93 million adults are living with obesity, and many do not have proper access to care. Many have insurance coverage but it does not include obesity care.

In this episode, we explore access to care. We discuss how the medical industry perceives it and how individuals see it, how it effects communities and what kind of programs exist for those who do not have insurance. Discover why intervention and proactive healthcare can help change the future. Everyone deserves access to care.

 We are excited to bring you these educational and inspiring stories from someone that has been treating the chronic disease of obesity her whole life. Please feel free to reach out to Laura directly with any questions, comments or idea's directly at [email protected].

To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacy

To learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:
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Welcome to the first Celebrate Voice Check Point.
 
In this episode, Laura recaps the prior episodes by challenging you to answer a series of questions. This set of questions will help guide you to establish a  personal foundation of your definition of obesity. Obesity is a complex topic, and how you define, view, and treat it will affect your health decisions and your personal decisions for the rest of your life. We have the opportunity to make decisions based on science and facts, but she also feels it is important to factor in your personal beliefs and decisions.

Can you answer these questions?
1. How do you advocate for your and your health? Why is it important to you?
2. How do you define obesity, is it a disease or a lifestyle choice?
3. How do you label yourself and your weight? Do you know your BMI?
4. What language do you use with obesity, People First or Identity First?
5. Are you currently treating obesity? How and would you consider other options?

Listen in as Laura shares her personal responses to these questions and more.

We are excited to bring you these educational and inspiring stories from someone that has been treating the chronic disease of obesity her whole life.

Please feel free to reach out to Laura directly with any questions, comments, or ideas directly at [email protected].

To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacy

To learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com

The language we use around obesity can be complicated and complex.
In this week's episode, Laura unpacks two different styles of language used when speaking about obesity:
People First Language vs Identity First Language.

Language is a powerful tool. It shapes how we think about and understand the world and the people in it. The way we speak not only effects our self thoughts, but it also can set a standard for how people interact with us and the languageage they choose to use with us. It also can provide an opportunity to education others on the impact their words can have on someone.

Listen in and learn more. 
Remember, when you talk about yourself, you and your body are listening.

We are excited to bring you these educational and inspiring stories from someone that has been treating the chronic disease of obesity her whole life.

Please feel free to reach out to Laura directly with any questions, comments or ideas directly at [email protected].

To learn more about People First Language click here:
https://www.obesityaction.org/action-through-advocacy/weight-bias/people-first-language/

To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacy

To learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com

How would you personally define obesity? 
Do you think it is a disease or do you think it is a personal choice? 
If you struggle with weight, would you being willing to accept that you have a chronic disease? 

Listen in as Laura shares why the definition of obesity matters and how it can affect the treatment of your weight for the rest of your life. 

In this episode, you will learn : 

• What is the definition of obesity?
• What is the definition of disease?
• Is obesity officially declared a disease?
• How much does obesity cost us?
• Would labeling obesity as a disease make everyone happy?
• Why should I care if obesity is labeled a disease or not? 

We are excited to bring you these educational and inspiring stories from someone that has been treating the chronic disease of obesity her whole life.
 
 Please feel free to reach out to Laura directly with any questions, comments or idea's directly at [email protected].
 
To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacy

To learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com

Meet your host, Laura Preston.
In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Her new role as Director of Advocacy at Celebrate Vitamins.
• Learn why she considers herself an " obesity expert."
• She is a 16-year Gastric Bypass Patient herself. 
• Learn the definition of "Bariatric". 
• How did she meet the owners of Celebrate?
• What was the scare she had after her bariatric surgery?
• Discover how she personally took herself back to school for more education on her bariatric body.
• Join us to discover true advocacy. 

We are excited to bring you these educational and inspiring stories from someone that has been treating the chronic disease of obesity her whole life.
 
 Please feel free to reach out to Laura directly with any questions, comments or idea's directly at [email protected].
 
To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacy

To learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:
https://celebratevitamins.com