What Is Intermittent Fasting?By 2030, experts estimate that 3 out of 4 Americans will be overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to many health risks...reactionscomments
Weight Discrimination in the WorkplaceExperts estimate that more than 1 in 4 people in the workplace are living with obesity. People with obesity often face weight...reactions4comments
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
The Tiny Critic in Your HeadRemember that phrase we used to taunt our friends: "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words can never hurt me"?...reactions3comments
Obesity and Chronic PainObesity impacts your health in many ways. These include chronic (ongoing) pain due to inflammation and extra stress on the body. Chronic...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
Is a Calorie Really Just a Calorie?"I just don’t want to keep track of my food anymore. I want to enjoy my food, without thinking or worrying about...reactions2comments
Obesity and Avoiding the DoctorPeople with obesity have to deal with negative stereotypes about their weight. This stigma comes from both the public and the healthcare...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
Navigating Obesity: My Journey to MyselfI was obese for most of my life. I was always the big girl, the fat friend, or the last resort girl...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Breaking the Silence: Opening up Does Not Diminish MasculinityIn a world where social norms say that men should bottle up their emotions, maintain an impenetrable facade, and suffer in silence...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
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
Overcome Barriers to Exercise with ObesityIf you have obesity, you have likely been told that you should exercise to support your health. But that can feel "easier said...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
What Is Gastric Bypass and How Does It Work?Obesity is a serious health problem affecting the whole body. Many people do not reach their target weight with diet and exercise...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
Confidence Is Gained Through FailureConfidence, an attribute often admired, was a cloak I wore, but the fabric was thinner than it seemed. At 520 pounds, I...reactionscomments
How "Fat" Became Just a WordI had a fear of children for as long as I could remember. They were these unknown creatures that were prone to...reactions4comments
