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Essential Weight Loss Tips

August 19, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Essential Weight Loss Tips

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some of our most essential tips to help you lose weight. Before you can begin to change any behaviors it is important to assess exactly where you stand in the present. So use a diary or journal and write down what and when and why you eat and exercise. Once you see where you are and decide you truly want to change then you are ready to tackle one behavioral change. Start slowly. A first change might be to drink less sweetened beverages each day – with the objective to cut them all out over time because you don’t want to be drinking your calories. Another change might be to add some exercise or fitness into your daily routine. 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

Back to School Health Tips for Parents

August 18, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Back to School Health Tips for Parents

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some back to school tips for parents. Remember parents part of your job is to be a role model for healthy living for your children. So if you eat healthy nutritious foods so will your kids. If you pack a healthy snack like a fruit when you go to work then do the same for your child. If you eat a healthy breakfast each morning so will your kids. And if you wash your hands vigorously after you go to the bathroom and before meals so will your kid. 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

Lose Weight on Vacation At a Weight Loss Spa

August 17, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Lose Weight on Vacation At a Weight Loss Spa

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain the benefits of vacationing at a weight loss spa. There are now so many places you can go for a relaxing vacation where they will also teach you how to lose weight. These weight loss spas usually have a counselor on staff to teach you how to set goals, go over any medical concerns and really dig deep into why you have failed when you have tried to lose weight in the past. Each day you will be taking healthy eating cooking classes, exercise classes, even meditation and other stress relief classes. So next vacation consider one of these more productive spas where you’ll learn important skills that will help you live a healthy active life instead of the trips that include all you can eat buffets filled with mediocre food and statues made of butter. 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

Spinning + Yoga = Spin Yoga Class

August 14, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Spinning + Yoga = Spin Yoga Class

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain the benefits of the Spin Yoga workout class. Hey you got spinning in my yoga. You got yoga in my spin class. Sounds like the old Reese’s you got chocolate in my peanut butter commercial. But in gyms all over fitness trainers are combining spin classes with yoga workouts and coming up with Spin Yoga. This exercise class gives you the benefits of intense cardio with the stretching and flexibility you get from yoga. Check it out if you want to burn a ton of calories and get a stress relieving yoga workout at the same time. 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

Does Your Child Suffer From BackPack Induced Back Pain?

August 13, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Does Your Child Suffer From BackPack Induced Back Pain?

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how to choose the right backpack. Six out of ten students complain of some sort of back pain caused by their improper backpack use. Make sure the backpack is fitting your child properly. Adjust the straps for a snug comfortable fit. Have your child avoid carrying the backpack over just one shoulder. Find a backpack that has cushioned straps – remember it must be durable and functional. 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

Dance Dance Fitness Revolution

August 12, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Dance Dance Fitness Revolution

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some tips on how to dance for fitness. Dancing is great exercise. But it is tricky to be a good dancer. Some people, like Dr Fitness lack any natural rhythm. And when you watch the celebrities on Dancing with the Stars look so graceful you have to understand how many hours each day they are putting into learning those dance moves. So here are the tips…Focus on your balance and posture. Try line dancing first – that tends to be easier to follow and you can learn most line dances pretty quickly. Wear the right shoes and practice at home before you are in a pubkic place to build your confidence. And most important;ly have some fun. 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

How To Feed Your Fussy Eater

August 11, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

How To Feed Your Fussy Eater

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some secrets how to feed a fussy eater. If your kid behaves like the Fat Guy around meal time you might have a fussy eater. We’re not talking about When Harry Met Sally picky eater we’re talking about a full blown show that includes spitting out food, screaming and throwing plates fussy eater. There is help. Try and limit the distractions at meal time – no toys, no TV, no books…only food. You want to make the mealtime as enjoyable as possible for your kid so ease off the disciplining for not eating. Encourage your child to touch the food and get a little messy. Use colorful ingredients that make the food enticing. And don’t isolate your child from the family make him/her a part of the family mealtime. 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

How To Make It Back To School Healthy

August 10, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

How To Make It Back To School Healthy

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some of tips on how to go back to school healthy.Keeping your child healthy during the back to school from summer transition is always tricky. Schedules change – time is short and everyone is rushed. Try to have your child eat a healthy breakfast each morning and throw in a healthy snack like a piece of fruit in their backpack. Shoot for some fiber and some protein and/or some fruit. Your kid may need a supplement like some extra omega 3 fatty acids like fish oil a probiotic as well. Encourage activity at school and encourage him/her joining a sport or intramural that will keep your child 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

Tips To Be A Safe Jogger

August 7, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Tips To Be A Safe Jogger

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some of their favorite jogger safety tips. Safe jogging is so important especially with everyone wearing headphones and listening to their music so loud you aren’t paying close attention to what is around you. Run in populated locations and try to invite a partner to jog with you. When you are going around corners or near blind alleys pay close attention. Carry some pepper spray, mace or something that makes a loud noise. And remember you probably are more likely to be attacked by an animal than a person so be on the look out for animals 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