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90 Seconds to Success – Get Back on the Wagon

Get Back on the Wagon. Just about anyone who has ever tried to lose weight has suffered a set-back, even after weight loss surgery. But, whether you have hit a plateau or gained back 30 pounds, a temporary misstep is no reason to throw in the towel. In today's episode, host Craig Thompson encourages viewers to get back on the wagon by taking decisive action to get back on track. Whether calling your doctor, reaching out to a friend, or simply heading straight for the gym, you have the power to turn things around and start heading in the right direction again.
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90 Seconds to Success – The Purpose of Pain

The Purpose of Pain. Have you ever asked yourself why weight loss surgery is so hard? This journey brings a constant slew of challenges, but show host Craig Thompson assures us that there is a purpose to our pain. Only by experiencing the pain of shame, embarrassment and aching joints can we fully appreciate the freedom we have by losing the weight and learning to achieve emotional balance in our lives.

WLS News – January 30, 2009

Tune into the January 30, 2009, edition of WLS News to find out how DNA in children indicates whether they will become obese as adults, learn about a new military fat camp for overweight Army recruits, and find out why one man was told he was too fat to be a dad. Plus, tune in for a special report from the Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit on future trends in bariatric surgery and patient activism. We've got the scoop on all these stories and more this week on WLS News!

WLS News – January 23, 2009

Tune into the January 23, 2009, edition of WLS News to find out how obesity can affect ovarian cancer rates in older women, how the speed at which children eat impacts their BMI in adulthood, how a group of flight attendants is fighting back against weight discrimination, and why some Texas taxpayers may be footing the bill for low-income residents wanting weight loss surgery. Plus, find out how robots are helping America overcome its obesity epidemic!