November 29, 2023
Embracing the Season with Heart, Health, and HappinessRediscovering Togetherness: There’s something magical about this time of year that brings people together. I’ve been organizing small, cozy gatherings …
November 16, 2023
Obesity Matters Policy Roundtable: Breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptanceLast summer, advocacy group Obesity Matters convened a policy roundtable that comprised a multidisciplinary panel of experts, including those from health institutions, …
September 1, 2023
Rachel’s CornerSomething I heard: I can’t lie – I felt validated to learn that exercise does not necessarily help you lose …
The organisation seeks to empower individuals who have ‘experienced weight bias, fallen into diet traps and unrealistic goals’, with a …
May 23, 2023
An Organization Changing Attitudes About Obesity in CanadaChawla sees the mission of Obesity Matters as filling the gaps in patient care around obesity. Beyond offering information about …
April 5, 2023
Rachel’s CornerSomething I Heard: All this hype about weight loss medications can make it challenging to navigate the right path for …
March 29, 2023
Binge eating and ‘almond mothers’: Why the disorder is not about foodDietitian Julie Mai says many Gen Zs who grew up with fad-dieting mothers have been left with shame around enjoying …
March 20, 2023
Obesity ‘In Your Own Words’ book aims to raise awareness and spark compassionEight extraordinary Canadians bravely shared pieces of their life with obesity in the form of letters to their younger selves, …
March 15, 2023
Food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict Dr. Vera TarmanIf you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see …
March 13, 2023
Weight loss isn’t just about eating less and moving moreDietitian and weight loss coach Tedi Nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to …