In the old days, meaning the late 60s and early 70s, adherents of the fat acceptance movement could be found at public protests, throwing diet books and pictures of Twiggy into bonfires, as if they were draft cards. Nowadays, writer Shane O’Neill suggests, the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance has mellowed into a group […]

Yes! August 1st brought me to 182 pounds, which is a loss of 3 pounds for the month of July! I feel amazing, I am so happy that this time I am not white knuckling it through weight loss, just trying to hang on and force myself to lose more. If I never lose another […]

Everybody wants to be healthy. And if you’re like most people, you care about the planet’s health, too. New research shows that one specific way of eating could actually help your body and the earth at the same time.  A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the Planetary Health […]

Tampa, Fla., June 27, 2024 – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the House Ways and Means Committee for favorably reporting an amended version of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 36-4. This significant milestone reflects a commitment from key lawmakers in the House to expand access to obesity […]

There is much fuss these days over the American Heritage Foundation’s extreme right-wing 2025 Mandate for Leadership project, and whether presidential candidate Donald Trump supports it or not and, if so, to what extent (see account in The Guardian). The Project 2025 plan includes calls for replacing civil servants with Trump loyalists, eliminating the education department, […]

Wegovy, Ozempic Lower Risk of Many Obesity-Related Cancers  MSN Source link

While we are unable to connect in person this year, we can thankfully still share all the education, information, and support of Obesity Action Coalition’s Annual Your Weight Matters YWM event. VIRTUALLY. Virtual conferences have been rising in popularity for the past few years, but with COVID-19, it’s become a great way to still gather […]

Initially developed for diabetes treatment, GLP-1 agonists have gained significant attention for their weight-loss benefits. The success of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound has spurred a wave of research exploring their potential beyond diabetes and weight loss. Discovering secondary uses for GLP-1s The headlines are coming at us fast and hard. Just […]

I can hardly believe it! Today is the eleven year anniversary of my starting this blog. In honor of this, I decided to give a brief overview and some new data about the past 11 years. In my very first post on August 4, 2007, Why I Am Fat, I weighed 278 pounds. I was […]

Mango floats have been steadily increasing in popularity, delighting dessert lovers with their perfect balance of sweetness and creamy texture. Originating from the Philippines, this no-bake dessert is traditionally made with layers of ripe mango, sweetened cream, and graham crackers.  Its simplicity and rich flavor have made it a favorite treat, especially during the hot […]

The Obesity Action Coalition is proud to present Your Weight Matters Regional – our series of free weight and health events across the United States! Your Weight Matters Regional covers a wide range of topics, from weight management to nutrition and mental health, and expert speakers provide valuable insights and science-based strategies to help guide […]

The USDA has just summarized its accomplishments with respect to food and nutrition assisttance since the pandemic.  It’s an impressive list. The report has loads of enlightening charts.  This one shows the substantial increase in spending on food assistance over the years, and recently. This report has the advantage of putting everything in one place. […]