Wellness Minute Marathon Training: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’ve been recording Wellness Minutes for a radio station in Michigan for awhile now and we thought we’d share them with our fans each day. As you know by now the Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Radio show is your source for what’s true and what’s too good to be true in health and wellness. Today, in the next 3 minutes, we tell you everything you need to know about how to train for your first marathon. Dr Adam Shafran has run a bunch of marathons and the Fat Guy has eaten a bunch of Marathon bars so they are well suited to give you running advice. Dr Fitness says to have a plan with your running regimen. Also don’t be afraid to reach out to your local running store or running club for advice and to find others to train with. He said you probably won’t get as good help from the big chains as you would from a local mom and pop running shoe store. Take a listen right now. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in just 3 minutes a day.

You can count on Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy for inspiration, education, motivation and more tips about losing weight and getting in shape. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. You can also email Dr. Adam Shafran there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!

Don’t forget to look us up on all your favorite Social Networking sites like: Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, Bebo, Imeem, Squidoo, Xanga and more. Please don’t keep us a secret. Forward this podcast to a friend if you find it helpful. Thanks!

 

 Wellness Minute Fiber 101: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’ve been recording Wellness Minutes for a radio station in Michigan for awhile now and we thought we’d share them with our fans each day. As you know by now the Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Radio show is your source for what’s true and what’s too good to be true in health and wellness. Today, in the next 3 minutes, we tell you everything you need to know about fiber. Eating foods that are high in fiber will help you drop a few pounds and keep them off but also help you stay healthy. Dr Adam Shafran tells you the foods you can eat to get more fiber in your diet. Some are obvious like whole grains and brown rice but some are sneaky like fruits and vegetables. Take a listen right now. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in just 3 minutes a day. It’s faster than eating an apple - which has fiber.

You can count on Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy for inspiration, education, motivation and more tips about losing weight and getting in shape. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. You can also email Dr. Adam Shafran there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!

Don’t forget to look us up on all your favorite Social Networking sites like: Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, Bebo, Imeem, Squidoo, Xanga and more. Please forward this podcast to a friend if you find it helpful. Thanks!

 

 Dr David Clarke Stress Illness Interview: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re trying something new. First we will podcast our show in it’s entirety then we’ll release just the guest interviews during the week. So please click on the PLAY button to listen to Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy interview Dr David Clarke, author of the book “They Can’t Find Anything Wrong. 7 Keys To Understanding, Treating and Healing Stress Illness.” Dr Clarke is addressing the problem affecting millions of people who are trying to get medical care. What would you do if your doctor couldn’t figure out what’s wrong. That’s a scary thought, huh? They might be experiencing some of these stress illness related symptoms like: pain, digestions problems, heart palpitations, fatigue, strange sleeping or eating patterns, dizziness or blurred vision. In his book Dr Clarke shares the stories of some of the thousands of patients he has seen and how he shares how he was able to uncover their problem by delving into their stress illness. He also spoke about how stress can be causing you to gain weight and what to do about it. He explains the 7 keys to understanding, treating and healing stress illness. Key 1 is to understand that your symptoms can be diagnosed and treated. Key 2 is to search for the source of your stress. Key 3 is to care for yourself. You’ll have to get the book for more or listen to this super informative interview. For more please go to his website www.stressillness.com

 

 Wellness Minute Find Time To Exercise: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’ve been recording Wellness Minutes for a radio station in Michigan for awhile now and we thought we’d share them with our fans each day. As you know by now the Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Radio show is your source for what’s true and what’s too good to be true in health and wellness. Today, in the next 3 minutes, we tell you everything you need to know about how to free up time in your busy schedule to exercise. The key according to Dr Fitness is to multi-task watch TV but do it on the treadmill. Go to the mall but park far away. There’s more tips but you’ve go to listen.

You can count on Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy for inspiration, education, motivation and more tips about losing weight and getting in shape. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. You can also email Dr. Adam Shafran there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!

Don’t forget to look us up on all your favorite Social Networking sites like: Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, Bebo, Imeem, Squidoo, Xanga and more. Please forward this podcast to a friend if you find it helpful. Thanks!

 

 Daily Candy Valentine's Day Gift Idea : Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re trying something new. First we will podcast our show in it’s entirety then we’ll release just the guest interviews during the week. So please click on the PLAY button to listen to Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy interview one of our favorite regulars Tiffany Davis, Atlanta Editor of the Daily Candy. She gave us her favorite Healthy Valentines Day Gift Ideas:

1. Go John Cusack / Nick Hornby /High Fidelity old school in a new way. Make your special someone a mixtape. Now it’s easy just sign them up for www.lastfm.com and listen in on what music they like then make them a mix tape from their faves to work out to.

2. Have pilates or yoga by candlelight. There’s a woman at www.cafephysique.com thats hosting classes through Valentine’s Day here in Atlanta, or you can learn your own moves and do them at home. Crunch Fitness has produced a DVD that’s available online called Crunch Candlelight Yoga http://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Candlelight-Yoga-Sara-Ivanhoe/dp/B00006FMB2

3. Believe in SAD…Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression? The Fat Guy doesn’t, but if you do buy them a Sun Jar! http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=15557&gclid=CKKG89-TkJECFQMRlwodlkU2GA

Its literally a mason jar that charges with solar energy, and when you cap it, it glows with ambient light. $30-40. Other things that might work are a lamp, flashlight or lighter.

Customize a pair of running shoes for your Valentine at www.converse.com, and www.nike.com, and www.vans.com

4. Order a batch of La Dolce Lulu’s baking batter. She makes wheat/gluten-free and vegan varieties. All you have to mix are eggs and fresh milk or cream. She’s just started a cookie of the month club, too. Her website is www.ladolcelulu.com Baked by Atlanta woman named Lindsey Walsworth which is a Daily Candy Sweetest Things 2007 nominee

5. Split a DC Duby science kit with them. it’s designed by a hubby and wife team of molecular gastronomists. So the kit is made to make you savor (not rush though) a box of chocolates AND learn about your palette, too. http://www.dailycandy.com/everywhere/article/25075/Popular+Science

Avail at: http://www.dcduby.com/

6. And lastly don’t forget to check out DailyCandy Printable Valentines! http://www.dailycandy.com/los_angeles/article/29366/Show+Some+Love

As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Don’t forget to check out the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy blog at www.drfitnessblog.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Adam Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!! Don’t forget to look us up on all your favorite Social Networking sites like: Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, Bebo, Imeem, Xanga, Squidoo and more. Please forward this podcast to a friend and put links to our website and show on blogs and message boards you enjoy. Thanks!

 

 Wellness Minute 4 parts to weight loss: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’ve been recording Wellness Minutes for a radio station in Michigan for awhile now and we thought we’d share them with our fans. As you know by now the Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Radio show is your source for what’s true and what’s too good to be true in health and wellness. Today we tell you everything you need to know about the 4 things you got to start doing to today if you want to lose weight tomorrow. You know all about eating right and exercising. But did you know how important support and accountability are?

You can count on Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy for inspiration, education, motivation and more tips about losing weight and getting in shape. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. You can also email Dr. Adam Shafran there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!

Don’t forget to look us up on all your favorite Social Networking sites like: Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, Bebo, Imeem, Squidoo, Xanga and more. Please forward this podcast to a friend if you find it helpful. Thanks!

 

 Get Sexy Workout Plan exercise dvd interview: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re trying something new. First we will podcast our show in it’s entirety then we’ll release just the guest interviews during the week. So please click on the PLAY button to listen to Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy interview Mind Body Series star Michael Carson and Todd Regenbogen the creator of the Cheeracise exercise dvd series. They have a brand new exercise dvd coming out soon and is going to be called “Get Sexy. The Workout Plan.” This workout dvd is coming out in a few months works on the waist to hip ratio. The dvd will come with a measuring tape along with the dvd. Michael has worked with Carmen Electra Aerobic StripTease and Paula Abdul on their videos so he knows how to sculpt a woman’s body in all the right places and when you team him up with Todd who’s exercise dvds use the moves of cheerleaders you know you are going to get one hot workout. To learn more about Michael Carson please go to his website www.mindbodyseries.com/fitness and to see what Todd is doing at Cheeracise go to his website www.cheeracise.com

As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Don’t forget to check out the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy blog at www.drfitnessblog.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Adam Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!! Don’t forget to look us up on all your favorite Social Networking sites like: Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, Bebo, Imeem, and more. Please forward this podcast to a friend and put links to our website and show on blogs and message boards you enjoy. Thanks!

 

 Michael Carson Cheeracise Stress Illness Daily Candy Valentines Day Show: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The most entertaining weight loss and fitness podcast show on radio.” Please click on the PLAY button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show. To download the show on iTunes please click on this link

On tonight’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about a brand new exercise dvd starring Mind Body Series star Michael Carson and Todd Regenbogen the creator of the Cheeracise exercise dvd series. This new the dvd is coming out soon and is going to be called “Get Sexy. The Workout Plan.” Michael has worked with Carmen Electra Aerobic Strip Tease and Paula Abdul on their videos so he knows how to sculpt a woman’s body in all the right places and when you team him up with Todd who’s exercise dvds use the moves of cheerleaders you know you are going to get one hot workout. To learn more about Michael Carson please go to his website www.mindbodyseries.com/fitness and to see what Todd is doing at Cheeracise go to his website www.cheeracise.com

Next up we had on Dr David Clarke, author of the book “They Can’t Find Anything Wrong With Me” Dr Clarke is addressing the problem millions of people who are trying to get medical care and their doctor just can’t figure out what’s wrong. They might be experiencing some of these stress illness related symptoms like: pain, digestions problems, heart palpitations, fatigue, strange sleeping or eating patterns, dizziness or blurred vision. In his book Dr Clarke shares the stories of some of the thousands of patients he has seen and how he was able to uncover their problem by delving into their stress illness. He explains the 7 keys to understanding, treating and healing their illness. Key 1 is to understand that your symptoms can be diagnosed and treated. Key 2 is to search for the source of your stress. Key 3 is to care for yourself. You’ll have to get the book for more or listen to this super informative interview. For more please go to his website www.stressillness.com

Finally we had on one of our favorite regulars Tiffany Davis, Atlanta Editor of the Daily Candy. She gave us her favorite Healthy Valentines Day Options and here they are:

1. Go old school in a new way. Make your special someone a mixtape. Sign them up for www.lastfm.com and listen in on what music they like then make them a mix tape to work out to.

2. Have pilates or yoga by candlelight. There’s a woman at www.cafephysique.com thats hosting classes through Valentine’s Day here in Atlanta, or you can learn your own moves and do them at home. Crunch Fitness has produced a DVD that’s available online called Crunch Candlelight Yoga http://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Candlelight-Yoga-Sara-Ivanhoe/dp/B00006FMB2

3. Believe in SAD…Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression? Buy them a Sun Jar! http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=15557&gclid=CKKG89-TkJECFQMRlwodlkU2GA

Its literally a mason jar that charges with solar energy, and when you cap it, it glows with ambient light. $30-40. Other things that might work are a lamp, flashlight or lighter.

Customize a pair of running shoes for your Valentine at www.converse.com, and www.nike.com, and www.vans.com

4. Order a batch of La Dolce Lulu’s baking batter. She makes wheat/gluten-free and vegan varieties. All you have to mix are eggs and fresh milk or cream. She’s just started a cookie of the month club, too. Her website is www.ladolcelulu.com Baked by Atlanta woman named Lindsey Walsworth which is a Daily Candy Sweetest Things 2007 nominee

5. Split a DC Duby science kit with them. it’s designed by a hubby and wife team of molecular gastronomists. So the kit is made to make you savor (not rush though) a box of chocolates AND learn about your palette, too. http://www.dailycandy.com/everywhere/article/25075/Popular+Science

Avail at: http://www.dcduby.com/

6. And lastly don’t forget to check out DailyCandy Printable Valentines! http://www.dailycandy.com/los_angeles/article/29366/Show+Some+Love

Dr Fitness also gave us his Fitness Tips on how to find time to fit exercise into your life. Number 1 Track how you spend your time each day. Number 2. Promise to move exercise up the priority list. Number 3 Cut out information over load by doing less reading of mags, newspapers and of course less TV time. There were lots more tips but you have to listen tot get them.

Hot mom, Kathie Larkin was back in the studio lending her thoughts. Remember Kathie is one of the top feet and legs model’s out there… she is so hot she got to be a body double for Alyssa Milano in that Veet commercial that is on TV 24 hours a day. Be sure to check out Kathie’s website www.getkathie.com. Also check out her TV hosting skills on www.RealSavvyMoms.com.

As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Don’t forget to check out the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy blog at www.drfitnessblog.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Adam Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!! Don’t forget to look us up on all your favorite Social Networking sites like: Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, Bebo, Imeem, and more. Please forward this podcast to a friend and put links to our website and show on blogs and message boards you enjoy. Thanks!

 

 positive parenting tips to help overweight children: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re trying something new. First we will podcast our show in it’s entirety then we’ll release just the guest interviews during the week. So please click on the PLAY button to listen to Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy interview positive parenting expert Dr Kerby Alvy.

Dr. Alvy is a clinical child psychologist and internationally respected authority on parenting. He is the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for the Improvement of Child Caring which is famous for creating model parent training programs. He is also the Founder of the National Effective Parenting Initiative. Dr. Alvy is a prolific author of books and articles on parenting, parent training, child development, and child abuse prevention, as well as authoring and co-authoring parenting education programs and seminars.

Tonight he talked about the topic of childhood obesity form his his book The Positive Parent. Raising Healthy, Happy and Successful Children Birth- Adolescence. Dr. Alvy said that dealing with a child struggling with being overweight or obesity usually requires some professional help. And that the parent has to deal with their own feelings regarding weight and their child’s weight in order to be successful. And he emphasized the importance of the parents role modeling a physically active lifestyle and healthy eating. His segment was filled with parenting tips and advice about helping kids lose weight and also deal with a child who is struggling with an eating disorder. Please go to his website for more information and all his books www.kerbya.com

 

 John Biggs CrunchGear CES 2008 Recap Interview: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re trying something new. First we will podcast our show in it’s entirety then we’ll release just the guest interviews during the week. So please click on the PLAY button to listen to Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy interview one of our favorite regulars John Biggs editor-in-chief of CrunchGear. He just got back from CES and reported his findings to us. He really only came up with a couple of fitness and weight loss gadgets, but he told us some great Las Vegas trade show stories and that’s always fun. Some gadgets you might like are: Garmin’s 405 ForeRunner and Yamaha’s BodyBeat. And he had a music listening tip for iTunes users about how to sort your music by bpm or beats per minute. Check out his blog at www.crunchgear.com

 

 Marlene Koch Interview on Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Radio Show: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re trying something new. First we will podcast our show in it’s entirety then we’ll release just the guest interviews during the week. So please click on the PLAY button to listen to Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy interview Marlene Koch. She is a best selling author who specializes in recipes that are reduced in sugar, fat and calories so you can enjoy all the foods and sweet treats you love – and still eat healthy.

Marlene is a registered dietitian who is the author of the best-selling cookbook series including Unbelievable Desserts and Fantastic Food with Splenda and the recently released Marlene Koch’s 375 Sensational Splenda Recipes. She is also a culinary nutritionist that specializes in delicious food for healthy lifestyles.

Marlene’s energy and ability to translate scientific theories into consumer friendly language has made her a popular food and nutrition speaker for health groups such as the American Diabetes Association. She and Dr Fitness went at it pretty good over the healthfulness of Splenda. Dr Fitness is not a big fan of any artificial sweetener. So it’s nothing personal against Splenda. Marlene obviously feels the benefits of Splenda especially for people with diabetes out weighs any health risks. Which she says has been none. She even said that the CSPI gives Splenda a thumbs up. Listen to them debate and go to Marlene’s website www.marlenekoch.com for all her books and lots of great recipes and information. She even has a newsletter where you can get free Splenda recipes delivered right to your email. There is no denying her ability to make low calorie delicious desserts, drinks and meals. And the Fat Guy gives that a thumbs up!

Dr. Fitness says “Beware” of your intake of Sorbitol and do not go on a “Sorbitol Diet.”  An article in this week’s  (BMJ) warns of the dangers of excess sorbitol intake. The warning comes after doctors came across two patients who had chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and dangerously excessive weight loss. After lengthy investigations which could not identify why the patients were losing so much weight and had chronic diarrhea and pains, a detailed analysis of eating habits put the problem down to eating too much chewing gum with Sorbitol.

Sorbitol is a laxative which is poorly absorbed by the small intestine. Sorbitol, or glucitol, is a sugar alcohol which our bodies metabolize slowly. Sorbitol can be found in cough syrups, sugar free mints, chewing gum, diet foods, diet drinks and ice creams. Sorbitol occurs naturally in some stone fruits and berries from trees of the Sorbus genus. Apples and pears also have natural amounts of sorbitol.

One of the patients, a 21-year-old woman, had been eating the equivalent of 18-20g of sorbitol each day. The average stick of gum has about 1.25g sorbitol - so, she was chewing through 15-18 sticks of gum each day. The other patient, a 46-year-old man, was chewing about 20 sticks of sorbitol-containing gum plus approximately 200g of sweets (candy) each day - his total sorbitol daily intake was about 30g, the authors wrote. As soon as sorbitol intake was stopped, both patients started having normal bowel movements (diarrhea subsided) and normal weight gain was achieved.