There are so many great reasons to join in the Obesity Action Coalition’s 2016 Your Weight Matters National Convention taking place this August 25-28 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC.

BariatricPal will be hosting a booth at the OAC convention this year and I'd LOVE to meet some of our awesome members in-person!!

Here are just a few of the top reasons that you should attend:

1. Find Support for Your Surgery Journey
   
   Bariatric surgery is a second chance at life, and by coming to YWM2016, you’ll get the chance to meet individuals who “get it” and join in a welcoming community. There are many post-bariatric surgery patients who attend and understand your challenges and triumphs on the journey with weight.
   
2. Learn from the Country’s Leading Health Experts
   
   Every year, the Your Weight Matters National Convention features the top presenters in the fields of nutrition, exercise, bariatric surgery and many more. This year, we’re proud to have the recent winners of ABC’s “My Diet is Better than Yours,” Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, LDN and Jasmin Queen. To see all the expert presenters and topics available, please click here.
   
3. Try Something New
   
   Treating every individual at the meeting with dignity and respect is a top priority for the event hosts. The Your Weight Matters National Convention provides a safe, judgement-free atmosphere where you can feel comfortable in your own skin, wear what you want to wear and engage in any of the fun special events or exercise classes offered throughout the weekend, such as Zumba or Aquafit. To check out the full exercise agenda, please click here.
   
4. Science-backed Strategies for Managing Your Weight
   
   There’s a ton of health advice out there, so it can be difficult to figure out what to trust and which are the right “rules” to follow. When you come to the Convention, you’ll have the chance to not only hear from leading health experts, but to interact and ask questions. One way to do this is by attending “lunch with the Experts” small group sessions on Friday and Saturday. With 32 topics available, these lunches let you discuss the topics most important to you! Some of the topics presented this year include, “Chew on this: Practicing Mindful Eating,” “The Pain of Regain: Staying Motivated Long-term” and many more! View all the lunches available this year by clicking here.
   
5. Have Fun!
   
   There’s so much to do and see at this year’s National Convention. Not only will we be close by to tourist attractions in Washington, DC, but the event itself includes fun social activities throughout the weekend. Enjoy a costume dance party and two receptions where you can get to know fellow attendees and have the chance to connect with the day’s presenters on a more personal level. To check out all the great social and special events taking place throughout the weekend, please click here.

Register Now – Early-bird Savings End on June 1!

Another great bonus: the 2016 Your Weight Matters National Convention is affordable with early-bird pricing starting at just $30/day or a Full Convention Registration available for $95. However, these low cost prices won’t be here for much longer – pricing will increase after June 1! There’s also a competitive group rate for the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center with rooms available for $129/night. To learn more about the Convention or register now, please click here

I hope to be able to make it!

Washington DC is such a great place to visit! I wish I could plan on coming.

I hope to be able to make it!

That would be awesome! It's been ages since I've seen you and your hubby.