Participating in a Walk from Obesity event is a great way to raise obesity awareness, as well as awareness of the treatments that are available to treat obesity. Steps taken by our participants help to show their community that they are there to fight obesity. Not only does “Every Step Count” but so do the [...]
The Walk from Obesity would like to give a big warm welcome to our Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 National Sponsors. Thank you for your support, we could not do it without you! Visionary: Advocate: Champion: Advocate:
Not only does "Every Step Count," but so does every dollar! While raising money for a great cause, you can also win some great prizes. Prizes include a Fundraiser Medal, Walk from Obesity Duffel Bag, $100 Sports Authority Gift Card and $250 Apple Gift Card. (prize eligibility explained during online registration). Please use our online fundraising tools [...]
Dr. Robert Kushner, an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Diplomate, answers questions regarding the importance of an obesity medicine physician. What unique skill set can the obesity medicine physician bring to the bariatric surgical setting? Board certified physicians have a demonstrated competency in all aspects of obesity care. For patients considering bariatric surgery, the [...]
Your body when eating low carb is like a well-oiled machine. The weight starts falling off and your body is running like a sports car—but what happens if that car stalls? If your weight loss goal is closer than it has ever been, but you hit your very first plateau? When your weight just won’t [...]
Why do we need to talk about weight? Weight and weight management is a personal journey for most individuals. I can understand this- I would sooner tell you my age (now 57 years old) than tell you how much I weigh. I am not an obese person, but weight is a private issue for me [...]
Over my years on a low-carb lifestyle, nothing has been as hotly debated as sugar substitutes. People can be very opinionated on them and rightly so, as we should all question and research exactly what goes into our food, and then into our bodies. Sugar substitutes often bring into question what is and isn’t natural [...]
Should I be going fast or slow when I do my cardiovascular exercise? Which one will help me lose the most weight? Well it kind of depends, but there is definitely a speed smart way to train for weight loss. First let's define what cardio or aerobic exercise really is; it’s anything where you are [...]
[frame src="http://www.walkfromobesity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/abom_logo.png" width="650px" height="IMAGE_HEIGHT" lightbox="on" title="IMAGE_TITLE" align="left" ] The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) administers a certification process for physicians who seek recognition of their accomplishments in obesity medicine. Physicians who complete the ABOM certification process in obesity medicine are designated Diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. This sub-specialty requires competency in and a thorough understanding [...]
Hosting a Walk from Obesity is a tremendous experience and a great way to bring those affected by obesity together to raise awareness and funds for our joint cause. From New York to California, walkers all across the country represent their successes in the fight against obesity. The deadline to submit your application to host [...]
