FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2026 Obesity Action Coalition and the American Heart Association Announce Collaboration to Support Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today announced a new collaboration with the American Heart Association to support recruitment and engagement for the Association’s Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study, which is
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Support can transform a journey, and for OAC Board Member Michele Tedder, it completely changed hers. Michele’s path with obesity has included decades of challenges, from childhood weight struggles to navigating the complex world of bariatric surgery and chronic health care. Through it all, finding a community that understood her experiences made all the difference.
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For most of her life, Liz Paul carried the heavy burden of blame. “Everyone told me I had a problem,” Liz recalls. “Doctors, family, society — they all said, ‘Why don’t you just fix it?’ I spent decades gaining and losing hundreds of pounds, always believing it was my fault.” For 37 years, no one
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Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters 2025 National Convention The Obesity Action Coalition’s 13th annual Your Weight Matters National 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 to shape a better world for people with obesity. Close to 300 individuals
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 Obesity Action Coalition’s 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention Celebrated 20 Years of Advocacy, Education and Community Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) hosted a record-breaking Your Weight Matters National Convention in Washington, DC, celebrating its 20th Anniversary with historic milestones in advocacy, education and family engagement.
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This year, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is celebrating a major milestone—our 20th Anniversary marking two decades of education, awareness, advocacy and support! What started in 2005 as a small, passionate group of individuals determined to give a voice to individuals affected by obesity has grown into a powerful movement of more than 85,000 people
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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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Embarking on a journey that intertwines love, health and resilience, OAC member Debera (Debe) Gau and her husband, Kevin, openly share their experiences with obesity and how it has impacted their lives. Debe, who serves on the OAC Board of Directors, says her story begins with a diagnosis that marked a life-changing shift from the
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  GivingTuesday is an international day of giving where people all over the world donate to charities they love. We love GivingTuesday because it showcases the incredible strength of our OAC Community – a powerful force working to create a world where everyone can access the care, understanding and support they need. Why GivingTuesday Matters:
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition had the honor and pleasure of interviewing the late legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus, and his son, Matt, for the Fall 2023 issue of Weight Matters Magazine. In the interview titled Tackling Obesity: A Conversation with Football Legends Dick and Matt Butkus, Mr. Butkus talked about his
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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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