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Defying Obesity

We will not be defined by obesity, we will defy obesity

Is A Punishment for Parents of Children with Obesity a ‘Fine’ idea ?

. Lawmakers in Puerto Rico have proposed legislation to fine parents who have children with obesity. The children would be monitored by officials in the school systems.… Read more “Is A Punishment for Parents of Children with Obesity a ‘Fine’ idea ?”

February 14, 2015February 15, 2015 by Jeff Newell

Jeff’s 3-Week Taco Soup

I named this recipe “3-Week Taco Soup” because I’ve made 3 batches of it in the past 3 weeks, and I’ve had it every day for lunch,… Read more “Jeff’s 3-Week Taco Soup”

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 by Jeff Newell

The Most Selfish Thing I’ve ever done: Weight Loss Surgery

I did it. December 1, 2014 at 7:40am, I entered operating room 11 and underwent Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery and changed my life forever. I got to… Read more “The Most Selfish Thing I’ve ever done: Weight Loss Surgery”

December 11, 2014 by Jeff Newell

The Spark of Motivation & The Eternal Flame of Success

Today I was asked a great question by one of my Instagram followers. “How do you stay motivated?” I gave it some thought, and presented a quick… Read more “The Spark of Motivation & The Eternal Flame of Success”

October 25, 2014 by Jeff Newell

An Open Letter To My Stomach

(This is a revisited post from my old blog) Dear Stomach, Hey there!  I haven’t seen you since I last looked down!  How’ve you been? Mr. Big… Read more “An Open Letter To My Stomach”

October 10, 2014 by Jeff Newell

My unexpected education at #YWM2014

Last week I had the awesome pleasure of attending the Obesity Action Coalition’s 2014 Your Weight Matters convention in Orlando.  They advertised the event as a place… Read more “My unexpected education at #YWM2014”

October 7, 2014 by Jeff Newell

What I learned at #YWM2014

I’m finally coming off the high that I endured for 4 days in Orlando during the Obesity Action Coalition’s 2014 Your Weight Matters convention. First, I’d like… Read more “What I learned at #YWM2014”

October 6, 2014 by Jeff Newell

Third Time’s A Charm

I started my journey to weight loss surgery with a team that came recommended to me by a friend. I went to the seminar, went to my… Read more “Third Time’s A Charm”

August 15, 2014 by Jeff Newell

Weighty Matters at #YWM2014

Your Weight Matters. But why? Why does size carry so much burden? According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC) over one-third of Americans are obese. That’s… Read more “Weighty Matters at #YWM2014”

July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by Jeff Newell

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  • Is A Punishment for Parents of Children with Obesity a ‘Fine’ idea ?
  • Jeff’s 3-Week Taco Soup
  • The Most Selfish Thing I’ve ever done: Weight Loss Surgery
  • The Spark of Motivation & The Eternal Flame of Success
  • An Open Letter To My Stomach

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