'obesity is triggered by brain chemistry, not willpower'
dr. sean wharton says the belief that those with obesity lack discipline and self-control creates stigma so 'thick and intense' that it prevents people from seeking help.
living with obesity: 'i played into the idea that your worth is tied to a number on a scale'
after decades of valuing herself by the number on a scale, rachel atkins is finally comfortable in her own body.
even pregnant women are judged for gaining weight
people often assume that because weight gain is a natural part pregnancy, women aren’t stigmatized for it. that's not true.