A grizzly answer to obesity

Atl_Gadget_Grrl but u
can call me Charlotte
on 2/12/14 6:54 am

VSG on 06/12/13

Studying grizzly bears to learn more about how their bodies respond to sudden obesity prior to hibernation? Yep. Apparently there is a gene in grizzlies and humans that allows them to be obese AND remain insulin receptive.

An interesting read in yesterday's NYT:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/opinion/a-grizzly-answer-f or-obesity.html

Laurie

Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!

SunnyGal14
on 2/12/14 7:56 am

VSG on 08/06/14

Very interesting story! Who knew?! Thanks for sharing.

Grim_Traveller
on 2/12/14 8:26 am

RNY on 08/21/12

Fascinating. Thanks.

I thought you would appreciate this. It seems blah at first, but read it through to the end.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Amy, Daredevil
Extraordinaire
on 2/12/14 8:32 am - Los Angeles, CA

DS on 08/06/13

*DS with Dr. Ara Keshishian on 08/06/13* SW: 231 CW: 131 GW: 119 * Check out My YouTube Channel: AmysDSJourney *

Atl_Gadget_Grrl but u
can call me Charlotte
on 2/12/14 9:23 am

VSG on 06/12/13

Nice!!! Thanks!

Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!

GeekMonster, Insolent Hag
on 2/12/14 10:29 am - CA

VSG on 12/19/13

Reminds me of a sign I posted in my office when it was TOM.

"I have pieces of hair and bone in my stool."

"Oderint Dum Metuant" Discover the joys of the Five Day Meat Test!

Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220

TexasTerritory
on 2/12/14 10:01 am

VSG on 07/22/13

Totally funny!

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