Thanks Marisa Meltzer for bringing the importance of both biological & behavioral solutions to life. Lifestyle change is the foundation of weight management treatment. Great article featuring the challenges & behavioral solutions along a medication journey bit.ly/3Jwj6uc

Our new paper, led by Dr. Leah Lessard, is out discussing the role of positive and negative weight-related comments in parental communication about body weight with a very diverse group of youth. Findings: -More frequent negative weight-related comments from parents were associated

people don’t talk enough about the secret to success being teeny-tiny, easily doable goals. eat a piece of fruit today? walk for 5 minutes? drink something other than coffee? Boom—success.

Self critical thinking and striving for perfection get in the way of reaching health goals. Being kinder to yourself and treating yourself better can help you live the healthier life you desire. #weightmanagement #obesity OAC Ted Kyle buff.ly/46ZdEtW

Self-compassion is the most fundamental mindset shift. It is a combination of self-understanding - recognizing that imperfection is human - and that you are worthy of acceptance, compassion and kindness. Start by treating yourself like a friend. #TheShift

It’s more important to focus on establishing healthy eating patterns over time than it is to focus on eating perfectly every day🍽

It can be helpful to step back and review the ‘WHY’ managing weight is important to you at this point in your life. Drive healthier behaviors by finding enjoyment and immediate benefits. #obesity @obesityaction @conscienhealth @NMendocrinology buff.ly/3Yv1TaV

Join Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD as she hosts Dr Robert Kushner for a discussion on the latest on GLP-1s and the paradigm shift in treating obesity. Sign up for the live webinar on August 23, at 3pm ET. healthsolutions.ww.com/anti-obesity-m…

Losing weight vs. sustaining #weightloss Data suggest that weight loss vs. weight loss maintenance are physiologically and psychologically different in many ways Nature Metabolism #obesity nature.com/articles/s4225…

Are #weightloss and weight loss maintenance continuous or dichotomous processes? Check out a recent perspective I co-authored with Michael Rosenbaum in nature Metabolism - nature.com/articles/s4225…

It was so great to spend time with some our WeightWatchers coaches this week! Our coaches have such a positive impact on our members. Thank you for all you do!

This. 👇🏻 I can love myself l and still have want to lose weight. Actually, the reason I want to lose weight is because I love myself and I want me to be around longer because I’m kinda awesome. #YWM2023Engage

Why is #SelfCompassion and #kindness so important for both mental and physical health? Gary Foster, PhD explained it beautifully and clearly at #YWM2023engage yesterday. HT: Skip Murray @Self_Compassion Stacy Wright, MPH, CHES® conscienhealth.org/2023/09/ywm-en…

daily reminder: your thoughts are not facts. if yours start saying you can’t reach your goals, literally think again.

We're packing up for Dallas and #OW2023, starting with a list of the top ten sparks to kickstart our thinking and planning out the four days ahead. Lots on #obesity innovation, research, clinical care, and policy. Stay tuned for more to come. conscienhealth.org/2023/10/ten-sp…

Always great to spend time at OAC and interact with those living with obesity as well as those who care for them.