Your Voice

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

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.Welcome to our 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 laura@celebratevitamins.com.To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacyTo learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:https://celebratevitamins.com

How to treat obesity can be a difficult choice. There are so many options in the market place, some science and medically based, and many not. How do you choose? Where do you begin?In this episode, Laura unpacks treatment options for obesity treatments. She discusses the pro's and con's of 5 different methods:1. Personal Behavior Changes2. Mental Health and Behavior Focus3. Commercial Weight Loss4. Medically Supervised Weight Loss5. Surgical and Device related Weigh LossThis is a longer episode, but packed full of options and conversation. Maybe you have tried one or many of the options before, or maybe you discover a method that is new that you would consider. What is important is that you are seeking out treatment. That you are treating your health and trying to manage your obesity. Keep trying until you find a personal protocol this works for you. 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 laura@celebratevitamins.com.To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacyTo 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 laura@celebratevitamins.com.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/advocacyTo learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:https://celebratevitamins.com

Is your weight considered normal, overweight, or obese?Do you think these labels really matter?In this episode, Laura shares why knowing your personal body mass index can benefit your health. She also shares why there are many other factors that contribute to your true definition of health. In this episode, you will learn : What labels us as "obese?"What is the Body Mass Index (BMI)?How do I calculate my BMI?Is this system accurate for truly diagnosing our health?Are you willing to accept that label?Can your BMI number benefit you?We are all unique metabolic puzzles. How you personally label your health matters. 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.To find your personal Body Mass Index Number, click here: https://asmbs.org/patients/bmi-calculator Please feel free to reach out to Laura directly with any questions, comments or idea's directly at laura@celebratevitamins.com. To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacyTo 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 laura@celebratevitamins.com. To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacyTo learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:https://celebratevitamins.com

While we are aware of the term advocacy, do we truly understand what that means? Can you name one person that advocates for a cause that you are passionate about?What do you advocate for in life?Listen in as Laura unpacks those thoughts, and shares how you can become an advocate for your own personal health. In this episode, you will learn : What is the definition of advocacy?Why advocates can champion a new idea, or maybe it is modifying an idea that is no longer working.How advocacy can mean overcoming obstacles.Advocacy could mean stopping a bad idea.Advocates create awareness that can support research and change.Learn the key to use advocacy for personal empowerment. What are the steps to take to become your own personal advocate?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 laura@celebratevitamins.com. To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacyTo 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 laura@celebratevitamins.com. To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacyTo learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:https://celebratevitamins.com

Our mission is to create a platform to Educate, Share, Support, and Collaborate for the fight against obesity. To teach individuals why and how to advocate for their health.  Educate.We will deliver education on the current trends in obesity, policies in the works, and problems affecting our bariatric community. We believe that when we take the time to learn  "why",   we will better our health and improve our community.  Share.Through the power of storytelling, we will share the personal journeys and stories of those fighting and living with obesity. The path to better health is always heard clearer by someone who has experienced the same thing.  Support/ServiceWe will go the extra mile for our customers and our community. We strive to offer support to those struggling or in need. Our goal is to over-deliver and exceed people’s expectations in everything we do and do it with excitement.Collaborate.We will strive to build bridges with industry leaders in the obesity community whose philosophy and goals resonate with ours. Together we will take on the initiatives and work towards change.  We believe that every voice matters. When you advocate for yourself and your health, you help advocate and support our entire community. Together we can raise our voices and make a difference.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 laura@celebratevitamins.com. To learn more about obesity advocacy and Celebrate Voice click here:https://celebratevitamins.com/pages/advocacyTo learn more about Celebrate Vitamins click here:https://celebratevitamins.com