The power of virtual reality: It’s all in your mind
In our previous blog, Terri O’Hare, a member of the GoWoman community advisory board, wrote passionately about her awakening to the excitement and fun of
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Center for Research on Women with Disabilities
Losing real weight in a virtual world
I use a manual wheelchair every day. So for me, one of the best features of the GoWoman Weight Management Program was participating in the
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Finding the right online tools to reach your weight-loss goals
I am a disabled woman and I always have been. I was born with cerebral palsy (CP) and have always used a wheelchair to get
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Challenges in weight loss: Doing it blind
Losing weight can be pretty complicated for most of us. Imagine doing it while going blind! That’s where I’m at these days. Retinopathy of prematurity
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Sex and weight loss: What better form of exercise?
Over the last 15 years I have watched as my weight has slowly increased due to my physical limitations. The challenges can be overwhelming and
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Medications and weight gain: Another brick in the barrel for people with mobility impairments
I’m very interested in how medications can be both a blessing and a burden for those of us who work hard at living the best
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Bliss through strawberries
Have you noticed how incredibly delicious fruit is in the springtime? After a winter of limited selections, mostly apples and citrus, we suddenly find our
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Not exercising because of mobility limitations? Experts offer tips to increase physical activity
As much as we would like to say, “Oh, exercise is something I just can’t do,” that’s probably not true when you really think about
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What’s the scoop on food allergies, weight gain, and disabilities?
In a comment from one of our astute readers, the topic of food allergies came up. I was stumped. Maybe I’m not alone in trying
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Let’s call them weight loss choices, not slips or cheating
Weight loss is like any other training. You have to be really strict for a while, and then it’s supposed to become a lifestyle as
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