Tired of Being Overweight
“I am overweight and hate this aspect of my life. I feel like people are always looking at my body, and making judgments about me, my intellect and my...
Overweight Wife Bingeing in Private – What Do I Do?
“My wife is overweight and has tried every diet on the planet, to no avail. She swears that she is not secretly bingeing on cookies when I’m at work,...
The Center – Obesity and ED’s, Treating the Full Continuum
More disordered eaters are overweight than underweight, and bariatric surgery isn’t always the best option. Dr. Chapek explains the continuum, offers pros and cons for surgical weight-management, and offers...
Obese and feel stuck at higher weight
“I have struggled with being at least 100 lbs. overweight for more than fifteen years. In the past, I’ve lost weight with each diet (even though I eventually gained...
Tired of Hearing Thin People Complain
“I can’t stand to hear thin people talk about how “fat” they are. I have been overweight my whole life, and if anyone knows what it’s like to feel...
Overweight – Husband Is Embarrassed of Me
“I am overweight, and seem to continually gain a few pounds every year. At the rate I’ve been gaining, I will soon be in the obese range. My husband...
Non-surgical options for weight loss in obesity?
“I am obese and am wondering if there are any options besides bariatric surgery for me. I have been overweight most of my life and frankly, nothing seems to...
Obese Friend Says Anxiety Keeps Her from Losing Weight
“My friend is obese and struggles a lot with anxiety, which she says is the primary reason she can’t seem to get with a program to lose the weight....
What are the pros and cons of bariatric surgery?
“I am overweight by about 100 lbs. and am considering bariatric surgery. Can you tell me the pros and cons of this type of procedure?”
Letters: “My Battle With Obesity – What’s Life Without It?”
A vulnerable look into the private struggle of being overweight in a thin-oriented world. Written and read by Amber Bond.
