 | | | Advocacy Really Does Work: How a Social Media Message Led to Talking with Legislators about Obesity Care | | | |
OAC Member Janine Kyrillos is an internal medicine physician specializing in obesity medicine. While she has an expert understanding of obesity on a biological level, she admittedly knows little about the legislative process. However, she wants to -- so she's been leaning on the OAC for guidance in urging lawmakers to support obesity legislation on behalf of her patients. Fortunately, Janine recently took to social media and sent one of her Pennsylvania state legislators a message urging him to support an upcoming House Bill. And as it turns out, that one message went a long way and made an even bigger difference. CLICK HERE to read Janine's story. | | | |
YWM2020 Early-bird Registration is OPEN! Register by February 26 for a Chance to Win a VIP EXPERIENCE! | | You can now REGISTER for OAC's Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO in Las Vegas, July 9-11! YWM2020 will be a truly life-changing experience from start to finish, offering the country's most reliable weight management education and REAL support throughout an energetic, judgement-free weekend. To learn more, visit YWMConvention.com. | | Early-bird pricing is currently available with discounted rates and first-come, first-serve access to our "Lunch with the Experts" events. PLUS, if you register by FEBRUARY 26, you get an additional bonus - the opportunity to win a YWM2020 VIP Experience! | | | |
YWM2020 VIP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: | | Coffee with Robert Kushner, MD, and a Signed Copy of his Book, Six Factors to Fit Dr. Robert Kushner, MD, is the Program Co-Chair of YWM2020 and a returning speaker. He is a Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Director for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. He is also the past President of The Obesity Society and past Chair of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Kushner in this OAC Blog Post. The YWM2020 VIP Experience Also Includes... -- 1 "Connect with the Experts" ticket of your choice
-- OAC swag and goodies
-- A $25 resort gift card to use at the Westin Lake Las
Vegas Resort & Spa where YWM2020 will be hosted, or
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Obesity Care Week is Almost Here! Sign-up Now to Show Your Support and Get Involved Obesity Care Week 2020 starts Sunday, March 1st! The OAC is a proud Founding Champion of this campaign, and we need our members to join us in support of "changing the way we care about obesity." CLICK HERE to learn more about OCW2020, sign-up for alerts and discover all the quick and easy ways you can get involved! | | | |
The Lasting Impact of Weight Stigma: Learning from Oprah's Personal Experiences OAC's President and CEO, Joe Nadglowski, recently attended Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus event in Dallas. He shared with us what he learned about Oprah's personal experiences involving weight bias and how they impacted him to think about fighting this issue. To read his recent blog post, CLICK HERE. | | | |
Did You Catch the Release of the Latest Issue of Weight Matters Magazine? The Winter 2020 issue of Weight Matters Magazine is now available online! CLICK HERE to view the digital copy. Discover tips for making healthier comfort foods, one OAC member's insight on what she wish she knew before having bariatric surgery, an insider's perspective on the future of childhood obesity, and much more! | | | |
 | | |  | Can Regular Exercise Fix a "Broken" Metabolism? Discover the crucial role that regular exercise plays in weight management compared to its role in active weight-loss. Then, see how regular exercise changes your biology and impacts your metabolism. CLICK HERE to read more. | | |  | I HATE Meal Planning! Is There Something Wrong with Me? Are you a meal planning enthusiast, or do you see it more as a dreaded chore? No matter where you fall, these lifestyle habits can help you eat healthy, manage your weight and sustain your progress. CLICK HERE to read more. | | | | | |
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