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Growing up overweight meant that I was constantly hyperaware of my body. I wasn’t always judgmental of my body shape or size. That came with age. Because the longer I...

I am a person of size. I am fat. It took me most of my life to get to a point where I am not ashamed of it. But what...

Going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience. And for those of us who are overweight or obese, we may have the added nervousness of whether the doctor will...

Weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists have grown in popularity recently. Brand names approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include Ozempic® to treat type 2 diabetes...

One morning, while I was eating my cereal I noticed that my stomach was full, yet I continued to eat. As I munched on my Captain Crunch, I asked, why...

According to a 2023 survey, 22 percent of Americans have asked their doctors about using the GPL-1 agonist drug semaglutide (Ozempic®) for weight loss. Of those, 15 percent have used...

I remember what it was like when I worked in an office. The bustling world of work, where desks hum with productivity and coffee machines gossip about deadlines, there’s a...

Like many diets, the Baby Food Diet has its roots in Hollywood. Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson came up with it as a way to reduce weight. It replaces your...

I recently had the privilege of attending Portland Pride celebrations. I am a queer person with a non-standard "healthy" body. I am not the fictional ideal that is a size...

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...