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I have always been a fan of fresh, clean food. I grew up in the 70s with a semi-hippie mom. She was a traditional housewife who needed to be thrifty...

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...

As someone who has been obese and is still overweight, I know that finding that perfect outfit is a challenging and daunting task. I cannot tell you the number of...

As an individual who values comfort above all else, I’ve embarked on a mission to find the perfect wide-width shoes. My journey is grounded in practicality, devoid of whimsical flourishes...

All of my life I wanted nothing more than to lose weight. Even in elementary school I was the fat kid but nothing we did could keep the weight off...

A runny nose, at first glance, looks pretty much the same for everyone. But if you look closer, there are different types of runny noses, caused by different things. Allergies, viruses...

I want to explore the joy of embracing our bodies, regardless of their size. In that vein, I have to share a bit of my perspective. I do not spend...

Obesity resides in the gene pool of my family, but while most of my family gained their weight later in life I was always overweight, even as a child. In...

I walk into a coffee shop and the aroma of freshly brewed java hits me. My eyes look around the room, seeking refuge in a comfortable chair. Wooden, metal, cushioned...

The proven treatment to improve health for obesity is weight loss. Losing weight reduces mortality, or early death. For people with obesity, weight loss can help reduce the risk of...

Before I start recounting my own experiences, I want to make sure you know that I feel there is nothing wrong with being a parent and being obese. If it...

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but unfortunately it's something we often overlook. We know that living with obesity or any chronic illness can really take a...

What is a "FUPA?" A FUPA is colloquially known as a "fatty upper pubic area." In other words, a FUPA is a jelly roll. A muffin top. And whatever other...

Navigating life with obesity can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard to know where to turn when there is so much...

Body mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they are. The calculated number is often used as...

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. No, not the actual elephant, although I would love to chat about how I came to love those majestic creatures, but the...

Many people attempt to lose weight, but only some people succeed. So when a friend or family member loses a visible amount of weight, it is understandable that you would...

Obesity can have an impact on many different areas and systems in the body. For example, obesity can impact the menstrual cycle. And people who are obese are more likely...

If someone had asked me 10 years ago to picture a "healthy" person, I might have envisioned something like this... A tanned, toned, maybe even muscular person with minimal body...

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 the most self-conscious. In the last...