Is There An Overweight Bias in America?
Thursday, 07 January 2010 10:11
With stories coming in from news outlets around the country reporting on incidents concerning differential treatment towards overweight persons, some are questioning whether or not there is an overweight bias in the United States. With Adult obesity rates now exceeding 25 percent in 31 states according to 'F as in Fat 2009' from the Trust for America's Health (and the National Institutes of Health reports that 60% of Americans are overweight), it seems surprising that there are reports are obesity discrimination.
Weight Loss Surgery Friendly Indoor Exercise
Monday, 30 November 2009 08:43
Just because the weather is getting colder doesn't mean that you have to end your fun and active outdoor exercise routine. There are still several indoor activities that you can do alone or with friends in order to stay on top of your weight loss routine post-surgery.
How to Combat Stress During the Holidays as a Bariatric Patient
Monday, 30 November 2009 08:39
The holidays are a prime time for stress overload, but they definitely don't have to be. Even though it feels like the time between Halloween and New Year's Day goes by on hyperspeed, taking the time to slow down, appreciate what the holidays are supposed to mean, and committing to keep your regular routine as normal as possible are the best ways to ensure that your holidays are not only stress-free, but are also full of memories.
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