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My Bariatric Life

In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group). Today, I'm a size medium and living life larger than ever!

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Primal Blueprint Diet: My Primal Food Shopping Trip - My Bariatric Life

The Lunchman Cometh I worked at a company many years ago where a Meals On Wheels lunch vehicle pulled into the parking lot each day at around noon. The driver would sound his horn, and the employees would cease working and make for the truck as if someone had shouted the words "free money." Our passion for cholesterol was unchecked at the... Read more Chevron

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Merely Me

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

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What if God Were One of Us? Depression Community Question of the Week

There is a song that has been replaying in my head today... Joan Osborne's "One of Us" Here are some of the lyrics: If god had a name, what would it be?And would you call it to his faceif you were faced with Him in all His glory?What would you ask if you had just one question? And yeah, yeah, God is great.Yeah, yeah, God is... Read more Chevron

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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA

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Pastor Rick Warren Does The Daniel Plan

I have been haranguing my religious leaders since my early 30s to consider devoting some time at the pulpit to discussions regarding health, diet, fitness and lifestyle. Many of my fellow congregants are quite hefty. And after all, if you believe in G-d then among tenets of my religion is the belief that (a) we are merely loaned out bodies,... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

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The JC Virus Antibody Test Goes Public

Biogen Idec was pleased to announce last week that the FDA has approved an update to the prescription labeling of the drug Tysabri (natalizumab), their monthly IV monoclonal antibody medication for MS. The prescription label now includes information regarding the increased risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D.

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Naming and Avoiding Weight Loss Pitfalls

Remember that song by Huey Lewis? "I want a new drug, one that does what it should. One that won't make me feel too bad, one that won't make me feel too good." One of my "drugs" of choice: eating while sitting in front of the television. It's oh-so-bad and oh-so-good all at the same time. It's one of my go-to bad behaviors when I'm stressed...when... Read more Chevron

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