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
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
Working 9 to 5: Managing Weight With a Desk JobI recently took a job that has me sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day. Before this, I worked in...reactionscomments
Take a Load Off: Why Self-Care is Vital for ObesityLiving as a morbidly obese person is often more than just a physical struggle. There is a whole emotional side to it...reactions2comments
Why I Chose the Gastric SleeveObesity resides in the gene pool of my family, but while most of my family gained their weight later in life I...reactionscomments
Why Is Fat So Wrong?Once upon a time, in lands not all that far away, being on the heavier side was actually praised. And yet, we...reactionscomments
Feeling Fat Shame and How It Affected My ParentingI’ve felt shame around my obesity for most of my life. Since I was a child, I’ve felt the shame of not...reactionscomments
Exploring the Downsides of the Body Positivity MovementBody positivity is a great thing. I think we should all love our bodies and we should embrace others for their differences...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Sleep Issues and ObesitySleep is an essential part of our daily lives. It allows our bodies to rest, repair, and prepare for the next day...reactionscomments
Digestion Problems and ObesityLiving with obesity can put you at higher risk for many health problems, including digestive problems. Digestive problems stem from disorders that...reactionscomments
Managing a Major Symptom of Obesity: Low SatiationIf you have obesity, it was probably diagnosed by measuring your body mass index (BMI). Having a high amount of body fat...reactions3comments
How to Get Enough Protein While Taking Weight Loss MedicationsWeight loss medicines can help you eat less without having to think about it too much. However, when you are eating less...reactions2comments
Fat is Not a PersonalityI am a fat woman, a term I now use without judgment. I am also Black, and I am not a stereotype...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
Seriously, Doc?Going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience. And for those of us who are overweight or obese, we may have...reactionscomments
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
