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Fresh Beginnings, A Group Introduction
With the inclusion of new members to the Team RAWR family, I felt it would be a good idea to make a new group description post, and let you all know a bit of history. This group was originally started to align with a challenge program being sponsored by my old employer. We had 6 people on the "in person" team, and I…
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What's the point? Solitary Fat Woman.
What's the point? I usually get involved with comments when people seem to really want help... but in the end, they write-off what they don't like reading. It can be legitimately helpful and informed, but it doesn't matter. There's always a reason why it doesn't apply when you don't like it... That's the nature of life I…
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Clinical Hypothyroidism and Obesity
I was doing some research for a member of a support group that I help run, and got to reading this clinical paper from the AACE/ATA (American Association of Clinical Endocrinology/American Thyroid Association) It has a lot of interesting information about clinical guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and adjustments to the…
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Beach Whale Friends Unite!
This is just a thread for anyone who thought they might want to be buddies with me after the *you know what* was closed. My name is Lynn aka Quasita. I'm very fat, but kicking butt! I write blogs every day on an outside site, as well as write blogs occasionally here on MFP about various things that happen. I'm trying to…
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Graze Code If You Want It
Here's a new Graze code for the first 4 takers. I have enjoyed the snacks, a random treat showing up in my mailbox every couple weeks... WNT3VCTQB
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Introductions
Since every group seems to have one of these... LOL Name: Lynn Age: (right now) 29 From: Nebraska About Me: I'm a queer identifying female, born and raised in Nebraska. I came out on the Day of Silence 2005, on the steps of our state capitol. At the time, I identified as "not straight" but now am comfortable with the term…
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Metformin and Impacts on Weightloss Program
Hello! I know there are other posts about metFORMIN on MFP and I have read through some of them, but I'm looking for fresh takes. I'm significantly overweight and have a hard time maintaining a "normal" loss rate, even when I am working out strenuously and watching my food intake strictly. Over the last year, I've also…
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Please Help! Don't know how much calories to eat!
There are a lot of conflicting pieces of information on here... So I figured I'd ask the masses for input. How many calories should a person like me eat? Height: 6'1" Weight: 449lbs BF%: No idea Body Type: Large frame, heavily muscled I have a limited budget so I'm trying to determine my calories and ways to reach that…
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Exercise Intensity: How to Define Your Workout
I posted a blog today about this topic since it's come up a lot on the forums this week. I wanted to make sure to post in case people didn't see it in the blog topics, but would like the information. There are several articles attached to it that discuss a variety of workout topics as well, lots of useful information!…
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Journey in Weightloss Surgery, Looking for Support
My name is Lynn, and today, I'll be attending an educational seminar about the surgical options available for weight loss and obesity treatment. The only information I have so far is from self-education, and from one person I know personally that has had a procedure and is still alive (I have had one friend pass away from…
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Feel free to add friends
Please add friends or suggest them to me and I'll invite them. I want this to be a great community, even if it is small :)
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Coming Out Stories
Sometimes, we find our strength in the most crucial moment of our gender identity lives... That first time we bring the secret into the light. What is your coming out story? If you've yet to write it, what holds you back? Do you have any advice for those contemplating this monumental decision? Share, love, and appreciate…
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Health At Every Size Discussion
A friend of mine is a leading proponent for this lifestyle movement. It is building momentum and gaining support from the medical community, as it continues to return great results for those that adopt the philosophy. I have never seen anyone on MFP talk about it so I thought I would introduce it. Here is an article to…
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One Bite at a Time
One bite at a time A psychologist uses her industrial/organizational training to help people make peace with food. By Amy Novotney Monitor Staff June 2008, Vol 39, No. 6 Print version: page 48 Growing up, Liz Berney, PhD, battled bulimia for years--and won. After watching her teenage daughter struggle with and eventually…
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Post-Surgery Help and Suggestions Please!
Hello! I recently had surgery to remove a large dermoid cyst from my right ovary. I have been out of work about a month. When I started having problems due to the cyst, one of the telling signs was that I was working out and eating right but I had gained back several pounds I had lost. I was working hard and was hardcore…
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Week 8 Challenges!
Well, this week, my work team went from being in the leadership of our company to being 76th place because challenge points were erased due to potential cheating and unfair advantages. So, this week, I'm inspired to ask YOU... What do you do that cheats yourself? When it comes to your logs on MFP, what you tell your…
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Nebraska Peeps?
I find myself feeling like I am the ONLY person from Nebraska that still lives in Nebraska and is working on here to bring a better life. I know it's not the case, I found a group of maybe 20 people that isn't very active, and another all from Alliance, but are there any Lincoln/Omaha people? I would love love love to get…
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Week 7
Is it just me, or is time just disappearing these days?? I realized this morning that it's already Thursday. I hope you all are on track, I promise, Week 8 will have a challenge to meet other than the MFP standards. So how has this week been? Any NSVs? Any SCALE victories? What have you learned? Any struggles? Let it out,…
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Week 6 Challenge
I hope you all have enjoyed the challenge of going it solo... ;) IN other words, I've been on vacation, and not able to post. So, what kinds of improvements have you made this week? Have you worked on something we already approached? Something new? This week, I gained 5 pounds but look smaller. I think I can officially…
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Team RAWR Week 5 Challenges!!!
Yes, I know, I'm late ;) This week's challenges are going to be fairly simple in idea, and hard in implementation. 1. Eliminate an excuse. We all do it. There are days where we just don't feel like doing this thing we have decided to do, so we find any excuse to justify eating terribly, avoiding activity, etc. What are…
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BMI vs. Body Fat %... I'm confused!
I'm really wondering about this whole body fat vs BMI thing right now... I mean, I guess my understanding was BMI=the % body fat? Or is it just a rating number? I did a calculator that did body fat using ratios of various measurements, and the number was VERY different than the results of the BMI calculator... Here's the…
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Giant Beach!
Hello, My name is Lynn, and I'm a gigantic person. While I can relate to a lot of issues, I do have some experiences that a normal sized person will never have to deal with. It is very possible that I have had life events and lessons that you cannot wrap your mind around. This doesn't make my experiences, wisdom, or…
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Week 4 Challenges!!!
Hello Warriors! I hope everyone is doing well and is enjoying the improving weather :) Did you know that in today's world of desk jobs and windowless cubicles, vitamin deficiencies are becoming more and more common? One of the most common vitamin deficiencies is Vitamin D. Many people working in an office environment (or…
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Week 3 Challenges!!
Happy Monday everyone!! Some updates to consider: ~This weekend, I designed a t-shirt for Team RAWR through cafepress.com. I plan to create a couple more designs, and then show you all. If you have any ideas, bring it! ~We are slowly growing. Please connect with other members, be supportive, and invite people you think…
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Week 2 Challenges!
Hi everyone!!! Thank you to everyone that participated in last weeks challenges. Please continue to grow the group and invite people you think would enjoy participating :) This week, we have a couple week long challenges. Please respond to the post by stating how many days you think you will achieve each goal. Be honest...…
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MFP Workout Mix #1
As some of you may know, I put out a request to my friends list to build a driving upbeat workout mix. This is the first mix... I have tried to make it a good workout list but mix as you see fit ;) If you have additions, please let me know, as I will be starting another one!! 1. Crazy (James Michael Mix) -Alanis Morisette…
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Water Challenge, Every Week!
Drinking water is a necessity when it comes to healthy weight loss and lifestyle, but many of us struggle to get adequate hydration each day. The challenge: Drink a minimum of 80oz of water a day. Straight up water. While technically speaking, things like Crystal Light, coffee, even soda, they all count towards our daily…
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Week 1, Day 4 Mini-Challenge: Strrrrretch!
All too often, flexibility takes a backseat to exercise and weightloss programs. Sure, maybe you do a few leg stretches before running, or twist your back when seated at work to feel that lovely pop, but how often do you REALLY take extra time to stretch effectively and accurately? Stretching has been proven to do a lot of…
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Week 1 Challenge
First week, and the goal is to build the community. Of course, you should be exercising and staying active, eating good foods and such, but the challenge for week 1 are: 1. Try to bring at least one person to the group 2. Read, and post, a health related article. Feel free to quote the part(s) you found most interesting.…
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Week 1, Day 3, Mini Challenge: Veggie Belly!
Clinical and practical studies show that increasing your vegetables can aid in weightloss, as well as help balance your nutrients and provide healthy snacking options. For some, this will be easy. Others will struggle. The mini-goal for today is to eat at LEAST 3 servings of vegetables in any form other than fried. This…
