Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy

Last Week’s show was filled with lots of great information and great guests. We had Jump Snap inventor, Brad LaTour who lost 50 pounds doing of all things….jumping rope…well, sort of. If you want all the benefits of jumping rope but are too uncoordinated to do it properly like the Fat Guy, you have to check this product out. Jump Snap is a ropeless jump rope. It has handles with a short rope and ball attached. You hold the handles and go through the motions of jumping rope. But there is no actual rope the Jump Snap has a speaker that makes the sound of the rope swinging and it keeps track of calories burned, how many repetitions you done and it even talks to you. How cool is that? The Fat Guy thought it was a martial arts weapon at first. Please go to Brad’s website www.jumpsnap.com and check it out. The best thing about it is that you can take it anywhere!!!! Great for kids….Great for Adults and even celebrities like Hilary Swank!!!

We also had on Raymond Francis, author of “Never Be Sick Again” and his brand new book “Never Be Fat Again”. Raymond had a spirited discussion about the steps needed to lose weight and keep it off permanently. He was very passionate and almost convinced the Fat Guy that he should lay off processed food. Dr Fitness loved his message and strongly suggested checking out his books. Raymond also does a lot of work trying to help children and the alarming childhood obesity and health crisis in this country. Please go to Raymond’s website www.beyondhealth.com for great information including a couple of real powerful free reports called “The Roadmap to Ultimate Health” and “The Roadmap to Supplements” And for more information about his non-profit group that helps children learn the basics of good health please go to www.healtheamerica.org

I had some fitness tips in my latest installment of …Dr Fitness’ “Things You Can Do Today” To Get Ready For Your First Spinning Class Tomorrow. Here are a few of Dr. Fitness’ secrets about the things you should do to see if spinning is for you. Number 1, check out the spinning class before you start - make sure you like the instructor - in group exercise classes the instructor is critical. Number 2, check out the equipment - make sure your gym has good solid equipment - you don’t want the bike to be falling apart mid-ride. And Number 3, when you get on the bike make sure you have the seat at the right height - a good spin instructor will come over to make sure you are on right.

Don’t forget about tonite’s show live at 7 PM Eastern when we talk “Ballroom Dancing” to Chuck Cuthbert from the Atlanta Ballroom Dance Centre, we talk Tennis to Tennis Teaching Legend, Oscar Wegner, and we talk fitness with the lovely Jennifer Nicole Lee and we talk about her new book “Cracking the Code: Unlock Your Fat Burning and Weight Loss Potential.

The most entertaining weight loss and fitness show on radio.” Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show.On tonight’s show, Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about weight loss and fitness from the godfather of fitness Jack Lalanne. Jack Lalanne gives a rare interview where he discusses the state of America’s obesity problem and what he thinks are the solutions to this crisis. He shares weight loss tips and gives a glimpse into his daily exercise regimen. Even as he passes the 90 year mark Jack still exercises over an hour a day seven days a week. This was truly an unforgettable show. And as a bonus Jack sings a song to close out his segment. For more information on Jack Lalanne, his juicer, his workout dvds and books and all the other stuff please go to his website www.jacklalanne.com

We also got to spend time with another legend in health and wellness Dr. Jonny Bowden. Jonny has written several bestselling books including: “Living the Low Carb Life” and “Choosing the Diet That’s Right For You from Atkins to Zone”. He also is a former winner of the consumer choice award for best nutrition book. When it comes to food and eating healthy Jonny Bowden is in a league of his own. He came on to talk about his new book “The 150 Healthiest Foods on the Planet” Some of these foods are obvious but you’ll be pleasantly surprised by a few of them. For more information about healthy food please go to Jonny’s website www.jonnybowden.com

The Doctor had to bring some great eating tips because of the quality of the guests we had on and he did. So we had another installment of …Dr Fitness’ “Things You Can Do Today” To Lose Weight Tomorrow. Here are a few of Dr. Fitness’ secrets about how to eat healthy when you go out to eat…Number 1, always get half of your food to go. Do this before they even bring it out to the table. Restaurant portions are so large you can get half to go and not even notice it. Number 2, if you are going to get a dessert just get one and share that around the table. And Number 3, start eating the low calorie healthy foods first and slowly work your way to the meats and starches. Hopefully you’ll get full before you get to those higher calorie foods and stop eating. There were a couple more tips from Dr. Fitness, but you’ll have to listen to the podcast or go to his blog to get the rest.

Kathie made sure she was in the studio so she could talk with Jack Lalanne. She’ll be away for the next couple of weeks as she films her Real Savvy Moms show in hot spots around the world. Remember she 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 a few weeks ago. Be sure to check out Kathie’s website www.getkathie.com. Also check her out on www.RealSavvyMoms.com.

Also once again, I need you to please do me a favor. My nine year kid Max made his radio debut in his new show “Kid Power Radio.” This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of David Spade’s “Showbiz Show” on Comedy Central. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn’t like on TV, at the movies in books and in music. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. And if your kid sends Max an email he’ll read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpower.libsyn.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax@Yahoo.com. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

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.weightlossradio.blogspot.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!

 

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The most entertaining weight loss and fitness show on radio.” Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show.  On tonight’s show, Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about weight loss and fitness from the godfather of fitness Jack Lalanne. Jack Lalanne gives a rare interview where he discusses the state of America’s obesity problem and what he thinks are the solutions to this crisis. He shares weight loss tips and gives a glimpse into his daily exercise regimen. Even as he passes the 90 year mark Jack still exercises over an hour a day seven days a week. This was truly an unforgettable show. And as a bonus Jack sings a song to close out his segment. For more information on Jack Lalanne, his juicer, his workout dvds and books and all the other stuff please go to his website www.jacklalanne.com

We also got to spend time with another legend in health and wellness Dr. Jonny Bowden. Jonny has written several bestselling books including: “Living the Low Carb Life” and “Choosing the Diet That’s Right For You from Atkins to Zone”. He also is a former winner of the consumer choice award for best nutrition book. When it comes to food and eating healthy Jonny Bowden is in a league of his own. He came on to talk about his new book “The 150 Healthiest Foods on the Planet” Some of these foods are obvious but you’ll be pleasantly surprised by a few of them. For more information about healthy food please go to Jonny’s website www.jonnybowden.com

The Doctor had to bring some great eating tips because of the quality of the guests we had on and he did. So we had another installment of …Dr Fitness’ “Things You Can Do Today” To Lose Weight Tomorrow. Here are a few of Dr. Fitness’ secrets about how to eat healthy when you go out to eat…Number 1, always get half of your food to go. Do this before they even bring it out to the table. Restaurant portions are so large you can get half to go and not even notice it. Number 2, if you are going to get a dessert just get one and share that around the table. And Number 3, start eating the low calorie healthy foods first and slowly work your way to the meats and starches. Hopefully you’ll get full before you get to those higher calorie foods and stop eating. There were a couple more tips from Dr. Fitness, but you’ll have to listen to the podcast or go to his blog to get the rest.

Kathie made sure she was in the studio so she could talk with Jack Lalanne. She’ll be away for the next couple of weeks as she films her Real Savvy Moms show in hot spots around the world. Remember she 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 a few weeks ago. Be sure to check out Kathie’s website www.getkathie.com. Also check her out on www.RealSavvyMoms.com.

Also once again, I need you to please do me a favor. My nine year kid Max made his radio debut in his new show “Kid Power Radio.” This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of David Spade’s “Showbiz Show” on Comedy Central. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn’t like on TV, at the movies in books and in music. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. And if your kid sends Max an email he’ll read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpower.libsyn.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax@Yahoo.com. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

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.weightlossradio.blogspot.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!

 

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The most entertaining weight loss and fitness show on radio.” Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show.  On tonight’s show, Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about getting into bikini shape from the Queen of the bikini herself Jennifer Nicole Lee. Jennifer is training hard for her upcoming Bikini Universe competition. She is also putting on a special Bikini Bootcamp for anyone who wants to stop dreaming about that perfect beach body and wants to have it. Jennifer also talked about her dvds, her hot hot hot calendar as well as the personal consultation program she offers. Check out all things Jennifer at www.jennifernicolelee.com

We also got to spend some quality time with Andy Langberg the professional athletes secret weapon. Andy developed a technique to treat athletes and regular folks who have normal aches and pains called Total body Reactivation or TBR. This technique can improve your range of motion and helps get your body in a position to heal itself. Tiki Barber , ex New York Giant running back and current Today Show contributor says “I recommend that every athlete get on Andy’s table.” Andy works with athletes in every sport and has treatment centers in New York, NewJersey and soon to be in Florida. to learn more check out Andy Langberg’s website www.reactivateme.com

We also found out about this cool new website called ITrainHarder. this site was developed by Harold E Smith III. He created it after trying other online training sites and combining all the best elements and getting rid of the lousy elements. ITrainHarder has a nutrition/food tracker as well as a training tracker. Harold said that they are working on demonstrations of the exercises as well as a message board/forum for additional support.  Please check out his website www.itrainharder.com  this is a solid and affordable online fitness program.

The Doctor had his fitness tips again. So we had another installment of …Dr Fitness’ “Things You Can Do Today” To Lose Weight Tomorrow. Here are a few of Dr. Fitness’ secrets about how to start your fitness program…Number 1, consult your doctor before beginning any fitness program. Number 2, find a coach to teach you the proper form before you begin any strength training. Bad form leads to injuries which leads to quitting. And we don’t want you to do that. And Number 3, start slowly. Do not go from not exercising to training like Lance Armstrong. Slow and steady wins the race. Remember you are going to be active for a lifetime go slow and ease your way into it. There were a couple more tips from Dr. Fitness, but you’ll have to listen to the podcast or go to his blog to get the rest.

Kathie was not with us in the studio this week. We missed her. Remember she 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 a few weeks ago. Be sure to check out Kathie’s website www.getkathie.com. Also check her out on www.RealSavvyMoms.com.

We were happy to give away that free consultation with Jennifer Nicole Lee . The winner was Angela in Enoch, UTAH. She sent in an amazing email that touched Dr Fitness’ heart. Here is some of what she wrote…

“Well, as you guys already know, there are a million plus one websites/blogs out there that can possibly help you lose weight.  I for one don’t have near enough time to peruse them all if I am following your instructions to get up and out to exercise.  I have found that I will make time to listen to your podcast viz iTunes.  I subscribe to nothing else faithfully.  I have however, taking a liking and feel a connection with Jennifer Nicole Lee.  Being a working woman and full time mother blogging is not something that I have made time to do.  I added you to my Myspace blog as well as my Yahoo page as a favorite, and a comment out to my friends at Traineo.  I do spread the word about your podcast to my friends because there is nothing better than hearing Dr. Fitness drool over a hot chick on the air or The Fat Guy laughing at himself.  He may not like people but I can assure you that people like him.  Listening to your show often is what makes life more enjoyable.  Thanks for bringing the laugh back in.”

Man that was so nice. And she isn’t even related to us. So congratulations Angela. Let us know how your consult with Jennifer goes. And eveyone else who entered but did not win. Sorry, there’s always next time.
Also I need you to please do me a favor. My nine year kid Max made his radio debut in his new show “Kid Power Radio.” This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of Entertainment Tonight. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn’t like on TV, at the movies and in music. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. And if your kid sends an email in Max will read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpower.libsyn.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax@Yahoo.com. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

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.weightlossradio.blogspot.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!

 

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The most entertaining weight loss and fitness show on radio.” Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show.  On tonight’s show, Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about erasing stress from your life from the Stress Eraser’s Director of Clinical Research Fred Muench. Fred talked about the dangers of stress and gave some good tips on how breathing properly can help you relax. He shared lots of good information about the Stress Eraser (which is like a mini bio-feedback machine) and how it can help you coordinate your breathing with your heartbeat which helps you relax. Kathie tried the Stress Eraser on the air and was able to really slow down her breathing using it. She loved. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy have each been using it for awhile now and we both love it also. Please go to their website and check it our for yourself www.stresseraser.com It is also available at Sharper Image, Sky Mall and a bunch of other high end catalogues.

We also got to spend some quality time with Sarah Bellum, head trainer and professional Pillow Fighter. (I don’t think that is her real name..it might have been because she seemed pretty smart) Sarah represents the Pillow Fight League. The Pillow Fight League has been sweeping Canada and has recently made it’s way into the United States. Recently the league got banned from competing in New York because they violated a law that prohibits the use of weapons at various venues. The Fighters pillows were considered weapons. Give me a break. Sarah shared some of the pillow fighter techniques and training tips. She said that fighters do get hurt and this is not like the kind of pillow fights you had when you were a kid. To me the pillow fight league sounds like a cross between roller derby and the glamorous girls of wrestling. Check them out for yourself at their website www.gopfl.com They have dvds, t-shirts, and even pillow cases for sale there. You can also check out where they are competing next.

The Doctor had his fitness tips again. So we had another installment of …Dr Fitness’ “Things You Can Do Today” To Lose Weight Tomorrow. Here are a few of Dr. Fitness’ secrets…Number 1, make weight loss a priority. Number 2, Skip the all you can eat buffets. Yes even the salad bars. Salad bars are a trap to get you to overeat. you know you are not going to only eat salad..you are going to go for the yogurt and the muffins. And Number 3, make only one change to your diet at a time. 
There were a couple more tips from Dr. Fitness, but you’ll have to listen to the podcast or go to his blog to get the rest. Kathie was back in the studio this week. The doctor had a grin from ear to ear for the whole show. Remember she 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 a few weeks ago. Be sure to check out Kathie’s website www.getkathie.com. Also check her out on www.RealSavvyMoms.com.

Jennifer Nicole Lee has offered to give away a FREE 30 minute consultation and one of her inspirationally hot calendars to one of our lucky listeners. So if you are interested in winning send the Doctor an email at Adam@drfitnessandthefatguy.com. We are choosing the winner based on two things. First a compelling reason why you would benefit from chatting with Jennifer Nicole Lee and second how many mentions you can get the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy website and radio show in blogs. So start spreading the word about the show because we will be selecting the winner in a couple of weeks!!!
Also I need you to please do me a favor. My nine year kid Max made his radio debut in his new show “Kid Power Radio.” This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of Entertainment Tonight. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn’t like on Tv, at the movies and in music. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. And if your kid sends an email in Max will read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpower.libsyn.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax@Yahoo.com. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

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.weightlossradio.blogspot.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!!

 

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What a show last night!!!! three wonderful guests….good times….And our lovely Kathie Larkin is back….and better than ever before!!!! The Fat Guy congratulated me (in his fat guy way) on getting engaged to my lovely girl, Nanci!!!! And to continue in the festive spirit of the evening we had on Dr. Brian Wansink, Author of the new great book “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think,” and Director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab. We also had on Gillian Verga, founder of http://www.weightcircles.com/, a wonderful free weight control support group, and fitness and yoga specialist and member of the HOT MOMS CLUB, Sara Holliday from the web site http://www.fitbysara.com/ …. and I gave out some more wonderful tips on things you can do today to lose weight tomorrow!
#1, take a fast food break. No more drivethru’s for the rest of the month. #2, spring is a great time to clean out your pantry. Get rid of high calorie snacks and try some new recipes. And #3, break out that food journal again. Some bad habits have probably snuck back into your eating so write down what you are currently eating to see where you are at. Remember, if you are not assessing you are guessing. There were a couple more tips from Dr. Fitness, but you’ll have to listen to the podcast or go to his blog to get the rest.

Our 1st guest, Dr. Brian Wansink was great…real funny and engaging! He had loads of info and practical advice from his new book Mindless Eating and you can go to his web site and sign up for the National Mindless Eating Challenge at www.MindlessEating.org. He has appeared all over the place including, the New York Times, MSNBC and now on an upcoming PBS special. His work was instrumental in the creation of all those 100 calorie snacks bags that are in your grocery store. He also invited our listeners to attend a very special FREE Consumer Camp being held at his lab on April 13-15. You can see firsthand how he does his groundbreaking research and hopefully you’ll come away with a handle on controlling your snacking.

Next up was Gillian Verga, founder of http://www.weightcircles.com/ and she was great and really fired up about her web site and the success of social networking for weight loss. WeightCircles is a great new online community that helps people who want to lose weight keep it off. There are circles for seniors, for men, for women, for those who need to lose a lot of weight and for those who just need help maintaining the weight they have already lost. Please go to www.weightcircles.com and you can explore this website yourself. I’m sure you will find a circle to help you achieve your goals.

Lastly, we had Sara Holliday a yoga expert and a contributor to the Hot Moms Club. She was awesome trying to teach Dr. Fitness and The Fat Guy how to breath….good stuff!!! Sara has produced a series of yoga videos specifically for mothers to help them stay in shape during pregnancy and lose the weight and get in shape after the birth of their baby. She has the only yoga programs out there that are tailored to each trimester of pregnancy. And after you have your kid please check out her Postnatal total body toning video as well as her classic Stroller Workout for moms video. Go to her website to learn more about this amazing mom and all of her dvds at www.fitbysara.com

JNL to me, and Jennifer Nicole Lee to everyone, sent me her swimsuit calendar….All I can say is HOLY SMOKES!!!!! Our Hot Mom, Kathie Larkin, who body doubles for celebrities like Alyssa Milano, was even impressed with her tush!!!!! Not that there’s anything wrong that!!! Seriously, Go check out JNL’s Web Site and Bikini Booty Camp at http://www.jennifernicolelee.com/ She is awesome!!!!!

Don’t forget to tune in this week to Dr. Fitness and The Fat Guy live on Sundays from 7 - 8 PM Eastern because we have more amazing guests like Matt Mullen with www.GoPFl.com, Dr. Fred Muench from the cool product that helps you reduce your stress with better breathing, The Stress Eraser, www.stresseraser.com, and Stanley Gravel with Polar USA (www.PolarUSA.com) and we are going to talk about their Heart rate Monitors built into clothing in conjuction with Adidas….Cool Cool Stuff!!!!

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The most entertaining weight loss and fitness show on radio.” Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show.  On tonight’s show, Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about mindless eating from the the guy who wrote the book on the subject Brian Wansink. Brian is the director of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. He also wrote the bestselling book “Mindless Eating. Why We Eat More Than We Think.” He has appeared all over the place including, the New York Times, MSNBC and now on an upcoming PBS special. His work was instrumental in the creation of all those 100 calorie snacks bags that are in your grocery store. Brian shared lots of tips and great strategies for you to  stop that mindless eating that sabotages the best dieting intentions. He also invited our listeners to attend a very special FREE Consumer Camp being held at his lab on April 13-15. You can see firsthand how he does his groundbreaking research and hopefully you’ll come away with a handle on controlling your snacking. Please check out Brian’s website www.mindlesseating.org for lots of great info on his book, the camp and other resources.

We also got to spend some quality time with Gillian Verga, the founder of Weight Circles. WeightCircles is a great new online community that helps people who want to lose weight keep it off. This wonderful community connects people together in circles and helps them stay motivated, exchanging tips and encouraging each other. If you have had trouble sticking with a diet you should give weightcircles a try. It is free and they have a circle for just about everyone. There are circles for seniors, for men, for women, for those who need to lose a lot of weight and for those who just need help maintaining the weight they have already lost. Please go to www.weightcircles.com and you can explore this website yourself. I’m sure you will find a circle to help you achieve your goals.

Our last guest was Sara Holliday a yoga expert and a contributor to the Hot Moms Club. Sara has produced a series of yoga videos specifically for mothers to help them stay in shape during pregnancy and lose the weight and get in shape after the birth of their baby. She has the only yoga programs out there that are tailored to each trimester of pregnancy. And after you have your kid please check out her Postnatal total body toning video as well as her classic Stroller Workout for moms video. Go to her website to learn more about this amazing mom and all of her dvds at www.fitbysara.com
The Doctor is really getting into his fitness tips now. He has stopped recycling old weight loss tips and is somehow coming up with new helpful weight control material. So here is another installment of …Dr Fitness’ “Things You Can Do Today” To Lose Weight Tomorrow. Here are a few of Dr. Fitness’ secrets…Number 1, take a fast food break. No more drive thru’s for the rest of the month. Number 2, spring is a great time to clean out your pantry. Get rid of high calorie snacks and try some new recipes. And Number 3, break out that food journal again. Some bad habits have probably snuck back into your eating so write down what you are currently eating to see where you are at. Remember if you are not assessing you are guessing. There were a couple more tips from Dr. Fitness, but you’ll have to listen to the podcast or go to his blog to get the rest.

Kathie was back in the studio this week. The doctor had a grin from ear to ear for the whole show. Remember she 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 a few weeks ago. Be sure to check out Kathie’s website www.getkathie.com. Also check her out on www.RealSavvyMoms.com.

Jennifer Nicole Lee has offered to give away a FREE 30 minute consultation and one of her inspirationally hot calendars to one of our lucky listeners. So if you are interested in winning send the Doctor an email at Adam@drfitnessandthefatguy.com. We are choosing the winner based on two things. First a compelling reason why you would benefit from chatting with Jennifer Nicole Lee and second how many mentions you can get the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy website and radio show in blogs. So start spreading the word about the show because we will be selecting the winner in a couple of weeks!!!
Also I need you to please do me a favor. My nine year kid Max made his radio debut in his new show “Kid Power Radio.” This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of Entertainment Tonight. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn’t like on Tv, at the movies and in music. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. And if your kid sends an email in Max will read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpower.libsyn.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax@Yahoo.com. you encouragement is great appreciated. Thanks!!!

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.weightlossradio.blogspot.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!!!

 

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Ladies and Gentlemen….In this corner, wearing yellow trunks and weighing in at a 1/2 gram…. Splenda….and in the opposite corner, wearing blue trunks, weighing in at svelte 1/4 gram….Equal. Merisant, the makers of Equal and McNeil Nutritionals, the makers of Splenda are scheduled to go before a jury in Federal District Court in Philadelphia. Apparently, The maker of Equal contends that Splenda has been misleading millions of consumers by fostering the notion, through television and print advertising, that Splenda is made from sugar and is natural. Splenda’s maker counters that the process to make the sweetener does indeed start with sugar.
I am not a big advocate of artificial sweeteners to begin with and I have read some interesting information regarding the effects of Aspartame on serotonin levels and for those of you who suffer from fibromyalgia or chronic migraines, I would strongly suggest you look into the relation. Here is some info that I came across. The Connection between Aspartame (Artificial Sweetener) and Panic Attacks, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Memory Problems, and Other Mental Symptoms

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C’mon guys….lighten up already!!!! They both need a few more laughs so someone please send our show to them!!!! Sunday night was loads of fun with Dr. Fitness and The Fat Guy!!! We had some really cool guests this week including Celebrity Fit Club’s Hypnotherapist, Marisa Peer, our friends Todd Regenbogen and hottie Kathlyne from Cheeracise, and the always entertaining Bob Fox who was promoting World Sport Stacking Championship. I also gave 5 more tips on things you can do today to lose weight tomorrow! Here are a few of my secrets…,(1) use props and smaller plates in order to really visualize what a proper portion size looks like. For example the meat portion of your meal should be no bigger than a deck of cards. (2) When you are eating…concentrate on your food, bite by bite. Eating slowly and chewing deliberately will help you feel full faster. (3) listen to your body. Pay attention for cues that you are full. And when you feel full - stop eating. Also don’t eat if you are feeling full to begin with. There were a couple more tips but you’ll have to listen to the podcast for the rest!!!!

Passover started Monday night and even though I love getting together with family and friends, the next eight days are going to suck, from an eating perspective. Talk about throw a wrench in your schedule!!!! No restaurants, no convenience and I really didn’t prepare as I usually do. So I will be suffering this week eating lots of Matzoh coupled with lots of fruit!!!!

I joked with the Fat Guy on this Sunday’s show about bringing me a “Venti” tea from Starbucks!! How about calling it just a small, medium, and large?

Our 1st guest on the show was Todd and Kathylne from Cheeracise and they were hysterical. Cheeracise is their company and they have dvds and a website www.cheeracise.com that teaches girls how to cheer like a pro cheerleader and also gives exercise DVD lovers a change of pace from their same old boring exercise routines with hot new cheerleader dance and fitness moves. Todd Regenbogen, the founder of Cheeracise and one of the original Cheeracise girls Kathlyne, talked to us and Todd shared with us how hard it was to weed out 800 hot professional cheerleaders. On their website, they have pictures of the Cheeracise ladies and my favorite was Summer!!!! The Fat Guy liked Winter, who happens to be a guy, but that’s a different story!!!!!

I found our next guest while I was watching VH-1’s Celebrity Fit Club. I forgot who Marisa Peer was counseling on the show about emotional eating but she was great and with her English accent, she had me at hello. I think it’s because I grew up on watching a lot of 007 James Bond movies. She had a lot of great advice for our listeners and also touched upon how the artificial sweeteners reduce serotonin uptake levels which could impact hunger and mood and all sorts of things. She is also traveling around the U.S. starting in May called “Get Thin, Stay Thin”, has a new book called “Think Yourself Thin Forever,” and a new CD called “You Can Be Thin.” She is super prolific and you can truly tell that she loves helping people sh check her out at www.marisapeer.com

Our last guest was our buddy Bob Fox from www.speedstacks.com He wanted to let our listeners know that the 2007 WSSA World Sport Stacking Championships will be held April 14-15 in Denver. Once again ESPN will be televising this great event. Go to Bob’s website www.speedstacks.com for more info about sport stacking in general as well as links to the Championship event coming up. Bob’s daughter who plays point guard for the University of Minnesota, is a World Champion as well as a couple more of his kids!!!! It’s such a great sport for young kids and adults to work on hand-eye coordination and develop certain centers of the brain. I highly recommend it for all kids!!!!! so check it out at their website, www.speedstacks.com

We’ve got another great show this Sunday, April 8th with Brian Wansink, The Great Author of the book “Mindless Eating, Why We Eat More Than We Think”, I can’t wait to talk to him about this book!!!! Gillian Verga from www.weightcircles.com, a fabulous weight control support group, and straight from the “HOT MOM’S CLUB” Sara Holliday from www.fitbysara.com

Happy Pesach and A Happy Easter!!!!!

The most entertaining weight loss and fitness show on radio.” Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show.  On tonight’s show, Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about cheerleading and dance fitness from the folks at Cheeracise. They  have dvds and a website that teaches girls how to cheer like a pro cheerleader and also gives exercise dvd lovers a change of pace from their same old boring exercise routines with hot new cheerleader dance and fitness moves. We talked to Todd Regenbogen the founder of Cheeracise and one of the original Cheeracise girls Kathlyne. Todd shared how they use a lot of plyometric exercises in their videos and Kathlyne shared some killer cheerleading stories. Go to their website www.cheeracise.com for more.

Next up was Celebrity Fit Club hypnotherapist Marisa Peer calling in from England. On the show which airs on VH1, she did her best to keep all those celebrities on the straight and narrow using hypnosis and lots of nurturing. And that hot British accent didn’t hurt either. She shared lots of weight loss tips for our listeners like the importance of changing the language you use. For instance don’t say you want to lose weight! When you use phrases like that your mind spends a lot of time and energy helping you get things you lost back. Marisa thinks that is partially the reason why diets don’t work. In addition to being too restrictive they  have you focusing on the wrong things. Instead try thinking about how you have a super fast metabolism. You have to listen to the rest to get all her great tips. Marisa Peer also has a new book called “Think Yourself Thin Forever.” Her website features a lot of resources for people who want assistance with:  relaxation, weight control, self confidence, self esteem, perfect pregnancy, conception, younger skin and lots more. She was a great guest and you should definitely check out her website www.marisapeer.com.

Our last guest was old friend Bob Fox from Speed Stacks. He wanted to  let our listeners know that the 2007 WSSA World Sport Stacking Championships will be held April 14-15 in Denver. Once again ESPN will be televising this great event. Go to Bob’s website www.speedstacks.com for more info about sport stacking in general as well as links to the Championship event coming up.
The Doctor is really getting into his fitness tips now. He has stopped recycling old weight loss tips and is somehow coming up with new helpful weight control material. So here is another installment of …Dr Fitness’ “Things You Can Do Today” To Lose Weight Tomorrow. Here are a few of Dr. Fitness’ secrets…Number 1, use props and smaller plates in order to really visualize what a proper portion size looks like. For example the meat portion of your meal should be no bigger than a deck of cards. Number 2, When you are eating…concentrate on your food, bite by bite. Eating slowly and chewing deliberately will help you feel full faster. And Number 3, listen to your body. Pay attention for cues that you are full. And when you feel full - stop eating. Also don’t eat if you are feeling full to begin with. There were a couple more tips from Dr. Fitness, but you’ll have to listen to the podcast or go to his blog to get the rest.

No Kathie this week. The doctor was bumming out that the studio smelled like me and my coffee instead of Kathie. Remember she is one of the top feet and legs model’s out there. Be sure to check out Kathie’s website www.getkathie.com. Also check her out on www.RealSavvyMoms.com.
Also don’t forget to check out Dr. Fitness on Huntsville, AL TV. He has an “Ask Dr Fitness” segment every Tuesday on the ABC affiliate there WAAY where he answers viewers weight loss, fitness and general wellness  questions. Their website is www.waaytv.com

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