For Immediate Release:
April 23, 2025

Obesity Action Coalition Celebrates 20 Years of Education, Support and Advocacy at the 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention 

Secure Your Spot at the Nation’s Leading Conference on Weight and Health 

Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) invites individuals from across the country to join us for the 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention (YWM2025) — a one-of-a-kind, immersive educational event designed to equip attendees with trusted tools to better understand and manage their weight and health. Taking place July 24-26, 2025, in Washington, DC, this year’s Convention also marks a significant milestone: 20 years of OAC’s mission to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity.

Whether you’re already registered or have yet to make plans, now is the time to ensure your place at YWM2025. With growing demand for effective, science-based information on weight, nutrition, mental health and treatment options, the Convention delivers all that and more—within an empowering, inclusive and judgment-free space.

“For 20 years, we’ve created spaces where people affected by obesity can feel seen, supported and informed,” said Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO. “OAC’s National Convention is about helping people cut through the noise, find community and take the next step forward in their journey with weight and health.”

Featured educational sessions include:

  • Breaking the Code: The Science of Weight and How to Use it to Your Advantage
  • The Connection Between Mental Health and Obesity
  • The Joy Loop: How Happiness Can Supercharge Your Health
  • Turning Intentions into Actions with Goal-Setting

Attendees will also enjoy a variety of workshops, exercise classes tailored to all experience and fitness levels, interactive panels and more. The program features nationally-recognized experts, including Robert Kushner, MD, a leading authority in obesity medicine and author of “Six Factors to Fit,” and celebrity dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, winner of ABC’s My Diet is Better Than Yours and former head dietitian for the Chicago Cubs—among others.

New for YWM2025:

  • Thrive Together – A brand-new track designed for teens and families, featuring age-appropriate content, support tools and community-building.
  • 20th Anniversary Events – Celebrate two decades of OAC’s impact with special activities, recognitions and surprises throughout the event.

Registration for YWM2025 starts at $87/day for single-day registrations. While the Convention is patient-focused, nurses and some healthcare professionals can also benefit and earn up to 13.5 continuing education (CE) credits. View the full program and register today at YWMConvention.com.

About:
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a more-than 85,000 member-strong National non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by the disease of obesity through education, advocacy and support.

YWM2025 is proudly supported by reputable companies in the health industry. National Sponsors signed on to date include: Platinum Level — Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk; Gold Level — Boehringer Ingelheim; Silver Level— Rhythm Pharmaceuticals; Bronze Level — Currax Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, seca, Wave Life Sciences; Patron Level — Bariatric Advantage, Zealand Pharma. The OAC is still accepting National Sponsors and exhibitors. Please contact us at (800) 717-3117 for more information.

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