Bedercise - Ideas on how to adapt. This page gives some great information for exercising on your bed. An excellent resource.

Health At Every Size - First, do no harm! "Despite overwhelming agreement on the failure of diets to promote lasting change and growing evidence of potentially dangerous physical and psychological consequences, weight-related research and intervention continue to focus on the promotion of weight loss through dietary restriction."

Weight Loss Surgery Articles -
     Hey Feds, Wait A Minute . . .  "The federal government recently ruled that taxpayers will foot the bills for weight loss surgeries and other weight loss treatments for Medicare patients, if medical evidence can demonstrates their effectiveness."
     Obesity Surgery Information Center - Comprehensive site with information on what you should consider before taking this gut-altering step.
     New York Times Article - The Complications of Obesity Surgery - "The latest evaluation of drastic weight-loss surgery provides both good news and bad news for patients who are severely obese."

Equipment

Northwest Kayaks - Carries one design for larger kayakers.  
Ocean Ray - Custom Wetsuits Fit to Your Specific Measurements.
Super Sized Cycles -    Comfortable bikes to get you riding again! Bicycles, adult tricycles, and recumbents that support up to 550 pounds / 250 kilos.
Mighty Mack Rollator - Walker with wide seat made to keep you on the go. Supports up to 600 pounds. The seat is 20" wide.
Scale-It - Scales with capacities from 350 to 1,000 pounds.
Scales Galore - Scales up to a 440 pound capacity
Scooter & Wheelchair Lifts - Scooter BBS, Planet Mobility, Macs Lift
SuperSize Cycles - Bikes, trikes, and recumbents for plus-size people. Safe, sturdy equipment built strong for fun. 

Videos

The ABC's of Eating Disorders - Documentary that includes information on compulsive overeating, anorexia, and bulimia. 
The Body Positive - Educational materials, including a video, to help kids people adopt the Health at Every Size philosophy. These materials are meant mostly for educators, but the video is available to rent.  
Kelly Bliss - Healthy Lifestyles at Any Size.  
In Fitness and In Health - Rochelle Rice's exercise video for woman of size. 
Work Out With A Big Attitude -  Full body exercise program for the full figured woman. Includes cardio, body sculpting, toning, target abs. 36 min.  

Classes, Coaches, & Personal Trainers

Big Ventures -  A full-service company dedicated to providing high quality customer satisfaction to the fat population in the US. We will be opening a health club where fat women can pursue their fitness goals with dignity. 
Dee Hakala's New Face of Fitness - Get off  the couch and into activity.
In Fitness and In Health - Empowering Women Through Exercise; Home of Plus-Size Exercise  
Water Workout - Water Workout instructional workshops, videos, cassettes, CDs, and books for aquatic fitness.

Activewear and Medical Necessities

FootSmart - Men's/Women's knee highs, socks, shoes, and hosiery for foot and leg health.
Greater Salt Lake - Plus size sport and exercise clothing. 
Junonia - Dedicated to the actives lives of women size 14 and up.   
Ocean Ray - Custom Wetsuits Fit to Your Specific Measurements.  
Shore-Fit Sunwear - A swimwear boutique with an extensive collection of swimsuits and sun fashions for women sizes 8 to 28.

Hygiene

Body Glide - Protection from skin chafing.
Bottom Buddy - Toilet tissue holder for when it's hard to reach. 
CareGiver Products - Devices to allow a person independence. Great source for personal hygiene products.

Publications & General Information

Gettin' Active: Big Women Find Sports They Enjoy -  Compiled from articles by Radiance Magazine.
Largely Positive - Your body esteem resource. "Because Self-Esteem Comes In All Sizes" 
National Institutes of Health Active At Any Size - Government page advocating various exercises for large people.
Sumo Fan Club  -  Big, healthy, athletic and admired. 

Group Recreation

Potbelly Cycling Association - Information and support for big bicyclists.