Opportunity Costs
by Fall Ferguson, JD, MA There are a number of very real direct “costs” to individuals, communities, and societies resulting from the current “war on obesity.” The direct consequences of… Read More »Opportunity Costs
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HAES® Matters: A Health At Every Size® Model for Our Children
From time to time the Health At Every Size® Blog shares HAES Matters “roundtable” posts with our readers. The questions that appear in this HAES Matters post are based on questions generated by participants… Read More »HAES® Matters: A Health At Every Size® Model for Our Children
Punching holes in the Matrix
by Dr Rick Kausman, MD I have always loved the movie ‘The Matrix’. I watched it again recently with my daughter Meaghan, and I can’t help but be struck by… Read More »Punching holes in the Matrix
2013, we are resolved!
Well, the world did not end as was predicted (again), so here we are facing a new year begging us to make yet another new year’s resolution. Sigh. A resolution.… Read More »2013, we are resolved!
Roman Coliseum—Children’s Edition
by Jeanette DePatie, MA, ACE This past week, I was horrified to learn that the upcoming season of the television show “The Biggest Loser” will include children. “Well that’s just… Read More »Roman Coliseum—Children’s Edition
HAES® Matters: Dieting, Disease, and Weight (part 2)
From time to time the Health At Every Size® Blog will be sharing HAES Matters “roundtable” posts with our readers. The questions that appear in the HAES Matters posts are based on questions generated by participants… Read More »HAES® Matters: Dieting, Disease, and Weight (part 2)
International HAES Team–Enhancing Research Capacity
by Jacqui Gingras, PhD, RD and Julie Rochefort, MHSc, RD In January, Jacqui Gingras had the opportunity to apply for a grant from the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of… Read More »International HAES Team–Enhancing Research Capacity
Musings on Bridge Building
by Dana Schuster, MS In my role as a HAES advocate in the Health and Fitness realm and as an active volunteer with ASDAH, I often find myself trying to… Read More »Musings on Bridge Building
Welcome Me—Don’t Shame Me! Communicating With Fitness Clubs and Exercise Professionals
by Amy Herskowitz, MSc Have you ever had an experience with a health club, fitness class or personal trainer that left you feeling like your body was unacceptable or that… Read More »Welcome Me—Don’t Shame Me! Communicating With Fitness Clubs and Exercise Professionals
Looking through HAES-colored glasses for Rosie
by Deb Lemire As you have no doubt heard, earlier this month Rosie O’Donnell had a heart attack. I am a big fan of Rosie’s, always have been. She is… Read More »Looking through HAES-colored glasses for Rosie