Last weekend, the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention brought together people from around the globe seeking to better understand their weight and health. This year, the event aimed to redefine the narrative around obesity, emphasizing that it is not a personal failing but a health issue that can be managed. Many
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  The Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention is right around the corner on May 18-19! Here are 10 reasons you should register today. 10 Reasons You Can’t Miss Your Weight Matters Virtual! You are guaranteed to learn something new! Our experts stay up-to-date on the research and science, always sharing the latest
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  Want the latest science-based weight and health education at your fingertips? Register now for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention! This immersive and interactive educational experience takes place LIVE May 18-19 on the Convention Portal. With a free registration option, you can join a vibrant and diverse community of individuals
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The Obesity Action Coalition’s 12th annual Your Weight Matters Convention was a three-day, in-person event designed to equip attendees with the tools needed to take charge of their weight and health and shape a better world for people with obesity. More than 170 individuals from across the world came together for an inspirational weekend packed
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  The Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters Engage Convention is just around the corner! Here are ten reasons why you should register today:  You are guaranteed to learn something new! Our experts stay up-to-date on the research and science, always sharing the latest information about obesity. There’s something for everybody, no matter where you
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  Last year at OAC’s in-person event, the OAC Board of Directors unveiled the Rob Portinga Memorial Scholarship Fund, honoring a long-time volunteer and beloved Board Member best known for creating and fostering meaningful connections within our Community. The Scholarship Fund allows recipients to find a compassionate and inclusive space to learn and grow, which
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In a world that often stigmatizes and misunderstands obesity, creating spaces where individuals living with the disease can find compassion, connection and support is crucial. The Rob Portinga Memorial Scholarship Fund aims to provide exactly that. Enacted by OAC’s Board of Directors in honor of a beloved Board Member best known for creating and fostering
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Imagine a world where everyone can obtain the knowledge and empowerment needed to take charge of their health. The OAC’s Your Weight Matters in-person Convention is like a ray of light, offering life-changing education and community connection to those who need it most. Financial Hardship Shouldn’t Hinder Transformation However, the reality is that for many,
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The Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention was a weekend-long online event designed to help individuals better understand their weight and health. This year, YWM2023-Virtual aimed to shift the narrative around obesity, emphasizing that obesity is not a person’s fault, but each of us has the power to take back control
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The Obesity Action Coalition’s YWM2023-Virtual Convention is right around the corner on April 29-30! Here are 10 reasons you should register today. 10 Reasons You Can’t Miss YWM2023-Virtual You are guaranteed to learn something new! Our experts stay up-to-date on the research and science, always sharing the latest information about weight management. There’s something for
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Want to experience the latest science-based education on weight and health right at your fingertips? You’re in luck! Registration for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters 2023 Virtual Convention (YWM2023-Virtual) is NOW OPEN! This FREE immersive and interactive educational experience takes place LIVE April 29-30 on our Convention Portal. This year’s virtual
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The full program agenda for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters 2023 Virtual Convention (YWM2023-Virtual) is now available! This immersive and interactive educational experience will take place April 29-30 on OAC’s online platform, and registration opens March 17. This LIVE online event will present eight informative and ground-breaking weight and health-related topics over two days, all
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