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AVOC, the Association Vaincre l’Obésité en Calade, is a French association founded in January 2016 to support people who want to begin a weight-loss journey. Based in Arnas, in the Rhône region, it offers listening, peer support and opportunities to connect, helping participants avoid facing obesity in isolation. The association presents obesity as a chronic illness and provides information through conferences and other awareness activities, including its annual March Obesity program.

AVOC’s services combine discussion and practical activities. Members can attend monthly group meetings and make appointments for a monthly drop-in session. The association also organizes physical activities such as walking, swimming, aquatic exercise, Pilates, muscle strengthening and dance. Cooking workshops and cultural outings add further opportunities for participation and shared experience. These activities are scheduled regularly, with some paused during school holidays. AVOC works with medical partners and lists a medical team among its resources, while its approach includes support, health pathways and sophrology.