All Entries For obesity
My Fitness Dreams
More than 145 pounds lighter thanks to SparkPeople, Beth (~INDYGIRL) shares her fitness dreams.
Read More ›
'Fat Stigma' is Spreading; What Can We Do?
According to a recent news story, fat stigma is spreading. ~INDYGIRL shares ideas for fighting back--with compassion and kindness.
Read More ›
Dealing with the Diet Police
“Should you be eating that on your diet?” "Are you going to finish that whole thing?" The diet police. They mean well, but they are annoying! Learn how to deal with them!
Read More ›
How I Started to LIVE Again
Beth was bedridden for years, before she found SparkPeople. Here, she admits that she felt like she had resigned herself to die. Find out what "sparked" her back to life.
Read More ›
Body Acceptance: Loving My Body, Old and New
I can’t remember ever liking my body as a child or a teen. Oddly enough, it’s in my 40s that I’ve started accepting my body more. How did I do it?
Read More ›
You Don't Have to Do It Alone
Obesity expert Dr. Martin Binks offers advice on how to find support--and what it takes to get what you need.
Read More ›
Where are the Least Active Areas in the U.S.?
Where I live in the suburbs, I wouldn't say that regular physical activity is the norm. Unfortunately, there are specific areas of the country where many people get no exercise.
Read More ›
The First Lady's Anti-Obesity Campaign: One Year Later
One year ago Michelle Obama launched "Let's Move!", a campaign to help fight childhood obesity. Has the program made progress in the past year?
Read More ›
Calming Your Inner Emotional Eater
Do you eat when you're bored, lonely, or sad? Obesity expert Dr. Binks has tips to quell the urge to (over)eat when you're really not hungry.
Read More ›
Busting Excuses to Avoid Exercise, No Matter Your Size
Just because you can't run a mile or touch your toes doesn't mean you should give up on exercise. Setting modest goals--and achieving them--will benefit you more than you know!
Read More ›
3 Keys to 'Normal' Eating, from Diet Blog
Food obsessions can be hugely overwhelming, but you can find a way out. Here are three keys to becoming a "normal" eater.
Read More ›
Can People Really Be Addicted to Food and Eating?
Do you find it very hard to avoid certain foods, or stop eating once you've started? Maybe you've got a food addiction...
Read More ›
Advice on Coping with the Holidays, from an Obesity Expert
Worried about weight gain this holiday season? Dr. Martin Binks, a renowned obesity expert, shares his best advice for staying happy and healthy through it all.
Read More ›
Americans Walk Less and Gain More
New research shows that American adults walk less than adults in some other countries, which also have lower obesity rates. Coincidence? Not likely.
Read More ›
More Americans Experiencing the Debilitating Effects of Arthritis
According to a new report from the CDC, the number of people reporting that their arthritis is limiting their daily activities has gone up. But why?
Read More ›
.png)
