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Sugar is sugar regardless of name! Sugar substitutes are a totally different thing though! Get the real skinny here!

Do not stress when your food doesn't look the way you see it look on TV!

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Link to Part 1 to start! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-10-14T15_28_35-07_00 This entire episode is all about the dangers of sugar and how it is destroying our bodies and killing us as a country. We eat at least 22 pounds of added sugar a year on average! There is PLENTY in the fruits and veggies we consume to fill body needs so why all the extra? The movie Fed Up is talked about in great detail. For more info on having us speak to your group, church, school about the dangers if sugar and about healthy eating in general, check out our site at www.cookeatlivesmart.com and send us a contact form! We would be happy to come!

Link to Part 1-http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-10-14T15_28_35-07_00 This entire episode is all about the dangers of sugar and how it is destroying our bodies and killing us as a country. We eat at least 22 pounds of added sugar a year on average! There is PLENTY in the fruits and veggies we consume to fill body needs so why all the extra? The movie Fed Up is talked about in great detail. For more info on having us speak to your group, church, school about the dangers if sugar and about healthy eating in general, check out our site at www.cookeatlivesmart.com and send us a contact form! We would be happy to come!

LINK TO PART 1- http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-10-14T15_28_35-07_00 This entire episode is all about the dangers of sugar and how it is destroying our bodies and killing us as a country. We eat at least 22 pounds of added sugar a year on average! There is PLENTY in the fruits and veggies we consume to fill body needs so why all the extra? The movie Fed Up is talked about in great detail. For more info on having us speak to your group, church, school about the dangers if sugar and about healthy eating in general, check out our site at www.cookeatlivesmart.com and send us a contact form! We would be happy to come!

This entire episode is all about the dangers of sugar and how it is destroying our bodies and killing us as a country. We eat at least 22 pounds of added sugar a year on average! There is PLENTY in the fruits and veggies we consume to fill body needs so why all the extra? The movie Fed Up is talked about in great detail. For more info on having us speak to your group, church, school about the dangers if sugar and about healthy eating in general, check out our site at www.cookeatlivesmart.com and send us a contact form! We would be happy to come!

Here is part 4! If you missed part 1-3, start here! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-09-08T09_19_21-07_00

Here is part three! If you missed parts 1 and 2 start here! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-09-08T09_19_21-07_00

Part 2 of our show featuring cruise info! Part 1 is at this link! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-09-08T09_19_21-07_00 You can book online and get more info at www.cookeatlivesmart.com

Tonight all four segments of Fit Living Radio are about the #fitlivingradiocruise2015 Be sure to get your cabin booked before they are GONE! GO to www.cookeatlivesmart.com and click Seminar At Sea! We will have an amazing lineup of speakers and topics all related to health- physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual!!!

Part 4 of 4 of my interview with Kai Hibbard of Season 3 of The Biggest Loser Be sure to start with Part 1 here! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-07-14T20_31_55-07_00

Part 3 of 4 of my interview with Kai Hibbard of the Biggest Loser Season 3 Please start with Part 1 here! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-07-14T20_31_55-07_00

Part 2 of my four part interview with Kai. Part 1 can be found here! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-07-14T20_31_55-07_00 Be sure to start with part 1!

The Biggest Loser is a far cry from a true reality show. It is actually a dangerous game show that teaches contestants unhealthy habits and give viewers unrealistic expectations about weight loss and how to safely lose weight. Perpetual contracts that never expire prohibit contestants from speaking out about the MADNESS that goes on behind the scenes, but Kai Hibbard from Season 3 is not afraid to speak out. Many contestants have spoken to me off the record with stories like Kai's, but she is the first to come on the record with me. This is part 1 of our 4 part interview

Dr. Michaels explains why it is so important to choose the right surgeon and also the right time!

Dr. Joe Michaels talks about a recent study showing that having reconstructive surgery following gastric bypass can have a positive impact on long term results. Here is link to Part 2- http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-06-30T20_49_50-07_00

Erin and Ben discuss ways to keep kids active and off the electronics all day this summer. Start now to create healthy habits that can last a lifetime! www.winningagainstobesity.com

Part 3 of our interview with Tarah Mitchell!

Part 2 of our interview with Tarah Mitchell! Click here for part 3! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-06-23T12_35_48-07_00

Tarah Mitchell is one heck of a lady! Air Force officer, professional body builder, Team Quest, and just a good person who is passionate about health and fitness! Listen to her story here! Tarah's Fan page on Facebook can be found here! https://www.facebook.com/pages/IFBB-Pro-Tarah-D-Mitchell/348906031905026 Here is link to Part 2- http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-06-23T11_54_59-07_00

Learn more about the WAOC tour! To register for your city, and for details and an agenda, just go to www.winningagainstobesity.com

In part three of our interview with Dr. Robbins he talks with us about long term care for his patients and especially his LapBand patients. Personal responsibility is the name of the game! Thank you Dr. Robbins for being a surgeon who truly cares!

In Part 2 of our 3 part interview, Dr. Robbins talks about why he believes in the LapBand procedure, why his patients do so well, and why even patients with over 200 pounds to lose are seeing success in his practice. Why is Dr. Robbins doing LapBands? Because they WORK! Dr. Robbins explains how patients must commit to life changes for long term success- this is with any procedure. BOTH surgeon and patient must make a commitment. Here is a link to Part 3- http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-11T21_59_30-07_00

Dr. Scott B. Robbins received his medical degree from the University of Alabama in 1996 and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. His memberships include the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, American Society of Bariatric Surgery and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Robbins is a surgeon with Wiregrass Surgical Associates and serves as Medical Director for Flowers Hospital’s Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, where he oversees the medical care of our weight loss surgery patients. He is dedicated to the success of each bariatric patient. Whether it’s in the role of educator, counselor, or surgeon, Dr. Robbins stands by his patients every step of their journey. Dr. Robbins and his wife, Jean, have been married since 2001 and have three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, football, golf, fishing, and an occasional evening of karaoke. http://www.flowershospital.com/Flowers-Hospital/Center-For-Metabolic-and-Weight-Loss-Surgery.aspx Here is link to Part 2- http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-11T21_50_14-07_00

March is National Nutrition Month. Learn how making small healthy changes to your daily mealtime can result in wonderful changes to your health. Learn more about our programs at www.winningagainstobesity.com

In Part 3 of our chat with Jeff Galloway, Jeff answers some questions from runners.

In Part 2 of our talk with Jeff, he speaks about his own struggles with weight and how he got into running. Cross-country changed Jeff's life as well as the lives of Ben and Erin's children!

Jeff Galloway is a former Olympic runner, the official runDisney training consultant, and also a man who has helped so many ordinary people realize that they can do endurance events. His interval program of walking/running is the best around in the opinion of Fit Living Radio! In Part 1, Jeff talks about the endurance events at Walt Disney World and what makes them so great!

The story of two women- Susan Harrison and Christine Kimmel will inspire you and encourage you! Both women decided to take control of their health and chose to have LapBand surgery. They then took on a new goal! Both decided to do a half marathon and joined Erin and Ben's team in Walt Disney World to compete in their first endurance events! They are living proof that 1. you are never too old to do something amazing, and 2. you can do anything you set your mind to doing if you work hard!

Plexus truly is a wonderful product that is also a great tool to go along with either your bariatric procedure, or just a regular program of exercise and better eating. It is not a diet pill or magic potion, but a tool that helps you to make better choices. Want to know why they use it and became Ambassadors? Listen here and learn!

Ben and Erin never endorse products they do not fully believe in, and when Plexus came along, they were skeptical and had the misconception that this was a diet pill. BOY WERE THEY WRONG! Sara Marble is an RN and a Diamond Ambassador with Plexus and is helping people across the country! She discovered Plexus while trying to lose baby weight! Plexus is an amazing all-natural plant based drink that truly does help keep blood sugar levels consistent and also decreases appetite. It is truly changing lives!

You do not want to miss this segment on the consumption of sugar here in the U.S. and also on how bad it is for us all! Most Americans have no idea how addictive sugar can be! When you combine sugar with salt and fat, the combination is explosive to the taste buds and addictive to the brain. Learn more about why you cannot eat just one of those potato chips or Doritos! Michael Moss has some great info on this!

Part 2 of our interview with Chelle Ferguson - yoga instructor!

Ben and Erin have always thought of yoga as a fun relaxing way to exercise, but never as a real WORKOUT! Listen as yoga instructor Chelle Ferguson dispels this myth!

It was shocking to learn how low the United States ranked in MANY different areas of health compared to other developed countries! Not great news!

Nikki is a weight loss surgery patient who also has a love for food and for developing recipes and ideas that are great for bariatric patients! Check her out on Facebook at Bariatric Foodie!

Part 2 of our interview with Nikki Massie- The Bariatric Foodie! She has some great recipes and 2 books out that are available on Amazon.com Part 2 features DESERT!!!! Go to Nikki's site at www.bariatricfoodie.com

In Part 2 of our talk with Dr. Adam Smith- we discuss tips for getting through the holidays without weight gain!

Dr. Adam Smith of Fort Worth LapBand talks to Ben about why it is AOK to do a LapBand procedure on someone with a high BMI. This segment was spurred by a patient being told by a local surgeon he would not do a LapBand on her because her BMI was close to 50 and she was told she would not lose more than 50 pounds! WRONG! Dr. Smith knows of what he speaks- he is a patient as well as a surgeon!

Stop the madness! Diets, pills, powders, this coach, that coach, this miracle workout etc. All you need is lifestyle and habit changes! Listen to this piece!

Did you know that there are often more calories in the entree salads you see at many of the chain restaurants than in a combo meal from McDonalds? CRAZY! Check out these insane salad facts. Do not let the term SALAD fool you!

It is so important to take care of those feet if you plan to take up a running or even a walking program. The first step is being professionally fitted for shoes and not buying them off the rack from one of the big box stores. Check out all of these tips for keeping your feet feeling great!

In this segment we give you all of the info on running the big event in Disney with our team!

Part 2 of Ray's inspiring story of getting healthy and becoming a marathoner! Did you miss Part 1? Here is the link! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-05T21_17_31-07_00

Ray is an amazing person and has such a story to tell about getting healthy and getting his life completely turned around! He is also known in Mobile as "The Man About Town" and tells his followers all about the best places to go and best businesses in Mobile! Check out part 1 of our very candid interview with Ray! Learn how it all started with a shuffle! He is now a marathon finisher!

Part 2 of our interview with actor Jamie Miles who is also a Lap Bad patient! Did you miss part 1? Here is the link! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-05T20_59_35-07_00 You can also visit Jamie's site at www.actorjamiemiles.com

Jamie is a Lap-Band patient from Atlanta, GA who is also a great actor! Check out this interview with him where he talks about his massive weight loss of 110 pounds that he has maintained for almost five years! Jamie is very active now and loving his healthy new lifestyle! Check his site out here! www.actorjamiemiles.com

Part 3 of 3 of our interview with Phaedra and Apollo from The Real Housewives of Atlanta talking about their Phine Body fitness DVDs! www.phinebody.com Did you miss Part 2? Here is the link! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-05T10_49_47-07_00

Part 2 of our interview with this fit couple! Remember you can get their fitness DVDs here! www.phinebody.com Did you miss part 1? Here is the link! http://fitlivingtradio.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-05T10_32_39-07_00