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If you thought being obese is being the target of fun, it only tells the part of the story about dangers and predicaments obesity exposes you to. Obesity is no more a simple result of overeating-lead-to-overweight case.

VLCC to launch Anti Obesity Drive, 18thNov to 18th Dec • Major awareness campaign to include high profile panel discussion on “Discrimination against the Obese” • VLCC campaign to culminate with a Cycle-a-thon

PeopleOfSize.com, an online community for large-size people and their loved ones, launches a survey to find out what topics are most important to users of the website.

One of the biggest problems that a person who is obese, out of shape or just looking to lose a few pounds faces is the information overload rampant in the diet, fitness and weight loss industry.

PeopleOfSize.com launches beta website featuring a confidential survey.

Col. Weinstein, author and fitness beach boot camp instructor, will be releasing his new book soon, Weight Loss - Twenty Pounds in Ten Weeks - Move It to Loss It.

Receive two weeks of boot camp for FREE! It is a $100 value!

A randomized study comparing two tongue base surgeries finds that neither technique should be used in obese patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Base of tongue surgery showed significantly greater morbidity than radiofrequency reduction.

NAAFA adds expert in airline passenger rights and public policy to their distinguished board of advisors.

NAAFA, a civil rights organization working to end discrimination against people of size, supports the appointment of Dr. Regina Benjamin. We believe the discussion of her size and weight regarding her qualifications for the job to be discriminatory.

To help people lose weight, Dr. Barry Sears, Chairman of MedWell Foods and bestselling author, introduced MedWell 1-2-3 Brownies and Cinnamon Buns that suppress appetite. A Free Sample will be sent to those requesting online at medwell123.com.

The “Obesity Cost Calculator” on the CDC's LEAN Works! Website could increase workplace discrimination against employees of size, especially people of color, and further stigmatize an already marginalized group of people.

Americans keep getting fatter despite all the weight loss diets, wonder pills and warnings that two of every three people are overweight and risk dying prematurely. There is hope, according to author and mental toughness expert Steve Siebold.

Let's get a handle on pet obesity by promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

One well-kept and closely guarded secret – that’s everything you need to finally get that perfectly-shaped body that’s free from pesky and unwanted pounds and fat…allowing you to live a long and healthy life.

Suite 101 has published an article, by Bernard P. Nelson, titled “King’s College Childhood Obesity Facts Study.” The article provides information about how to determine if your child is obese, and if the number of meals is related to obesity.

BodysculptMD has added Bio-identical hormones to its offerings to help men and women feel their best and keep off the weight.

The World of Within, a coaching company for women who struggle over their bodily image, announced its new teleclass series Fall Head Over Heels In Love With Yourself.

On January 6th, 2009 from 8a.m. to 8p.m. CST, all Mississippi residents can log onto the MAKE IT FIT™ website at www.youcanmakeitfit.com to sign up for an annual membership for only 99 cents.

A new book by Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst blows the lid off the conspiracy to keep you unhealthy, fat & just plain sick. The Dr. is totally convinced that gaining weight has nothing to do with the right diet, over-eating, lack of exercise or will power.

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Desperate Housewife Turned Celebrity Fitness Cover Model/Columnist Turned Bestselling Cookbook Author Tosca Reno, Helps Fight Childhood Obesity With Her Newest Book “Eat-Clean Diet For Family And Kids: Simple Strategies For Lasting Health & Fitness

Colleen M. Cook will speak at The Bariatric Surgery Conference of the Cascades in Bend, Ore. to educate both bariatric patients and professionals about long-term bariatric support.

New weight loss website recently launched by Life Stinks caused quite a commotion in the overweight people community. As with any new controversial product emotions are going high with people hating, loving it or just being plain speechless.

The Body Knowledge™ Assessment will allow weight-loss hopefuls to monitor their total energy expenditure, activity duration and level, steps taken, sleep efficiency, calorie balance and more.

SizeNet UK has been launched to provide better coverage of obesity and size and self acceptance issues in the United Kingdom.

The American Foundation for Children's Health Awareness (AFCHA) offers up simple ways to keep kids healthy.

Donald Mckenzie Jr, owner of http://omegahealth.blogspot.com/ , announces the new addition of hoodia weight loss products.

Online pet Q&A service www.whydoesmypet.com are urging dog and cat owners to be more health conscious when it comes to their pets lifestyle. The website has launched a campaign to spread awareness on the issue.

Self help E-newsletter subscribers are spreading word of the 'fitness mindset' in a viral fashion amongst friends and family.

Current news and events from experts of Health At Every Size, a weight-neutral approach to good health that focuses on behavior, not BMI.