public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?

so as fall is here and it is that time of year again when our connected conference is taking place, i thought it would be helpful to list my top three reasons you should join us for this free virtual event on october 24, 2021!

1. trusted information: obesity canada is the country’s leading organization on the topic of obesity. we are a national health charity and are dedicated to evidence-based research, education, and advocacy. we are in a unique position to connect you with the leading obesity experts from canada and around the world providing you with an unmatched opportunity to learn from the best! and it is free to register!
2. community: our connected 2021 virtual conference is one of the ways we aim to serve canadians living with obesity, but it does not end there.  the conference is the flagship event for our community, but the real value is in the community itself.  by joining us at connected 2021 you will find there are lots of people like you and me, eager to learn more and support each other. so while you are enjoying a great talk during the conference, you can also sign up to join oc-connect, our private, online community for individuals living with obesity, by individuals with obesity as a place for peer support, education and empowerment. (it is also free to join!)
3. lived experience: simply put, the most empowering thing we can do is listen to people who get it because they lived it.  as a patient advocate, i have been inspired and motivated most by hearing others share their experience and how they managed it.  finally recognizing that you are not alone, you are worthy, you are important and you deserve better, can be life-changing.  what better way to do that, then by hearing others share their stories.  oh and it is free to attend!

obesity canada is in a very unique position of being able to join together the experts in the areas of obesity science and management and the experts with lived experience. connected 2021 is a place to experience this.  this is an opportunity to learn about effective obesity management from dr. sean wharton, lead author on the canadian obesity clinical practice guidelines and renowned obesity specialist as well as dr. dayna lee-baggley, author of  healthy habits suck: how to get off the couch & live a healthy life…even if you don’t want to . you will also have the opportunity to hear from sarah le brocq, patty nece and louise binder – all globally recognized patient advocates with powerful stories and insights. and there is much more!

check out www.obesitycanada.ca/connected/ for the full schedule and registration.

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