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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Patrick Turpin with one of Dr Fitness’s favorite healthy snacks PopChips. PopChips are never fried never baked only popped. PopChips come in your favorite flavors like: BBQ, Original, Salt & Vinegar and Sea Salt. Their two new flavors are Sour Cream & Onion and Cheddar. They are an all natural line of potato chips that have about one third the fat and half the calories of regular potato chips. No wonder Dr Fitness puts them on the top of his favorite Chip List. Mens Health and Womens Health Magazines also named PopChips their favorite healthy snack as well. To learn more about where to find them please go to their website www.popchips.com

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Breast Cancer 101

by FatGuy on November 27, 2009

 
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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains the breast cancer risks for women. Cancer refers to any abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth. One in 8 women get breast cancer. While the main risk factor is if someone in your family has or had breast cancer there are a few others as well such as: if you got your period at a very young age or if you are obese or live a sedentary life. Despite all the controversy over when and how often you should get mammograms – if you have a family history you should try and lose wieght and lead an active life.  Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy


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Is It Cold In Here?

by FatGuy on November 3, 2009

 
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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain why men and women feel cold differently. Over the years and I’m sure in your own home you can concluded that men and women tolerate the cold differently. Conventional thought is that women are always complaining about how cold they are and guys could care less. Research shows that internally both men and women live at the same temperature. But externally typically have colder hands and feet which makes them think they are colder than they really are. And now you know why over 5 million Snuggies have been sold. the Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy


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Mammogram 101

by FatGuy on October 16, 2009

 
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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain the importance of getting an annual mammogram. If you have a family history of breast cancer please get a mammogram every year. About 75% of breast cancer deaths are from women who didn’t get an annual exam. Mammograms typically catch breast cancer in its most curable stage. We know a lot of women don’t get these done because they are afraid of what they might find or false positives or because they don’t have health insurance. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy


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What’s The Deal With Stretch Marks?

by FatGuy on October 6, 2009

 
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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share info on what to do if you have stretch marks. Stretch marks usually occur when a women is going through pregnancy. It is genetic and usually affects the middle layer of skin. Changes in weight (both gaining weight and losing weight) can cause stretch marks as well. Some creams have been shown to work – but you have to be careful, especially if you are pregnant. Laser treatments have been shown to help as well.  Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy


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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Sara Holliday who is the recent winner of top health blogger for her Fit By Sara blog. Sara is a licensed marriage-family therapist as well as a life and fitness coach. She is an expert in women and families health and wellness. She has had great success getting whole families in great shape. Her website is filled with great information for moms who want to get to their pre-baby weight. She shared some great fitness tips on the show like: busy moms and dads should put their workout clothes out the night before so their ready for you to start your day. Also since getting an exercise or weight loss program is difficult for most men – they should start a friendly competition in order to get started and stick with it. Weight loss competitions like the Biggest Loser at work or at home has been shown to help people stay motivated. To learn more please go to her website www.fitbysara.com

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