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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

As an incentive to keep you healthy companies in America are now following Italy’s lead that we blogged about awhile ago and paying their employees to lose weight.

According to WCBS-TV…

Not only does Stefanie Chiras’ company pay her to develop computer memory sub-systems, but a little extra to eat right.

“Having work sponsor it makes you kind of feel like someone is buying into It,” said Chiras. “And then certainly the cash at the end of the day is an incentive.”

Chiras works for IBM. She gets an additional $150 in her paycheck for tracking her eating habits online and losing weight.

“When I reach for that next unhealthy thing, I think, oh, but I have to log it in to the tool.”

If you don’t work for IBM and want to use an online tool like theirs check out Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s super duper online weight loss and diet program. You can track everything and get the support you need from our members and us. Plus as a bonus we give away prizes to our members just for loggin on.

Just as everyones perception of portion sizes have been distorted it seems that our perception of what fat people look like has also been distorted. A recent study by Dr. Matthew M. Davis, a University of Michigan professor of pediatrics and internal medicine shows that parents are the last to realize that they’re kid should drop a few pounds.

Here’s a tip from the Fat Guy to determine if you have a fat kid - if you are buying clothes for your kid and it has an L or XL then you’re kid is probably overweight. I don’t know if you knew this but L stands for Large and XL stands for Extra Large. you see that is not just the size of the shirt it is also the size of the person wearing the shirt.

Here’s a recap of the results of the study… The Michigan researchers said that, too, suggests parents underestimate their children’s weight.

If your kid is overweight here are three easy things you can do…Weight Loss Tip 1-stop bring junk food into the house. The last time I checked kids don’t do the shopping and most kids are not going to waste their allowance on Pop Tarts. Weight Loss Tip 2-don’t let your kid weasel out of PE make sure your kid does some physical activity every day. Make him walk the dog, make her play outside whether they want to or not. And Weight Loss Tip 3-no liquid calories - more water more watered down fruit juice. That’s pretty much all they should be drinking.

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 low carb dieting from the guru himself…no not Dr Atkins, he’s dead. No not the south beach guy, but Jimmy Moore the host of the best blog in the low carb world. Jimmy has literally transformed himself from a 400 pound Little Debbie lover into a svelte 220 pound salmon salad lover. His blog is the one stop shop for all things low carb. So put down the snicker bar and check out www.livinlavidalowcarb.com right now. I can’t promise you you’ll drop 200 pounds like Jimmy, but you will be amazed at the amount of info on the low carb diet he provides. But that’s not all Jimmy has his fingers all over these websites too…CarbWire.com, LowCarbNewsline.com, CommonVoice.com and DietDetective.com

We also heard from Dr David Katz. This guy is the real deal his claim to diet fame did not come from starring in a sitcom or fitness video. He actually wrote the text book on weight loss. This Yalee can now be regularly seen on the pages of Oprah’s magazine as well as the NY Times. The premise of his Flavor Point Diet is that you have a tendency to stay hungry longer and eat more when you eat more flavors. So limit the flavors you eat and lose weight. He also has some strong views on the obesity epidemic. Check out his website at www.davidkatzmd.com and learn more
Our last guest was Jason Thunstrom from Lifetime Fitness. Lifetime Fitness is trying to create a country club experience for the middle class. They offer affordable memberships to families and offer a mega gym experience. They have everything from heated indoor and outdoor pools, to rock climbing walls, spas, cafes, as well as the usual supsects of yoga, pilates, group exercise and spinning. For more info check out www.lifetimefitness.com and see if there is a gym near you.

This week we had time for the tips segment of the show which is now called Dr Fitness’ “Things You Can Do Today” To Lose Weight Tomorrow. Here are a few of Dr. Fitness’ tips…Number 1, start the day off with exercise. Number 2, eat some fruit for breakfast because fiber fills you up. Some high fiber fruits include: apples, pears, and berries. And Number 3, slow down while you eat. It’s even a good idea to get up and walk away. 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.

Yeah Kathie was back. She has returned from filming the next season of Real Savvy moms in New York. she also got the chance to be a body double for Alyssa Milano in a commercial. 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

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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Rumor has it!!! Britney is crying out for attention….from the Fat Guy!!!! Ok, maybe not but if she needed a hug from Dr. Fitness, I would give her one!!! We had a Canadian Love Fest on our radio show last night since both our guests came from the Great White North!!!! We first had on Canadian Diet Guru, Dr. Stanley Bernstein, affectionately known as “Dr. B.” He was a lot of fun and discussed his philosophy of helping thousands of people lose weight. I liked him because he is one physician who is fighting the good fight against obesity without crap diet pills and liposuction but with good old fashion Behavior Modifications and “Tough Love.” He has a bunch of clinics all over Canada and is now moving into the states with places in Florida and Virginia. Check out his book, “Dr. B’s Simply Sensational Diet Recipe Book” and his web site at www.drbdiet.com

Our second guest was Canadian Hot Mom Sharon Mann. She has a show on Discovery Channel’s FitTV called “In Shape With Sharon Mann.” She was a Four Time Canadian Aerobics Champ and now she’s a fitness TV star and recently put out a DVD called “The Works With Sharon Mann.” I haven’t watched it but she has a real peppy personality and was a lot of fun on our show. Check out her web site at www.SharonMann.com
Listen to our complete show at http://weightlossradio.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=188945

I was completely blown away yesterday by a new….I can’t even call it a gym because it is more like a resort here in Georgia. “Lifetime Fitness” built a facility like I have never seen before. First of all it looks like a fitness palace for the entire family….marble everywhere, clean, clean, clean, fitness equipment beyond the eyes can see….indoor/outdoor pools with water slides, lane pools for the exerciser, lots of Jacuzzis, saunas….I am telling you this place is “The Greatest Fitness Facility” I have seen in the states.

Dr. Fitness and The Fat Guy appeared today on a radio show based out of Chicago called “Conversations with Beth & Dan”. They were awesome hosts and Beth Aldrich also has a TV show called “For Her Information,” magazine, newsletter and you can check it out at www.forherinformation.com We had fun or I should say I had fun making fun of the Fat Guy.

Mississippi is the fattest state and Colorado is the fittest according to a study done by CalorieLab. Maybe I can turn the tide in Alabama which was not far behind in Fattest State Competition

CalorieLab has just released a list of the fattest states in the country for 2006. Their research reveals that Mississippi is the fattest state, where approximately 29.5% of the population is obese based on a three year statistical average. If the statistics are extended to include the overweight population, as well as those who are obese, the results show that over 2/3 (67.3%) of the state’s residents are either overweight or obese; Mississippi is the only state to have that dubious honor. Following close behind in the obesity count are Alabama, West Virginia, Louisiana and Kentucky. Colorado is the leanest state, followed in no particular order by Hawaii, Montana and a handful of the New England states.

The data was gathered from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System database from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which reveals some very interesting information about some of the factors that contribute to obesity, such as diet, nutrition and physical activity levels. For example, only 16% of adults in Mississippi eat the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, compared to 29% in California and 30% in Vermont.

We had a great show this past week! Check out my buddy, Chris Cone at www.bodyconceptsofatlanta.com He is a Neurostructural Therapist who specializes is difficult injuries due to trauma and repetitive overuse injuries. Another Guest, Lou Schuler, has a web site called www.louschuler.com “Male Pattern Fitness, The official weblog of the american obesity epidemic.” Lou, the former Fitness Director for “Men’s Health” magazine, also has a new book out called The New Rules of Lifting. Dont forget to check out one of Dr. Fitness’ Favorite web sites www.hungry-girl.com, an amazing web site filled with lots of low- calorie snacks and great nutrition and food info. You can catch Lisa Lillien, “The Hungry Girl” on the show “Extra,” periodically and in “People” magazine . She is a cutie!!!!!!