Do you think you’re a food addict? Does it still hamper your life after WLS? I read about this subject and book earlier in the week and have ordered myself a copy on the basis of countless recommendations that it is invaluable. Food addiction is one of those controversial subjects a bit[Read More]
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10 Important Facts About WLS
There are a number of misconceptions surrounding weight loss surgery, here we detail 10 key facts that you should be aware of if considering surgery. 1. Bariatric patients are on average morbidly obese In 2014 the average BMI for UK patients at the time of their bariatric surgery was 48.8. A[Read More]
European Obesity Day
Obesity Day to highlight growing obesity epidemic in Europe European Obesity Day to be held on 21 May The growing obesity epidemic, which is predicted to affect more than half of all European citizens by 2030, will be the focus of European Obesity Day to be held on 21 May. According[Read More]
Step Away From The Desk or Canteen!
Shift work, long-hour working days, tight deadlines and the weather can all contribute towards us eating erratically, on the run, in a poorly-equipped canteen, at our desks, or even not at all! It needn’t be that way as the guest feature below explains. Taking the time out to plan better and make some changes[Read More]
A Disease called OBESITY – WATCH!
It’s half-term here in the UK so many of us haven’t too much time on our hands for forums, support groups and get-togethers. We will however most likely be out there suffering the slings and arrows of obvious or hidden bias and name-calling, stigma and finger-pointing relating to obesity. The short film post below[Read More]