MN native now in PNW. Hiking, cooking, a bit of gaming here and there. Obesity advocate and bias-buster.
Olympia, WA
Joined August 2007
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By creating an inclusive environment, we can build a better world free of weight bias. Every patient deserves to be treated with dignity and respect — from the moment they walk in the door to the second they walk out. - Joe Naglowski, @ObesityAction
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This is a Muppet Newsflash! Please be advised that tomorrow is #AprilFoolsDay. Beware of pranks, jokes, and misleading headlines. In fact, this may be a misleading headline. Oh dear!
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The estimates are that 99% of people who are living with #obesity are not being treated for it…
As many others have said before me-
Would that be acceptable for any other #disease?
@visitobecity @PBRCNews @PBRFoundation @LSUHealthNOBRC @HealthyBR @PSchauerMD @NeilFlochMD
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How long after the masks are off and “lockdowns” ended do we have to wait before the mental health and child development problems are solved?
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I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share.
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Hastily dropping masks in schools - an easy thing that helps protect staff and kids (inc JKs who can’t get vaxxed, and many eligible kids who aren’t vaxxed) - seems like such a callous, thoughtless “end” to the pandemic. Here’s what my 6 year old said when we discussed it: 1/n🧵
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For starters, Congress should pass the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (#TROA) so that older Americans have access to the full range of science-based treatment for #obesity. #TOSchat #OACAction
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The theme of World Obesity Day this year is Everybody Needs to Act. Play your part by considering the language you use around obesity. #WODIreland #ObesityDayEurope
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This shit stain on our profession is on you @Oprah
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Mark your calendars! This week is Obesity Care Week and Embrace You is proud to be a Champion organization for #OCW2022!
Obesity Care Week starts Feb. 28 2022 - March 5, 2022! Learn more and sign up for alerts! bit.ly/3ICTZUg
#OCW2022 #MondayBlog #Obesity #Wellness
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How can YOU help end weight stigma in these places? The first step is to notice it happening around us, and speak out. Click this link to find more ways to end the stigma. wod.optima-staging.co.uk/peo…
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“Healthy is the new skinny!”
Just no. Both healthism AND anti fat bias are incredibly harmful.
Your health status is NOT indicative of your worth.
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it is interesting that the same people who said “if a bakery won’t serve gay people, just go to a different bakery! it’s a free country” are now yelling about how oppressed they are because applebee’s won’t serve the unvaccinated
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Reasons to stop praising weight loss:
🟪You’re perpetuating the myth that thinness is superior
🟧You could be complimenting someone’s eating disorder
🟨 They may have lost weight from illness
🟩 They may have lost weight from grief
🟦 You want more for future generations
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"When there is ignorance towards the science of #obesity, the myth that laziness and lack of willpower drive the disease prevails.” StopWeightBias.com #obsm healthline.com/health-news/q… via @healthline
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Godspeed!
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We are pleased to announce that registration for Connected 2021 is now open at buff.ly/3sP3zvW! Join us for this single day conference to learn and connect with #obesity experts and improve the lives of Canadians living with this #chronicdisease.
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Thank you @WHYYThePulse for taking the time to interview me for this important piece. We need to continue to educate people on how harmful #weightbias can be. @StopWeightBias @ObesityAction #obsm – at Manhattan, NY
What happens if someone's appearance changes dramatically in just a few months? For people who undergo bariatric surgery and experience significant weight loss, navigating those social shifts can be difficult. bit.ly/2VSyjzN
