Want the latest science-based weight and health education at your fingertips? Register now for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention! This immersive and interactive educational experience takes place LIVE May 18-19 on the Convention Portal. With a free registration option, you can join a vibrant and diverse community of individuals […]

The USDA has made some changes to food packages for participants in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). In a Q and A, the USDA explains the changes and why it made them. What are the WIC food packages? The WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to address the […]

Ozempic and Wegovy Are More Expensive and Less Effective Than Weight Loss Surgery  Everyday Health Source link

The Your Weight Matters Convention & Expo will be held July 17th-25th. Join the education, information, and support of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)’s annual in-person event but VIRTUALLY from the comfort of your home (or wherever you have wifi.) I’ll be watching from my patio with an ice-cold drink. This is the 10th year […]

Here is an example of everyday craziness that we somehow manage to calmly assimilate and probably not even notice. A person may speak of raising funds for charity. Of course we know what that means. They want to collect some money from people who have it, to spend on helping people who don’t. But… a […]

Well how about that? I finally hit 178 pounds yesterday morning, which is 100 pounds gone *again*! It is no easy feat to lose 100 pounds. And it’s even harder, in my experience, to lose it a second time. But finally, here I am! And when I went to look back at my original 100 […]

A cardio workout or some strength training exercises are great for burning calories at the gym, but what if you don’t have time for the gym? We know consistency can be challenging, causing people to skip days, feel guilty, and deprioritize their health. But the gym isn’t the only place you can get in shape! […]

Meet Ava Zebrick, a powerhouse within the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) whose intelligence, education and determination are the driving forces behind her advocacy work. Behind her calm exterior is a sharp mind and a relentless advocate who is dedicated to changing how society understands and treats obesity. Like many of us, Ava’s experiences with obesity […]

I received an emailed announcement from the  Meat Institute and FMI—the Food Industry Association of its annual report, The Power of Meat. Here is part of its summary infographic. The press release quotes Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts: When shoppers hear ‘protein,’ they think ‘meat,’ and the Meat Institute is actively working […]

Big food companies hop on the ‘anti-diet’ trend as obesity concerns grow  Environmental Health News Source link

This is my super easy version of Falafel. It’s not traditional so if you are looking for that, this is not the recipe for you but it’s a quick, easy, and super yummy recipe when you are jonesing for something with a Middle Eastern vibe. I love it because it uses canned chickpeas, using dried […]

For over a decade, there has been a growing conviction that using BMI as the obesity measurement standard is unrealistic, especially where females are concerned. And people with a lot of lean body mass. And in field settings where accurate scales are not available. And among some ethnic groups. One study found that as many […]