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obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance
tackling stigma in the media, educating health care providers and lobbying policymakers are just a few of the challenges that this national advocacy organization is taking on.
robin roberts,
nov 14 2023
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obesity canada
public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?
this is a quote from an attendee who joined obesity can...
oct 7 2021
infographic: a time for action on obesity
the awareness, care, and treatment in obesity management (action) study surveyed attitudes toward obesity treatment from three key demographics: people living with obesity (pwo), healthcare providers (hcps) and employers.
jan 20 2020
crystal: weight of living
at 36 years old i am a content marketer for a creative agency by day, busy mom of four (aged 16-6) by night. my journey as a person living with obesity began when i became pregnant with my first child.
jan 20 2020
nancy: weight of living
growing up, i was slim. after i married at 20 and it turned into an abusive situation i retreated into myself and comforted myself with food, instead of taking up jogging (oh, how i wish i had, but it wasn’t a “thing” back then).
jan 20 2020
mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem
today’s post comes from rebecca christensen. rebecca is a phd student in the dalla lana school of public health, epidemiology program at the university of toronto. she is also one of the current chapter representative on the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
applying a weight bias lens to public health policies
weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.
jan 20 2020
risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019
today’s post comes from audrey st-laurent. audrey is a phd student in the department of kinesiology at laval university of quebec city. she is also the communications director of the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
applying a weight bias lens to public health policies
weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.
jan 20 2020
risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019
today’s post comes from audrey st-laurent. audrey is a phd student in the department of kinesiology at laval university of quebec city. she is also the communications director of the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards
i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.
jan 20 2020
bust the bias – what is obesity?
our #bustthebias series is a collection of educational videos aimed to provide research and evidence-based information that clears the air on misconceptions about obesity.
jan 20 2020
weight bias
canadians living with obesity face widespread weight bias and weight-based discrimination from strangers, educators, employers, health professionals, media and even friends and family.
jan 20 2020
obesity in canada
obesity is a progressive chronic disease, similar to diabetes or high blood pressure, which is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.
jan 20 2020
report card on access to obesity treatment for adults in canada 2019
in 2017, obesity canada conducted the first rigorous appraisal of the degree to which adults living with obesity have access to medical treatments. those results revealed dramatic treatment gaps – the discouraging news is, after applying the same analysis two years later, very little has changed.
nov 11 2019
public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?
this is a quote from an attendee who joined obesity can...
oct 7 2021
infographic: a time for action on obesity
the awareness, care, and treatment in obesity management (action) study surveyed attitudes toward obesity treatment from three key demographics: people living with obesity (pwo), healthcare providers (hcps) and employers.
jan 20 2020
crystal: weight of living
at 36 years old i am a content marketer for a creative agency by day, busy mom of four (aged 16-6) by night. my journey as a person living with obesity began when i became pregnant with my first child.
jan 20 2020
nancy: weight of living
growing up, i was slim. after i married at 20 and it turned into an abusive situation i retreated into myself and comforted myself with food, instead of taking up jogging (oh, how i wish i had, but it wasn’t a “thing” back then).
jan 20 2020
crystal: weight of living
at 36 years old i am a content marketer for a creative agency by day, busy mom of four (aged 16-6) by night. my journey as a person living with obesity began when i became pregnant with my first child.
jan 20 2020
nancy: weight of living
growing up, i was slim. after i married at 20 and it turned into an abusive situation i retreated into myself and comforted myself with food, instead of taking up jogging (oh, how i wish i had, but it wasn’t a “thing” back then).
jan 20 2020
mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem
today’s post comes from rebecca christensen. rebecca is a phd student in the dalla lana school of public health, epidemiology program at the university of toronto. she is also one of the current chapter representative on the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
applying a weight bias lens to public health policies
weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.
jan 20 2020
mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem
today’s post comes from rebecca christensen. rebecca is a phd student in the dalla lana school of public health, epidemiology program at the university of toronto. she is also one of the current chapter representative on the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
applying a weight bias lens to public health policies
weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.
jan 20 2020
risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019
today’s post comes from audrey st-laurent. audrey is a phd student in the department of kinesiology at laval university of quebec city. she is also the communications director of the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards
i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.
jan 20 2020
risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019
today’s post comes from audrey st-laurent. audrey is a phd student in the department of kinesiology at laval university of quebec city. she is also the communications director of the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards
i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.
jan 20 2020
bust the bias – what is obesity?
our #bustthebias series is a collection of educational videos aimed to provide research and evidence-based information that clears the air on misconceptions about obesity.
jan 20 2020
weight bias
canadians living with obesity face widespread weight bias and weight-based discrimination from strangers, educators, employers, health professionals, media and even friends and family.
jan 20 2020
public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?
this is a quote from an attendee who joined obesity can...
oct 7 2021
infographic: a time for action on obesity
the awareness, care, and treatment in obesity management (action) study surveyed attitudes toward obesity treatment from three key demographics: people living with obesity (pwo), healthcare providers (hcps) and employers.
jan 20 2020
crystal: weight of living
at 36 years old i am a content marketer for a creative agency by day, busy mom of four (aged 16-6) by night. my journey as a person living with obesity began when i became pregnant with my first child.
jan 20 2020
nancy: weight of living
growing up, i was slim. after i married at 20 and it turned into an abusive situation i retreated into myself and comforted myself with food, instead of taking up jogging (oh, how i wish i had, but it wasn’t a “thing” back then).
jan 20 2020
crystal: weight of living
at 36 years old i am a content marketer for a creative agency by day, busy mom of four (aged 16-6) by night. my journey as a person living with obesity began when i became pregnant with my first child.
jan 20 2020
nancy: weight of living
growing up, i was slim. after i married at 20 and it turned into an abusive situation i retreated into myself and comforted myself with food, instead of taking up jogging (oh, how i wish i had, but it wasn’t a “thing” back then).
jan 20 2020
mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem
today’s post comes from rebecca christensen. rebecca is a phd student in the dalla lana school of public health, epidemiology program at the university of toronto. she is also one of the current chapter representative on the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
applying a weight bias lens to public health policies
weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.
jan 20 2020
mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem
today’s post comes from rebecca christensen. rebecca is a phd student in the dalla lana school of public health, epidemiology program at the university of toronto. she is also one of the current chapter representative on the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
applying a weight bias lens to public health policies
weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.
jan 20 2020
risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019
today’s post comes from audrey st-laurent. audrey is a phd student in the department of kinesiology at laval university of quebec city. she is also the communications director of the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards
i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.
jan 20 2020
risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019
today’s post comes from audrey st-laurent. audrey is a phd student in the department of kinesiology at laval university of quebec city. she is also the communications director of the oc-snp national executive.
jan 20 2020
assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards
i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.
jan 20 2020
bust the bias – what is obesity?
our #bustthebias series is a collection of educational videos aimed to provide research and evidence-based information that clears the air on misconceptions about obesity.
jan 20 2020
weight bias
canadians living with obesity face widespread weight bias and weight-based discrimination from strangers, educators, employers, health professionals, media and even friends and family.
jan 20 2020
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living with obesity
binge eating and 'almond mothers': why the disorder is not about food
dietitian julie mai says many gen zs who grew up with fad-dieting mothers have been left with shame around enjoying food.
mar 24 2023
obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion
eight extraordinary canadians bravely shared pieces of their life with obesity in the form of letters to their younger selves, and despite stigma, discrimination and hurtful stereotypes, these are stories of hope, resilience and recovery.
mar 17 2023
happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert
social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.
mar 9 2023
machado: sharing stories come at a cost, but it's worth it
stories, especially the ones about fear, loss, trauma, bring the teller back to their dark days, and remind the listener of theirs. but they also have tremendous healing power.
feb 27 2023
living with obesity: 'love yourself, no matter what size you are'
after a lifetime of struggling with weight and feeling badly about herself, patricia eagles has some important advice to share — mostly that there is always hope for recovery.
oct 7 2022
living with obesity: 'the next thing i knew, i was 287 pounds'
kj hollahan's wake-up call came when a doctor told him that if he didn’t change his lifestyle, he probably wouldn’t live to see 50.
sep 28 2022
living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'
aashni shah has a message for others who are living with obesity: "stop looking at the number on the scale, find the things that inspire you, and start focusing on what you want your life to look like."
sep 21 2022
living with obesity: 'for a large part of my life, i’ve felt that i take up way too much space and wished that i could just disappear.'
andrew locker knows what it's like to live with obesity, and as a teacher, he committed from the beginning of his career that kids would never experience in his presence what he went through, and have it create such a shame spiral of self-loathing.
sep 16 2022
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obesity treatments
weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more
dietitian and weight loss coach tedi nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to help clients overcome unhealthy relationships with food.
mar 13 2023
ozempic's success as a weight loss drug linked to eating disorders
"thin is back in," says registered dietitian abby langer of the weight loss trend driven by new drugs.
mar 10 2023
obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'
dr. sean wharton is working towards changing how we understand obesity, from how doctors treat patients to society's perspectives: "african-american women carry their weight on their hips and thighs. yet, they’re demonized when they should just be called beautiful."
mar 10 2023
obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day
in just a few short years, obesity matters has united individuals, families, communities, and organizations to create awareness around obesity as a chronic condition, but there's more work to be done.
mar 2 2023
ozempic for weight loss: we look into the viral injection on tiktok tuesday
while experts say semaglutide (ozempic) has triggered a turn in evidence-based obesity management, it’s a real medication that must be prescribed by a doctor — not an over-the-counter weight loss hack.
jun 15 2022
cutting 250 calories a day may boost heart health
reducing calories from the diets of aging, obese adults had greater health benefits when combined with regular exercise.
aug 2 2021
weight loss drug called 'game changer'
while obesity impacts covid-19, heart disease, and diabetes, advocates urge focus on inequalities in care.
feb 13 2021
new guidelines aim to reduce obesity stigma in health care
with recommendations and key messages aimed at health p...
aug 5 2020
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obesity research
food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman
if you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see how you eat, you may be a food addict, says dr. tarman.
mar 14 2023
ozempic's success as a weight loss drug linked to eating disorders
"thin is back in," says registered dietitian abby langer of the weight loss trend driven by new drugs.
mar 10 2023
obesity epidemic 'toll' hidden by reliance on bmi: study
researchers say the use of body mass index to measure health is masking the impact of weight on health.
feb 28 2023
why is obesity more dangerous for men than women?
obesity-related conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes are more likely to appear in men than women.
jan 10 2023
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obesity matters
obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance
tackling stigma in the media, educating health care providers and lobbying policymakers are just a few of the challenges that this national advocacy organization is taking on.
nov 14 2023
unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet
among the many health benefits provided by a flexitarian diet, a lowered risk of chronic disease is perhaps the most notable.
sep 20 2023
obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion
eight extraordinary canadians bravely shared pieces of their life with obesity in the form of letters to their younger selves, and despite stigma, discrimination and hurtful stereotypes, these are stories of hope, resilience and recovery.
mar 17 2023
food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman
if you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see how you eat, you may be a food addict, says dr. tarman.
mar 14 2023
weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more
dietitian and weight loss coach tedi nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to help clients overcome unhealthy relationships with food.
mar 13 2023
obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'
dr. sean wharton is working towards changing how we understand obesity, from how doctors treat patients to society's perspectives: "african-american women carry their weight on their hips and thighs. yet, they’re demonized when they should just be called beautiful."
mar 10 2023
happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert
social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.
mar 9 2023
obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'
dr. sean wharton is working towards changing how we understand obesity, from how doctors treat patients to society's perspectives: "african-american women carry their weight on their hips and thighs. yet, they’re demonized when they should just be called beautiful."
mar 10 2023
happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert
social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.
mar 9 2023
obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day
in just a few short years, obesity matters has united individuals, families, communities, and organizations to create awareness around obesity as a chronic condition, but there's more work to be done.
mar 2 2023
living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'
aashni shah has a message for others who are living with obesity: "stop looking at the number on the scale, find the things that inspire you, and start focusing on what you want your life to look like."
sep 21 2022
five myths about obesity
obesity is a complex disease, and a lack of proper information can lead to the formation of some potentially harmful myths.
may 19 2022
no shame or blame: the real truth about fats
learning the difference between good fats and unhealthy fats is key to a balanced diet.
mar 4 2022
'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food
for tanya bender, identifying trigger foods and addiction tendencies has been a game-changer.
dec 17 2021
no shame or blame: the real truth about fats
learning the difference between good fats and unhealthy fats is key to a balanced diet.
mar 4 2022
'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food
for tanya bender, identifying trigger foods and addiction tendencies has been a game-changer.
dec 17 2021
healthing and obesity matters partner for progress in patient advocacy
since our inception, obesity matters has been focused o...
dec 15 2021
have a healthier holiday: reframing our thoughts on indulgence
eating can be one of the most stressful aspects of the holidays – no matter what you celebrate – for people living with obesity.
dec 13 2021
‘enough was enough’: the ugly truth about weight stigma in public health
talena jackson has felt the damage weight bias can caus...
nov 26 2021
trick or treat yourself: how to have a healthy halloween
halloween is so much fun when you’re a kid. dressing up...
oct 28 2021
breaking down barriers: battling weight stigma at work
everyone complains about the number of zoom calls and v...
oct 28 2021
trick or treat yourself: how to have a healthy halloween
halloween is so much fun when you’re a kid. dressing up...
oct 28 2021
breaking down barriers: battling weight stigma at work
everyone complains about the number of zoom calls and v...
oct 28 2021
finding love in the age of covid
dating in 2021 is hard. many dates over the past 18 mon...
oct 18 2021
the diet industry – what you need to know
the covid-19 pandemic has made it worse yes, the diet i...
oct 18 2021
obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance
tackling stigma in the media, educating health care providers and lobbying policymakers are just a few of the challenges that this national advocacy organization is taking on.
nov 14 2023
unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet
among the many health benefits provided by a flexitarian diet, a lowered risk of chronic disease is perhaps the most notable.
sep 20 2023
obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion
eight extraordinary canadians bravely shared pieces of their life with obesity in the form of letters to their younger selves, and despite stigma, discrimination and hurtful stereotypes, these are stories of hope, resilience and recovery.
mar 17 2023
food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman
if you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see how you eat, you may be a food addict, says dr. tarman.
mar 14 2023
obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion
eight extraordinary canadians bravely shared pieces of their life with obesity in the form of letters to their younger selves, and despite stigma, discrimination and hurtful stereotypes, these are stories of hope, resilience and recovery.
mar 17 2023
food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman
if you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see how you eat, you may be a food addict, says dr. tarman.
mar 14 2023
weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more
dietitian and weight loss coach tedi nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to help clients overcome unhealthy relationships with food.
mar 13 2023
obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'
dr. sean wharton is working towards changing how we understand obesity, from how doctors treat patients to society's perspectives: "african-american women carry their weight on their hips and thighs. yet, they’re demonized when they should just be called beautiful."
mar 10 2023
weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more
dietitian and weight loss coach tedi nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to help clients overcome unhealthy relationships with food.
mar 13 2023
obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'
dr. sean wharton is working towards changing how we understand obesity, from how doctors treat patients to society's perspectives: "african-american women carry their weight on their hips and thighs. yet, they’re demonized when they should just be called beautiful."
mar 10 2023
happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert
social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.
mar 9 2023
obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day
in just a few short years, obesity matters has united individuals, families, communities, and organizations to create awareness around obesity as a chronic condition, but there's more work to be done.
mar 2 2023
happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert
social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.
mar 9 2023
obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day
in just a few short years, obesity matters has united individuals, families, communities, and organizations to create awareness around obesity as a chronic condition, but there's more work to be done.
mar 2 2023
living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'
aashni shah has a message for others who are living with obesity: "stop looking at the number on the scale, find the things that inspire you, and start focusing on what you want your life to look like."
sep 21 2022
five myths about obesity
obesity is a complex disease, and a lack of proper information can lead to the formation of some potentially harmful myths.
may 19 2022
living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'
aashni shah has a message for others who are living with obesity: "stop looking at the number on the scale, find the things that inspire you, and start focusing on what you want your life to look like."
sep 21 2022
five myths about obesity
obesity is a complex disease, and a lack of proper information can lead to the formation of some potentially harmful myths.
may 19 2022
no shame or blame: the real truth about fats
learning the difference between good fats and unhealthy fats is key to a balanced diet.
mar 4 2022
'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food
for tanya bender, identifying trigger foods and addiction tendencies has been a game-changer.
dec 17 2021
no shame or blame: the real truth about fats
learning the difference between good fats and unhealthy fats is key to a balanced diet.
mar 4 2022
'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food
for tanya bender, identifying trigger foods and addiction tendencies has been a game-changer.
dec 17 2021
healthing and obesity matters partner for progress in patient advocacy
since our inception, obesity matters has been focused o...
dec 15 2021
have a healthier holiday: reframing our thoughts on indulgence
eating can be one of the most stressful aspects of the holidays – no matter what you celebrate – for people living with obesity.
dec 13 2021
healthing and obesity matters partner for progress in patient advocacy
since our inception, obesity matters has been focused o...
dec 15 2021
have a healthier holiday: reframing our thoughts on indulgence
eating can be one of the most stressful aspects of the holidays – no matter what you celebrate – for people living with obesity.
dec 13 2021
‘enough was enough’: the ugly truth about weight stigma in public health
talena jackson has felt the damage weight bias can caus...
nov 26 2021
trick or treat yourself: how to have a healthy halloween
halloween is so much fun when you’re a kid. dressing up...
oct 28 2021
obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance
tackling stigma in the media, educating health care providers and lobbying policymakers are just a few of the challenges that this national advocacy organization is taking on.
nov 14 2023
unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet
among the many health benefits provided by a flexitarian diet, a lowered risk of chronic disease is perhaps the most notable.
sep 20 2023
obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion
eight extraordinary canadians bravely shared pieces of their life with obesity in the form of letters to their younger selves, and despite stigma, discrimination and hurtful stereotypes, these are stories of hope, resilience and recovery.
mar 17 2023
food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman
if you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see how you eat, you may be a food addict, says dr. tarman.
mar 14 2023
obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion
eight extraordinary canadians bravely shared pieces of their life with obesity in the form of letters to their younger selves, and despite stigma, discrimination and hurtful stereotypes, these are stories of hope, resilience and recovery.
mar 17 2023
food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman
if you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see how you eat, you may be a food addict, says dr. tarman.
mar 14 2023
weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more
dietitian and weight loss coach tedi nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to help clients overcome unhealthy relationships with food.
mar 13 2023
obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'
dr. sean wharton is working towards changing how we understand obesity, from how doctors treat patients to society's perspectives: "african-american women carry their weight on their hips and thighs. yet, they’re demonized when they should just be called beautiful."
mar 10 2023
weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more
dietitian and weight loss coach tedi nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to help clients overcome unhealthy relationships with food.
mar 13 2023
obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'
dr. sean wharton is working towards changing how we understand obesity, from how doctors treat patients to society's perspectives: "african-american women carry their weight on their hips and thighs. yet, they’re demonized when they should just be called beautiful."
mar 10 2023
happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert
social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.
mar 9 2023
obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day
in just a few short years, obesity matters has united individuals, families, communities, and organizations to create awareness around obesity as a chronic condition, but there's more work to be done.
mar 2 2023
happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert
social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.
mar 9 2023
obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day
in just a few short years, obesity matters has united individuals, families, communities, and organizations to create awareness around obesity as a chronic condition, but there's more work to be done.
mar 2 2023
living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'
aashni shah has a message for others who are living with obesity: "stop looking at the number on the scale, find the things that inspire you, and start focusing on what you want your life to look like."
sep 21 2022
five myths about obesity
obesity is a complex disease, and a lack of proper information can lead to the formation of some potentially harmful myths.
may 19 2022
living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'
aashni shah has a message for others who are living with obesity: "stop looking at the number on the scale, find the things that inspire you, and start focusing on what you want your life to look like."
sep 21 2022
five myths about obesity
obesity is a complex disease, and a lack of proper information can lead to the formation of some potentially harmful myths.
may 19 2022
no shame or blame: the real truth about fats
learning the difference between good fats and unhealthy fats is key to a balanced diet.
mar 4 2022
'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food
for tanya bender, identifying trigger foods and addiction tendencies has been a game-changer.
dec 17 2021
no shame or blame: the real truth about fats
learning the difference between good fats and unhealthy fats is key to a balanced diet.
mar 4 2022
'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food
for tanya bender, identifying trigger foods and addiction tendencies has been a game-changer.
dec 17 2021
healthing and obesity matters partner for progress in patient advocacy
since our inception, obesity matters has been focused o...
dec 15 2021
have a healthier holiday: reframing our thoughts on indulgence
eating can be one of the most stressful aspects of the holidays – no matter what you celebrate – for people living with obesity.
dec 13 2021
healthing and obesity matters partner for progress in patient advocacy
since our inception, obesity matters has been focused o...
dec 15 2021
have a healthier holiday: reframing our thoughts on indulgence
eating can be one of the most stressful aspects of the holidays – no matter what you celebrate – for people living with obesity.
dec 13 2021
‘enough was enough’: the ugly truth about weight stigma in public health
talena jackson has felt the damage weight bias can caus...
nov 26 2021
trick or treat yourself: how to have a healthy halloween
halloween is so much fun when you’re a kid. dressing up...
oct 28 2021
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the shape of us
disordered eating is a male problem too
jason wood once left brunch with his friends because there was parmesan cheese on his vegetables.
nov 1 2021
living with obesity: 'i played into the idea that your worth is tied to a number on a scale'
after decades of valuing herself by the number on a scale, rachel atkins is finally comfortable in her own body.
oct 19 2021
'obesity is triggered by brain chemistry, not willpower'
dr. sean wharton says the belief that those with obesity lack discipline and self-control creates stigma so 'thick and intense' that it prevents people from seeking help.
oct 18 2021
vets feel 'blame, disgust' towards dogs with obesity
body shaming is so rampant that it affects animals too, but ultimately, it's subconsciously aimed at pet owners.
oct 15 2021
even pregnant women are judged for gaining weight
people often assume that because weight gain is a natural part pregnancy, women aren’t stigmatized for it. that's not true.
oct 14 2021
living with obesity: 'if you don't like kale now, you still won't on a diet'
brian baumel has a message for people struggling with weight loss: you will fail, and hit plateaus and be challenged.
oct 14 2021
living with obesity: 'i ended up sitting in my car crying'
a lot of men don't feel comfortable opening up about struggles with weight in an environment that focuses on females, says tony vassallo.
oct 14 2021
i wasn't born big
intense diets don’t work, weight management isn’t about ‘willpower,’ and your self-worth isn’t determined by the scale, writes obesity matters' priti chawla.
oct 14 2021
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