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
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...reactions8comments
Nutritional Strategies for Managing Side Effects of Weight Loss MedicationsIf you are taking one of the new GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss medications, such as Wegovy (semaglutide) or Zepbound (tirzepatide), you...reactionscomments
Shoes.... Sore Feet and Feeling Heavy on My FeetI have struggled with my weight since I was much younger. I have never been thin; it is not a concept that...reactionscomments
I Will Always Have A “FUPA”What is a "FUPA?" A FUPA is colloquially known as a "fatty upper pubic area." In other words, a FUPA is a...reactions2comments
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
Fashion As Resistance: Challenging Weight StigmaWe live in a world where appearance is often linked to worth. And people who do not conform to society's standards of...reactionscomments
