Below is a compilation list of all of the “Helpful links” and additional website links to related organizations:
Gain a Spouse and You’ll Likely Gain Some Pounds, Too is an article published in USA Today detailing recent statistics from several studies regarding marriage and weight gain.
First Comes Love, Then Comes Obesity? is an article published in TIME Magazine that discusses a recent study in the July issue of Obesity about weight gain in marriage.
Why Women Gain Weight After Marriage is an article that details the many reasons women gain weight in marriage. Many of these reasons can also be applied to men.
Why Married Life Makes Many of Us Fat is an article that explores reasons for weight gain in more detail and discusses what we can do if we find ourselves being affected by them.
Telling Your Honey, “It’s Time For a Diet” is an MSNBC article with video included that tells the story of a couple struggling with this issue and effective ways to discuss weight loss.
Don’t Say This to Your Dieting Spouse is a compilation of quotes from spouses of things they don’t want to hear from their loved one while they are losing weight.
Telling Your Spouse the Soft Way is a blog post from Myfatspouse.org that is an in-depth instructional on how to discuss this sensitive topic.
How Women Can Best Show Off Their Naked Bodies is an article for women who have a negative body image, especially when they are naked. It gives tips on how to feel and look better naked.
Fat is Bad for Married Sex is a blog post at Myfatspouse.org that describes how excess weight can affect not only attraction but the sheer mechanics of intimacy.
Attracting a Partner includes information on how to appear confident and ways to attract the opposite sex. You obviously already have but go back to doing this and try it all again so as to re-attract your mate. Flirt with your spouse and make them remember why they were first so drawn to you.
10 Self Esteem Exercises for a Good Marriage details the ways that you can increase your self esteem and the self esteem of your spouse so as to draw you closer as a pair.
Help Your Spouse Lose Weight is an article from BellaOnline: The Voice of Women that details the different ways to encourage weight loss.
Partner Up: Lose Weight With Your Spouse is an article on Families.com that explains how your chances of losing weight are better when you try it with your spouse and includes research studies to back it up.
Work Out With Your Partner is another great article that lists several different activites to do with your spouse to lose weight.
Excuses, Excuses is an MSNBC article that discusses an American Council on Exercise’s survey that studied the various excuses for not working out.
Time for Exercises, Not Excuses is a USA Today article that tells Americans to “stop whining” and hit the gym.
16 Ways I Learned to Love My Body is a Glamour Magazine article on creating a positive body image
Feel Better About Yourself Naked is an excellent article by Carrie Lewis about improving your sexual self-confidence.
The Diet Detective: Winter Drinks and Their Calories discusses many popular holiday drinks and compares them with healthier alternatives.
How to Avoid Holiday Overeating investigates the tradition behind holiday feasting and tips for healthy eating.
A WebMd article on sex and weight that gives advice on how to rev up your sex life for overweight couples.
Is Your Body Image Bad for the Bedroom? is a self-test about body image with some follow-up articles on improving your body image.
365 Nights of Sex: Can It Strengthen Your Marriage? is the story of two long-married couples who found out if more frequent sex could change their marriage.
Are You In A Low Sex Marriage? is a self-test to measure how “normal” your sex life may be in terms of frequency.
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Shape Up America! is a non-profit organization that raises awareness of obesity as a health issue. The website includes a Fitness Center, Cyberkitchen, Body Fat Lab, Support Center, and Resource Center. It is a thorough and helpful site that gives exciting and fun tips for family fitness.
DietaryGuidelines.gov was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. The guidelines are updated every five years and provides authoritative advice for Americans about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
The Weight Control Information Network is the Congressionally-authorized service of the National Institutes of Health. It provides the general public with health information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.
Overeaters Anonymous is a support group that offers guidance and fellowship to overcome food addiction. It does not promote any diet however they do support eating plans so that members can distinguish what they eat, when, and why. They also offer the social support of a sponsor who is a successful OA member who can encourage and guide you through the 12 Steps.
MyPyramid.gov is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and teaches Americans proper nutrition and eating habits. It now includes a new feature, MyFood-a-pedia, that finds the calories and MyPyramid food groups and also compares two foods. You can even specify which target audience you fit into for specialized information (e.g. kids, pregnant women, general, etc.).
Fitness.gov is the health, physical activity, fitness, and sports website from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You can join the President’s Challenge, read the 2009 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and have access to current news, speeches, and publications.
Nutrition.gov is a service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library. It provides easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers. It has information on weight management throughout all of the life stages and even information on dietary supplements.
Fruits and Veggies Matter is the government campaign that replaced the 5 a Day for Better Health Program and is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can input your age, sex, and activity level and find out the right amount for you. It has budget tips, a fruit and vegetable of the month, and new recipes to try.
Weight Watchers is a weight loss program that basically assigns point values to different foods and you have an allotted amount of points that you may consume in a given day. The website provides recipes, workout ideas, sells healthy foods, and provides support through success stories and community forums. They also have a research center that includes update information on weight issues (e.g. The Link Between Couples and Weight). What is also unique about Weight Watcher’s is that it is a very social weight loss programs – you meet in groups, have weekly weigh ins, and strong social support from both clients and staff. It is a great program to do with a buddy!
The Obesity Society is the leading scientific society dedicated to the study of obesity. They hold annual conferences, publish the scientific journal, Obesity, and provide up-to-date information on the newest advances in obesity-related science.
