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Saturday, March 8, 2008, 11:09 AM
I don't know how many of you may be familiar with Jack Lalanne and Joe Weider, but historically, these two gentlemen have impacted the world of fitness in an enormous way and continue to do so. I grew up watching Jack Lalanne preach the fitness lifestyle on television in the early 60's, as well as watching him perform feats of strength and endurance, such as swimming handcuffed, from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman's warf, towing a 1000 pound boat. Joe Weider is responsible for the development of modern day bodybuilding as we know it and in many ways responsible for the success of Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as many other's in the bodybuilding arena, along with teaching the benefits of health and fitness through weight training (weight lifting) to the masses.
These two men, both still living,(what a coincidence?) profoundly influenced my view of how becoming fit, and focusing on fitness and good nutrition, can translate into overall good health.
Jack Lalanne and Joe Weider have influenced untold numbers of people throughout the years with their contributions to the world of fitness. They have certainly influenced and sold me on this way of life. It is my goal to pass along their knowledge and passion for living a fitness oriented life to my patients and friends alike, as well as attempting to live this lifestyle myself.
Until next time, Live Well, Live Fit!
Dr. Kelley
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( 3 / 668 )Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 12:24 PM
Eight words. People always ask me what we do at Physician's Way, and it really comes down to 8 words. "We help people lose weight and get healthy." That is really the major goal at our clinic. We accomplish this by 1) Helping patients reign in their daily intake of calories in a way that satisfies their hunger, as well as their nutritional needs. 2) We strongly encourage the development of ones fitness, while simultaneously helping patients learn how to feed their bodies in a way that supports optimal fitness. 3) We give unconditional moral support and provide accountability with weekly weigh-ins. 4) We assist this process with medications which help with appetite control, in those individuals who need help with this aspect, and in whom there are no contraindications to do so.
That's what we do. "We Help People Lose Weight and Get Healthy."
All the best for this coming New Year. We hope you live it in the best of health, happiness and prosperity.
Richard Kelley, M.D.
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( 3 / 697 )Wednesday, November 21, 2007, 05:49 PM
If your don't already know how your going to approach the holiday season, it is not too late to get your plan in place....better late than never!
For starters, plan to get your journal out and pay close attention to your food choices by writing everything down that passes your lips. Also, think hard about how you know that you'll feel if you over-indulge at any time over the next 6 weeks. Think about where you want to be, how you want to feel, and how much you want to weigh on January 1st 2008.
It is possible to buck the trends that so many people expect, and actually continue to lose weight over the holidays.
Focus on higher protein (eat the turkey), low carb (limit the pies, cakes, candies, mashed potatoes and stuffing), low fat ( limit the giblet gravy, butter, and sauces). Also, limit your alcohol intake, if you drink.
Make it a point to exercise at least a little everyday over the holidays.
Give yourself a big holiday gift this year....A healthier you at the beginning of the pending New Year!
Happy Holidays from Physicians Way to all of our patients. We wish you the very best for your health and happiness for the coming year.
Dr. Kelley
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( 3 / 785 )Sunday, November 11, 2007, 04:04 PM
A lot of patients ask me what types of foods they should be eating after 6pm. In reality, the answer lies in how much exercise you are doing each day and how well controlled one's calorie intake is during the early part of the day (weight-loss is a calories 'In' versus calories 'Out' phenomena). In general, when the main goal of a patient is weight-loss, it can be very useful to decrease complex carbohydrate (white rice, bread, pasta, potatoes, torillas...etc.) after 6pm. Complex carbohydrate is very efficiently converted to glycogen in the liver for fuel storage, with the remainder stored as bodyfat if it is not utilized for the fuel demands of daily living or burned through exercise. I typically encourage patients to eat 'Lean and Green' during the evening, focusing on eating lean protein (fish, chicken breast, tofu, turkey, lean beef) and getting their carbohydrates through green and colorful vegetables without adding unhealthy dietary fats for flavor. As we typically 'wind down' during the evening and demands for fuel energy decrease as we prepare for sleep, eating 'Lean and Green' is a strategic approach to helping your body utilize bodyfat for fuel while you sleep. For the final meal of the day, an essentially pure protein meal such as low-fat cottage cheese, grilled chicken breast or turkey slices may help your body elevate it's metabolic rate while you rest. Protein requires your body to work a little harder to utilize, as it is essential for the repair of muscle cells and other body components, and is not so readily converted to fat for storage, as would be the case with a high fat/high carb meal before bed.
All the best.
Dr. Kelley
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