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Medical Marijuana Expert Seth Ginsberg with Denver’s Plant Medicine Expo This September

August 10, 2010 by angishields

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Medical Marijuana Expert Seth Ginsberg with Denver’s Plant Medicine Expo This September

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Seth Ginsberg from TGI Healthworks came on to discuss an upcoming medical marijuana conference to be held in Colorado this September. The Plant Medicine Expo is being held in Denver from September 24-26. Seth wants to help educate health care professionals, patients and industry professionals on the use of medicinal marijuana. Seth explained that 14 states allow the use of medicinal marijuana and it has been found to be helpful in treating some painful and chronic conditions. To learn more go to their website www.plantmedicineexpo.com

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Ryan Sullivan’s Weight Loss Journey Began With No More Bacon

August 9, 2010 by angishields

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Ryan Sullivan’s Weight Loss Journey Began With No More Bacon

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Ryan Sullivan who has chronicled his amazing weight loss story on his blog No More Bacon and on his Twitter account @nomorebacon. Ryan is a 28 year old fun loving father of two who has made the change from fat to fit. Tipping the scales at 400 pounds just a year ago – Ryan has lost 140 pounds so far. Both of Ryan’s parents had gastric bypass surgery and he decided that that was not for him. His blog was his way to stay accountable. So on his blog he shares what working and what’s not as well as his favorite workout music – because music is important to him. Ryan says losing weight is a mental game and he shares some tips to help you get your head in the game. Ryan likes to have fun while eating healthy and being active. The folks at Ideal Shape have created a workout and weight loss program that has helped him achieve his weight loss goals. To learn more check out his blog www.nomorebacon.com or check out the fitness center that has helped him change his life at www.idealshape.com

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Healthy Skeptic Robert Davis Explains How Too Much Sitting Around Can Kill You

August 4, 2010 by angishields

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Healthy Skeptic Robert Davis Explains How Too Much Sitting Around Can Kill You

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on our good friend Robert Davis, the author of The Healthy Skeptic from Everwell. Robert talked about a new study that illustrates the dangers of sitting too much. Robert is an award winning health journalist who specializes in debunking the myths behind the health claims that make it in print and on TV. Today Robert discussed the results of several studies that show that sitting too long has a detrimental effect on your overall health. The most recent study showed that people who sat for over 6 hours a day had a higher premature death rate than those who moved around more. This was true even if they exercised. So don’t sit for long. Find opportunities to get up throughout your day. Try those treadmill desks at work like TrekDesk. And make it a point to stand up and pace during phone calls. And when you are at home watching TV try and exercise during commercial breaks. To learn more about Robert and his firm please go to www.everwell.com – you’ll find lots of great free info and don’t forget to sign up for his informative newsletter as well.

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James Park Explains How FitBit Will Get Your Weight Loss Program Moving

August 2, 2010 by angishields

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James Park Explains How FitBit Will Get Your Weight Loss Program Moving

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on James Park from FitBit. FitBit is a small and stylish health and wellbeing monitoring tool. It’s like a pedometer on steroids – and I mean that in that best way possible. It automatically collects data about your daily activities literally 24/7. You see it has a single 3-axis accelerometer similar to the Nintendo Wii. So whenever you move it records the movement pretty accurately. Plus you can press a button on the FitBit and check your progress whenever you want. It then wirelessly syncs the data to your computer. And then you can share your data on Facebook or Twitter. I have been using it for about a month and it is amazing how sedentary I am some days – sometimes I take only 3-4000 steps in a day. My record day has been around 14,000 steps. It really makes you aware that you have to make an effort to go for a walk or exercise. Even when I walk this 5k loop in my neighborhood that only is about 6000 steps – so I still have to do more in order to hit 10,000 steps. Fitbit (with their premium service) is your 24 hour digital personal trainer, nutritionist and sleep consultant. Learn more about this great accountability tool and purchase yours at www.fitbit.com – be patient they might be backordered but they are worth the wait.

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Sports Nutrition Expert Leslie Bonci Loves Gatorade Natural

July 28, 2010 by angishields

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Sports Nutrition Expert Leslie Bonci Loves Gatorade Natural

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Leslie Bonci, director of sports nutrition at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine and nutrition consultant to countless organizations in Pittsburgh came on to discuss the new Gatorade sports drinks. Leslie is a nutrition consultant with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers and the NCAA. She explained how G Natural and G2 Natural help athletes stay hydrated and replenish their fluids. And how the wider bottle opening encourages drinking faster. Gatorade Natural is available a Whole Foods and eliminates high fructose corn syrup and is sweetened with Stevia. To learn more about the latest Gatorade sports dirnks go to their website www.gatorade.com

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University of Michigan’s Eating Disorder Specialist Marilyn Ann Migliore Explains the Hunger Within

July 27, 2010 by angishields

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University of Michigan’s Eating Disorder Specialist Marilyn Ann Migliore Explains the Hunger Within

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on eating and weight disorder specialist at the University of Michigan, Marilyn Ann Migliore. Her work is designed to uncover and dismantle the psychological forces which drive eating behaviors. She said that 75% of overweight people eat for emotional reasons. Diet and exercise provide a temporary solution so in order to better control your eating you have to understand the why and the how. She said that a lot of bariatric patients switch their obsession from food to other things like gambling and sex. She wrote the breakthrough book The Hunger Within, An Enlightening Journey to Recovery from Compulsive Eating 10 years ago and she shared some of her best weight loss tips from the book and her workshop. She says to start at one behavior you’d like to change then figure out why by identifying the life script that was written when you were a child. To learn more please go to www.thehungerwithin.com

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Blogger Karla Walsh’s Fitness Magazine Recap

July 26, 2010 by angishields

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Blogger Karla Walsh’s Fitness Magazine Recap

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on our good friend Karla Walsh. Karla parlayed her Healthful Bites blog into a job at Fitness magazine. So because of that, she came on to share the highlights of this months Fitness magazine. She talked about an article that gave you tips on how to get some fitness in your desk job. She said switch form a chair to an exercise ball and to stand up whenever you are on the phone. This issue also has the Healthy Food Awards so you can see who won best pizza, best Mexican food and best ice cream – among others. She also shared some tips to supercharge your metabolism like don’t skip meals and lift weights. To read Karla’s blog go to www.healthfulbitesblog.com and follow her on twitter @fitnesskarla plus to check out Fitness magazine go to www.fitnessmagazine.com Be sure to check out their online training plan to run your fastest 5k

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Good Housekeeping Cover Girl and Weight Watchers Success Story Farredeh Baughcum

July 21, 2010 by angishields

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Good Housekeeping Cover Girl and Weight Watchers Success Story Farredeh Baughcum

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Farredeh Baughcum. She was recently featured on the cover of Good Housekeeping for her inspirational weight loss story. Farredeh shared her very emotional story – her mother was assaulted and that triggered a weight gain, but through the support of her husband, close friends and and a Weight Watchers leader she was able to lose the weight and keep it off. She learned how to manage portions better – since her main problem was portion control the Weight Watchers point system helped her a lot. She submitted her weight loss success story to Weight Watchers and they forwarded it on to Good Housekeeping magazine and the rest is history. Be sure to go to www.weightwatchers.com to find a group near you.

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Weight Loss Tips From Biggest Loser Fitness Trainer Bob Harper’s First Fitness DVD Series

July 19, 2010 by angishields

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Weight Loss Tips From Biggest Loser Fitness Trainer Bob Harper’s First Fitness DVD Series

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Bob Harper, one of the fitness trainers from the Biggest Loser TV show. Bob has a new exercise dvd series called My Trainer Bob Inside Out Method, a raw workout with real results. This 4 part exercise dvd series features 1-Pure Burn Super Strength; 2-Body Rev Cardio Conditioning 3-Yoga for the Warriors and 4-Bob’s Work Out. He said that there are no more excuses, make a decision and change your life – he said it is going to be hard work but with him as your personal trainer you can do what it takes to lose big and transform your body. Bob’s Inside Out Method is a challenging integration of mind, body and spiritual fitness that aggressively pushes you mentally and physically further than you have ever gone to reach your goals. Watch this exercise dvd series and you’ll see why Bob is considered to be the Father Figure of the show. During the show Bob explained the challenge he faces whenever he goes to the gym – people are always checking him out making sure he is exercising properly – critiquing his form and taking notes on his workouts. Bob also told the hilarious story about how he went from a small town in Tennessee to how he got chosen to work on the hit TV show and what he and Jillian Michaels talked about during their first day on the set together. He also gave us a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to go through a Biggest Loser workout. He also shared an important lesson he has learned from working with the contestants. He gave parents some health and fitness tips for raising active kids and shared some of his goals and aspirations for life after the Biggest Loser TV show. Be sure to check out Bob’s fitness dvd at his website www.mytrainerbobdvd.com or www.mytrainerbob.com