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As a Non-Profit solely addressing the issues of obesity through education, community support and advocacy, Obesity Matters is elevating and empowering Canadians affected by obesity.
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We started OA to primarily serve individuals and their loved ones living with or affected byobesity to take action towards a better future for themselves and their communities.
Our objectives are to:
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With 17 million Canadian adults living with overweight or obesity, there is a dire need for a proactive organization that serves all of us. By embracing this vulnerable community our goal is to restore the self-worth in all those who struggle with weight issues, including our children and youth.
We are a group of people with common experiences and concerns. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for communities across Canada to share personal feelings, experiences, coping strategies, and offer support so they can take action and seek the help they deserve.
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by Tanya Bender
A little bit about my journey, I’m sure it seems very familiar to anyone struggling with the extra weight they are carrying, both physically and mentally.
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by Rachel Atkins
Rachel Atkins is the director of strategy at Obesity Matters , where she works to leverage her own experiences — in business and body image – to transform communities, institutions and society to better the lives of Canadians living in larger bodies. She is an advocate for those have been on a similar journey, and her hope is that more can follow the path of positivity and self-love. This is her story.
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by Priti Chawla
Intense diets don’t work, weight management isn’t about ‘willpower,’ and your self-worth isn’t determined by the scale, writes Obesity Matters' Priti Chawla.
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by Brian Baumal
It took another five years, until August 2012, for me to understand what was happening to me, and to address the underlying psychological issues that caused this drastic weight cycling! And throughout much of this time, I was a psychotherapist, who ought to have known better, or at least I thought I should have known better.
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Last summer, advocacy group Obesity Matters convened a policy roundtable that comprised a multidisciplinary panel of experts, including those from health institutions, …
Something 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 …
Chawla sees the mission of Obesity Matters as filling the gaps in patient care around obesity. Beyond offering information about …
Something I Heard: All this hype about weight loss medications can make it challenging to navigate the right path for …
Dietitian Julie Mai says many Gen Zs who grew up with fad-dieting mothers have been left with shame around enjoying …
December 7, 2023
Beyond Bias: Advancing Obesity Treatment Coverage for Enhanced Patient CareObesity Matters in partnership with Mapol Inc., cordially invites you to a complimentary webinar on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from …
Unlock the Secrets to a Healthier You! 🌟 In today’s fast-paced world, the number of people struggling with overweight and …
World Obesity Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness and take positive steps towards meaningful change. Obesity …
The event was a great opportunity to bring the community together for a night of learning, compassion, reflection, and uplifting …
