January doesn’t need to be a month of major commitments. Choosing one small goal helps to prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. | |
Your home environment can make healthy eating feel effortless or make it harder than it needs to be. By focusing on visibility, convenience, portion defaults and barriers for less nutritious foods, you set yourself up for success without relying on constant willpower. | |
Habit stacking is all about pairing a new habit with an existing one. Think of your current routines like brewing coffee, brushing your teeth or cleaning up after dinner as reliable cues. By linking a new behavior to these cues, you create a natural reminder without needing extra willpower. | |
Did You Miss Our Recent Fresh Perspectives Episode? | |
In this Fresh Perspectives episode, OAC reflects on the legacy of John Candy and the lasting impact of weight bias. James Zervios, OAC Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, leads a discussion on how people are often judged by body size rather than talent or character, joined by community members Jess Perreca, Sarah Bramblette, MSHL and Ian Patton, PhD. The panel explores what John Candy’s story reveals about the need to recognize obesity as a chronic disease, not a personal failing, and why changing the narrative through awareness, compassion and advocacy still matters today. | |
