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An Interview with Dr. Dee Edington, and Health Tips on a Culture Audit for Supporting your Company’s Wellness Initiative

August 26, 2009 by angishields

Good Health is Good Business

An Interview with Dr. Dee Edington, and Health Tips on a Culture Audit for Supporting your Company's Wellness Initiative

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Dr. Dee Edington – Director of the University of Michigan’s Health Management Research Center, www.hrmc.umich.edu, joined the show to share his learnings and solutions for reducing the total medical and productivity-related cost trends that are bankrupting American businesses. Citing his latest book, Zero Trends, Dee reviewed the “Five Fundamental Pillars” that are necessary to support a successful health management strategy within a company. Hear these solutions and his entire interview on this link: Good Health 08252009 Interview.MP3

Not wanting to lose the opportunity, we asked Dr. Edington what he has found to be as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness. Click on this link to hear his insightful response: Good Health 08252009 Engagement.MP3

On today’s health tip, Dr. Rearick and Stephen chose to complement Dr. Edington’s key strategies by sharing the why and how to implementing a Culture Audit within a company. This audit is the first step in creating a supportive environment for a businesses’ health management initiative. Click on this link to learn the necessary steps: Good Health 08252009 Tip.MP3

Finally, on the show’s news segment the hosts provided further updates on the H1N1 flu pandemic; as well as providing commentary on the announcement that America’s average life expectancy has increased – not so good news.

Benefits of Leading A Healthy Active Life

August 25, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Benefits of Leading A Healthy Active Life

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy we discuss the benefits of living a healthy active life. There are so many benefits to leading an active life. Not only will you look younger and have more energy but you will avoid doctors as you age because you will be healthier. You will even get toi avoid plastic surgeons because your skin will look tauter and you will feel like a youngster. So workout more often, avoid chemicals like cigarettes, and eat a diet filled with fruits and vegetables to live a healthier 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

LA Justice’s New Book Teaches You How To Be A Slimmer You

August 25, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

LA Justice’s New Book Teaches You How To Be A Slimmer You

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on LA Justice author of more books on more subjects than just about anyone we have ever met came on to talk about her new book A Slimmer You. LA (I don’t think that is her real name) has worked with some of the biggest tabloids in the world so she knows about the secrets to weight loss. Her book has 93 easy to follow tips to help you right away. Here are some of the weight loss tips she shared with us: Don’t skip breakfast, change the way you approach food, read food labels carefully, don’t eat and watch TV. She also explained that their are 4 types of eaters. Listen to the interview and buy her book to see which one you are. To learn more please go to her website www.smartbooksusa.com

For more Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy check out our Wellness Minutes blog where we give you in depth information on health, fitness and weight loss topics in 3 minutes or less every single day. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Asthma Sufferers Beware of Indoor Pools

August 24, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Asthma Sufferers Beware of Indoor Pools

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy discover some hidden dangers in indoor pools. Indoor pools are a great way to get exercise while swimming throughout the year. But people who have breathing issues like asthma might have to be a little more careful. The chlorine that is used to clean the pool emits a polluting vapor that gets trapped in some indoor pools enclosed areas that could irritate the lungs of those people…especially if the chlorine is mixed with sweat. So if you have asthma and are having trouble breathing inside indoor pool enclosures now you know why. 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

Dr Gourmet Weights in on Carbs

August 24, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Dr Gourmet Weights in on Carbs

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Dr Tim Harlan aka Dr Gourmet came on his regular segment to explain the role of carbohydrates in your diet. He talked Glycemic Index and told us about how his website and program helps. Dr Gourmet’s favorite carbs are legumes, he said that if you eat legumes 4 times a week, studies show that you could lower your risk for a heart attack by over 20%. He says that eating healthy and being healthy is all about balance. He said he thinks that the Atkins and South Beach diets are silly. He said that the glycemic index rating of a Milky Way bar is lower than that of rice – which do you think is healthier for you? Do you really think pork rinds are better for you than carrots? So if you eat high fiber, fresh natural carbs you should be all right. To learn more please go to www.drgourmet.com

The Best Chocolate Cacao On The Planet: SWEET RIOT

August 22, 2009 by angishields

I’m very picky when it comes to chocolate. First of all, I only like Dark Chocolate….can’t stand milk chocolate. There is data out there to suggest that chocolate made from 70% cacao(the actual bean chocolate is made from) has antioxidant properties from Theobromine (a vasodilator that expands blood vessels) and the amino acid, Phenylethylamine. That’s good enough for me! I don’t eat tons of chocolate but when I want a sweet snack more than an apple or an orange this is my favorite. I came across this product several years ago and I’m so glad I did. I love the little tins the chocolate is packaged in and only 140 calories per tin, makes it the perfect snack. They make it in 50%, 60%, 70% cacao and trust me there all good, but I totally dig the 50’s. They sell them in variety packs so try them all. They are not sold in tons of stores yet so the best place to get them is online at www.sweetriot.com. I have spotted them at Whole Foods Market and in the cafe at Lifetime Fitness.

How To Choose An Exercise Program You’ll Actually Do

August 21, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

How To Choose An Exercise Program You’ll Actually Do

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how to choose the right fitness program for you. Choosing an exercise program that fits is a little tricky. Most people don’t think much about it and just join a gym or they buy a treadmill. It is much better to choose an activity that you like to do rather than doing something that you think will whip you into shape. If you don’t really like to attend spin classes then you will probably quit at the first schedule conflict. So first get a doctor to check you out physically to get their blessing. Then pick something that requires you to move and fits your age and health. And don’t jump right in -check it out first – go to a class or take the exercise equipment for a test drive. Once you decide you like it then go for it. 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

Jim and Ron interview “Save the Chairs” inventor Karen Nadler Sachs.

August 21, 2009 by angishields

The Launch Hour

Jim and Ron interview “Save the Chairs” inventor Karen Nadler Sachs.

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Jim and Ron interview Karen Nadler Sachs, inventor of the Save the Chairs, which is a product designed to cover and protect chairs. Unlike most slip covers the “Save the Chairs” is a universal product that is adjustable to fit practically any sized chair. It also protects the chair from spills, accidents, and even animal hair. With her sewing background it was easy for Karen to create this useful solution to a common problem. Her journey involved lots of twists and turns and continues today. Hear her fantastic story!

Radio Show Recap: New SobeFit Magazine Issue is Out. Dr Gourmet Weighs In On Carbs. LA Justice’s A Slimmer You. And The Six O’Clock Scramble Cure

August 21, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Radio Show Recap: New SobeFit Magazine Issue is Out. Dr Gourmet Weighs In On Carbs. LA Justice’s A Slimmer You. And The Six O’Clock Scramble Cure

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The most entertaining weight loss and fitness podcast show on radio.” Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show podcast broadcasting live each week from the Atlanta Business RadioX studio in Atlanta, GA, USA. To download the show on iTunes please click on this link

Before we got too far into the show we gave our listeners an update on the SobeFit magazine Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Weight Loss Challenge. Week eight has ended and Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy have lost a combined 22 pounds. We are now 28 pounds away from our goal of a 50 pound weight loss in 3 months. Marta Monetenegro, the founder of SobeFit, is our coach and she will be coming on the show to help. Please send your tips and words of encouragement or sabotage to adam @ drfitnessandthefatguy.com or to @FatGuy on Twitter. And remember to check out SobeFit magazine at www.sobefitmagazine.com

On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy opened the show with Marta Montenegro with SobeFit magazine. She shared some great information about what is in the new How to Be Healthier issue of SobeFit magazine. Subscribe to the best fitness magazine in America at www.sobefitmagazine.

Next up Dr Tim Harlan aka Dr Gourmet came on his regular segment to explain the role of carbohydrates in your diet. He talked Glycemic Index and told us about how his website and program helps. To learn more please go to www.drgourmet.com

Next LA Justice author of more books on more subjects than just about anyone we have ever met came on to talk about her new book A Slimmer You. LA has worked with some of the biggest tabloids in the world so she knows about the secrets to weight loss. Her book has 93 easy to follow tips to help you right away. To learn more please go to her website www.smartbooksusa.com

We closed the show with Aviva Goldfarb author of the Six O’Clock Scramble. Her seasonal online weekly meal planner and now book is hugely popular online and in family and health publications. Go to her website www.thescramble.com to learn more about how to avoid that mealtime chaos by planning ahead.

Remember, you can find a tip a day at our new website www.wellnessminutes.com or on iTunes here.