M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Bypass Beats Band for Weight Loss -
"Results of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Morbidly Obese vs Superobese Patients - Similar Body Weight Loss, Correction of Comorbidities, and Improvement of Quality of Life"
Mic...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Why do you steal the Splenda packets? - Do you?
Guilty as charged. I am a Splenda packet taker. A taker of the packets of Splenda. When at a coffee-shop or restaurant, I may pilfer a few yellow packets of the sweet ...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Average can be beautiful. - Plus-sized bodies are beautiful.
In PLUS Model Magazine, January 2012 edition, we learn some things. Size 12 (THE HORROR!) can be DROP DEAD GORGEOUS -- even if Photoshopped. I...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
You. -
“You are all geniuses, and you are all beautiful.
You don't need anyone to tell you who you are.
You are what you are.
Get out there and get peace, think pea...
M M wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Owning hate. - I figure that if I can't respond, I might as well earn money from the hate I garner, no?
PS. This stuff is EXTRAORDINARILY HATEFUL. If you are easily angered, go take your h...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
10 Pieces of Advice to Get You Through a Terrible -
I am trying. Really. Let's do this. - MM
Via - Oprah
1. People have vast reservoirs of tenacity and resilience. All those days and nights that I was so sure I couldn'...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Lose the weight AND keep it off? - Lose the weight AND keep it off?
People can lose weight and keep it off. It's not just a tag-line.
Although a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Celebrate life. It is so short. - I could not have said this better. We loved you, man.
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Welcome to today. -
M M wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
2012: It's not the end. It's the beginning. -
2012: It's not the end. It's the beginning.
"What the eff, Beth? 2339 words?" Yes.
Continue reading "2012: It's not the end. It's the beginning." »
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Does obesity CHANGE our brains? - I suppose many of us are nodding already. OF COURSE IT DOES. I know what happens to me as soon as I delve into creamy fatty goodness or high-carb deliciousness. Brain - trigger ...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Are you food guilty? -
It's time for Food Guilt.
Not only is today a day after a holiday, but it's a Monday! (I wrote this on Monday...)
This translates into an early-start to the "OMG! I NEE...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
It's time for Food Guilt. -
It's time for Food Guilt.
Not only is today a day after a holiday, but it's a Monday! (This post was written on Monday.)
This translates into an early-start to the "OMG...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Obesity Action Coalition Survey -- are you a membe -
The OAC is in the beginning stages of planning and hosting an annual meeting or conference for OAC members and the public.
Let your voice by heard on this topic by t...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
I've been a good girl all year. - So I am asking Santa for:
_____________________________
PS. No, I haven't. So. I didn't ask for anything. - MM
M M wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
MM Readers FAVORITE Products of 2010! - Brands, congrats! Your products really influence the community, I am really surprised at the excitement behind the choices here. I hope to see MORE of what you offer on this ...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Dear OH - - Please install a LIKE button (or similar rating system) on the ASAP.
I keep trying to DO IT. It's a compulsion. I blame Facebook. Sometimes a post in reply isn't necessary, j...
M M wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Be kind, everyone you meet is fighting a hard batt -
Be kind, everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Kindness is rewarding. In your brain.
What have you done lately in a self-less act of kindness? This morning...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
I wanted to do something, anything... -
What about you?
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Today... I will... -
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
What is the ONE FOOD you seem to NEVER LEARN about -
What is the ONE FOOD you seem to NEVER LEARN about eating?
Particularly RNY'ers -- since I have limited experience in any other surgery -- WHAT FOOD MAKES YOU ROT every ti...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
If it is important to you -- -
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Dear Board - - WHAT is it about this SEASON that makes everyone batshit crazy? (Not even on this board so much. But OMG.)
Be kind, everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Kindness is re...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Kindness matters - pay it forward. -
Kindness is rewarding. In your brain.
What have you done lately in a self-less act of kindness? This morning as I was picking up eggs, milk and Diet Coke at the conveni...
M M posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
FDA Wants to Yank 1-800-Get-Thin Billboards. -
FDA Wants to Yank 1-800-Get-Thin Billboards.
In the ongoing saga that is 1-800-Get-Thin: The FDA wants to yank 1-800-Get-Thins billboard ad campaign because it doesn't WARN ...
