Obesity Action Coalition - OAC

05/25/2026

Access to obesity care continues to be shaped by policy decisions at the state level. In Minnesota, proposed legislation related to Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 medications prompted swift advocacy from the OAC and partner organizations. OAC Board Members Debe Gau and Liz Paul provided written testimony, and Rep. John Huot also shared his perspective as both a lawmaker and someone with lived experience. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4v7N6Ss

05/25/2026

Progress isn’t always linear and the internal healing process takes time.

In this article, psychotherapist Nanette Wilson Adams, LPC, LMHC and nurse Michelle Tedder, MSN, RN, BCC, share two connected perspectives on how self-talk, shame and healthcare experiences can shape well-being.

Read the full article now: bit.ly/3PlFGvU

By Nanette Wilson Adams, LPC, LMHC and Michele Tedder, MSN, RN, BCC Winter 2026 Internalized weight bias affects both how we think and how we care for our health. In this article, a psychotherapist and a nurse share two connected perspectives. One focuses on the inner dialogue that shapes emotions a...

05/23/2026

No one should have to navigate obesity alone.

Whether it’s talking with a healthcare provider, learning more about treatment options, connecting with others who understand or speaking up for the care you deserve, asking for help matters.

Read Mary’s experience of how she came to the realization that asking and accepting help is the first step towards empowerment: bit.ly/4nO9rlO

Longtime member Mary Tripp shares her weight and health journey and how the OAC helped her find her passion for advocacy.

05/22/2026

You asked, we listened. Early Bird pricing for the Your Weight Matters National Convention has been extended for an entire month!

At a time when misinformation about weight and health is everywhere online, access to trusted, science-based education and support matters more than ever. That’s exactly what you’ll find at YWM2026, alongside a welcoming community that understands the journey.

Now is the perfect time to join us in Orlando for this one-of-a-kind weekend focused on education, support and connection. But don’t wait too long — registration prices increase June 22. Secure your spot today at YWMConvention.com.

05/21/2026

Family meals can be about so much more than food.

For many families, especially those navigating busy schedules, co-parenting, blended households or different routines, mealtime can be a chance to connect, communicate and create positive memories together.

Small moments around the table can make a lasting difference. Read the Your Weight Matters blog to learn more: bit.ly/3RdFNdu

by Cassie Story, RD Summer 2024 Co-parenting after a divorce comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to agreeing on nutrition and lifestyle choices for your children. When you live separately and lead different lives, the unified front you once had as parents can start to show...

05/21/2026

What if the harshest voice about weight is your own?

In our new Fresh Perspectives episode, “Living With the Inside Voice: Stories of Internalized Bias,” you’ll hear lived experiences and supportive perspectives on what it can feel like when weight bias becomes part of your inner voice—and how compassion, connection and understanding can help.

Tune in and join the discussion here: youtu.be/ZtrxtwQ8zcM

05/20/2026

When the food noise finally quiets, what’s left behind?

In this clip from our Fresh Perspective episode, OAC Community Member Michael Donnelly-Boylen shares a powerful reflection on the emotional toll that years of weight stigma, bias and feeling failed by the healthcare system took on him.

The full episode premieres tomorrow on OAC’s YouTube. Don’t miss this important conversation on internalized weight bias, lived experience, mental health and self-compassion.

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05/20/2026

Spring cleaning usually means closets, counters and clutter—but what about your routine?

Over time, even the best weekly plans start to drift. Meals get rushed, workouts become inconsistent and your days feel more reactive than intentional. It’s not a discipline issue, it’s life happening. If your week feels a little scattered right now, this is worth the read: bit.ly/4drFbby

Refresh your habits this spring! Learn how to reset your weekly routine for better energy, improved health, and a more productive, balanced lifestyle.

05/19/2026

Did you know the future of obesity treatment is moving beyond GLP-1 medications?

At the Your Weight Matters National Convention, Dr. Michael Albert, MD, will break down the latest developments in obesity treatment—so you can better understand where care is headed and how to spot misinformation along the way.

Join us in Orlando, July 23–25, to learn what the next 5–10 years of obesity care may look like. Early Bird Registration ends May 22nd! Register now: ywmconvention.com

05/19/2026

Do you ever feel stuck?

You want to do things differently. You know there may be another way forward. But day after day, week after week, things still feel the same. Want to know how small shifts can help you move forward? Read more here: bit.ly/49GUP1z

by Robyn Pashby, PhD Winter 2023 Do you ever feel stuck? You want to do things differently. You know there is another way. Yet day after day, week after week, or month after month, things stay the same. I get it, both personally and professionally. Feeling stuck is part of the normal human experienc...

05/19/2026

What was your “when…”?

For many of us, the hardest part of navigating health is sorting through the noise and the stigma. We often assume we’re the only ones struggling until we connect with others who have been there.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how a supportive community can shift the focus away from self-blame and toward science-based support. Did a conversation or an OAC resource change how you look at your own journey? “Everything changed when… I realized it was never about willpower.”