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How to Shovel Snow Safely

February 15, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

How to Shovel Snow Safely

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share how to shovel snow safely. Growing up in New Jersey makes Dr Fitness a bit of an expert in snow shoveling. Here are his best tips… invest in a good snow shovel. And remember to get on for pushing the snow and another one for picking up the snow. Biomechanically bend more from the hip than the knees to prevent injury. And don’t overdo it. A lot of heart attacks are triggered from shoveling snow. 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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Which Egg is Better For You?

February 11, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Which Egg is Better For You?

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how to choose the right egg for you. There are so many egg choices – which do you choose – egg whites, brown eggs, designer anti-oxidant infused eggs, farm fresh eggs, or store brands. Comparing the cost of the most expensive to the cheapest can be sometimes double. Dr Fitness says for the best value buy the store brand white eggs – that’s right go with the cheapest eggs. If you want to use only the whites – separate them yourself and save some money. Brown eggs have the same nutrition as white – they just cost more. And grocery store eggs can be safer than the eggs some guy is selling from the back of his truck. 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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Avoid These Foods If You Suffer From Migraine Headaches

February 10, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Avoid These Foods If You Suffer From Migraine Headaches

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how some foods can trigger migraine headaches. Migraine headaches can be extremely painful, causing some sufferers to miss work or even see their doctors. Some foods that have been found to trigger these headaches are: dairy, chocolate, pickled foods, cheese, foods high in nitrates and foods high in msg. 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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Healthy Tailgating Recipe Swaps

February 9, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Healthy Tailgating Recipe Swaps

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share their favorite healthy tailgating recipe swaps. For that big batch of loaded nachos you love swap out baked chips for regular, low fat cheese for full fat and add more veggies to the mix. For chicken wing lovers use white meat chicken breast tenders with your own breading – our good buddy Lisa Hungry-Girl Lillien uses crushed FiberOne cereal – then bake those bad boys instead of frying them. 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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Did The Super Bowl Cause Your Heart Attack?

February 8, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Did The Super Bowl Cause Your Heart Attack?

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how the stress from watching the Super Bowl might cause a heart attack. Studies indicate that there might be a link between spikes of heart attacks during the Super Bowl or any other big game in the cities of those participating. It seems the passionate fans with weak hearts may be susceptible to heart attacks – especially in close games. Any ER docs in Indianapolis or New Orleans care to weigh in? 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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Walk While You Work Then Eat What You Want

February 5, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Walk While You Work Then Eat What You Want

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how to lose weight while you work with a trek desk. As Dr Jim Levine from the Mayo Clinic talks about the NEAT method for losing weight – humans are meant to move. So if you can create ways to stand up and stay moving throughout your day you can lose weight pretty easily and quickly. This kind of all day movement does not have to be vigorous it can be very casual and you will still burn lots of calories throughout the day. A friend of our Steve Bordley has come up with a TrekDesk. This workspace sits over the treadmill you have collecting dust in your garage. You just set the desk over the treadmill and do your work while walking at 1 mph all day long. So eat up and lose weight as long as you stay moving. 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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Gym Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

February 4, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Gym Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how to behave at the gym There are lots of unwritten rules for gym etiquette. And since the gym is sometimes an intimidating places with lots of crazy machines we thought we’d share some do’s and dont’s at the gym. Don’t be the idiot who slams down the weights and is inconsiderate towards everyone else around you. This is not your private gym – you are sharing the space with lts and lots of other people. Do clean up your sweat after each exercise. Don’t be the loud cell phone talker unless you have something really interesting to talk about. Do use only the space around your locker – don’t spread out and crowd people in the locker room. 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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Some Diets Say These Foods Are Bad – But Not Dr Fitness

February 3, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Some Diets Say These Foods Are Bad – But Not Dr Fitness

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain why you should not fear these popular foods. Some restrictive diets tell you not to eat certain foods – but Dr Fitness is giving you permission to eat up. So All you fans of bananas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, avocado, olive and nuts – party on. While these foods might have a lot of calories and/or fat they are extremely healthy. So eat up – in moderation. 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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Dr Fitness’ Favorite Pasta Salad Recipe

February 2, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Dr Fitness’ Favorite Pasta Salad Recipe

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share Dr Fitness’ favorite pasta salad recipe. Dr Fitness loves pasta salad. He usually makes a whole bunch of pasta once and then uses it several times during the week in a variety of meals. For his pasta salad he mixes it with spinach, tomatoes, peas, and nuts then adds a healthy dressing over it. This recipe can be customized to only the foods and dressings you like. But watch the portion size – calories from the pasta and the dressing can add up fast – so go heavy on the veggies and light everything else. 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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