weight-loss surgeries. They help many people overcome obesity. They change...reactionscomments
Your Search for the Magical Sustainable Weight Loss DietThere is always a new diet to try. And certainly, a new approach can bring hope if previous diets have not worked...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
The World Wide Web of MisinformationDoes it feel like every ad on your device or television screen is for some magical weight loss pill or program? Ever...reactionscomments
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...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
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
PRIDE Means Body Positive!I recently had the privilege of attending Portland Pride celebrations. I am a queer person with a non-standard "healthy" body. I am...reactionscomments
