As an advocate for families, I feel the greatest contribution I can make is to try to curb the rising epidemic of childhood an adult obesity. It is a serious problem, but sometimes we do take ourselves too seriously. The epidemic is not about losing fat…it is about gaining fitness. One of the best ways to gauge your fitness is to asses your body fat percentage. I realize this may be a repulsive thought. Is it ...
February 23, 2007
Why I run
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Spring has almost sprung, and an old man’s fancy turns to… running! Those of you who are highly discriminating, uncommonly intelligent, and regularly peruse the rantings in this blog know that I am an evangelist for exercise. It is the family’s fountain of youth and the Holy Grail of health all rolled into one sweaty package. For almost thirty years now I have run on a relatively regular basis. I call it a habit ...
February 14, 2007
Happy Valentines Day
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I have always loved Valentine's Day as it is a obstetricians ideal holiday! Anything that promotes love is good for business. Unfortunately holidays are not always the best for those looking to lose weight and get fit. Any excuse for procrastination or the "I'll start tomorrow" mentality is counterproductive. My friend Dr.John Sklare, author of the Inner Diet and emotional counselor on ediet.com says, "You ...
February 10, 2007
A new creation
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Hi all, This is my first entry into the bloggosphere, and I look forward to providing interesting and practical information on how to Fat Proof the Family. Amazingly this is the title of my new book due out in July from Bethany House. I will use this forum to give my ideas on practical,simple, livable ways to reduce fat and gain fitness, all through the lens of a Christian worldview. Some of you may question what ...
