GutCheck 2.0 Ep 4 - 2009 Kickoff!

This episode officially kicks off our GutCheck run for this year.

We've got a lot of work to do, and we'd like to hear from you about your own goals, so drop us a line either here at the website, or by writing gutcheckcast *at* gmail *dot* com.

This week - we talk about does and don'ts for losing weight as we get a little older, and we reference this article about developing the deep burning desire to set and reach goals.

Enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 3 - Books for Kids - from the experts

This week, Zach takes a bow out, and Doug and his family discuss some of their favorite books.

The audio quality on this recording isn't up to our regular standards, but I think that's overcome by the sheer burning power of teh cute.

Mo Willems

Anyway, Zach will be back next week for the kickoff of the Exercise '09 run.

Meanwhile, enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 2 - Social Sites for Kids

Yes, continuing our trend of sharing things that our families enjoy, this week, we talk about social websites for kids. We mention...

Club Penguin

Webkinz

Poptropica

Pixie Hollow (in passing)

and YouTube. Apparently they have music videos there, who knew?

And one more I forgot to mention - Addicting Games. That's more for older kids. My wife's little brother (he's 14) loves that site, but it might not be appropriate for younger kids. I personally recommend N. (Stands for Ninja)

Enjoy!

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GutCheck 2.0 Ep 1 - Now for something completely different!

This episode, the format of GutCheck is changing.

Significantly, maybe. 

When we began, one of the main reasons we started our weightloss program was to be more active and involved with our kids. So in this episode, we'll start talking about other things that we enjoy with our kids. We understand this is a fairly radical change, and hope you'll enjoy the new format. The first week of every month, we will talk exercise and weight loss, and the other three weeks... well... we'll see.

This week, because Zach can't seem to do a podcast that doesn't touch on it in some way, form, or fashion, we talk... Pokemon.

FLY, YOU FOOLS!

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GutCheckCast 37 - End of the Line!

This is it... the last weigh-in for GutCheck in '08. Yeah, it's technically '09. Give us a break, we didn't start this until Mid-April.

Doug is up slightly, but overall is down over 9 pounds!
Zach is holding steady, and overall is down over 23 pounds!

What we learned - Get Moving! And make yourself accountable.
And this week we discuss:
Weightbot - you may not have an iPhone or iPod touch, but if you can graph your progress, that makes a picture that can be very revealing, and very motivating.
And for those of us who are starting out, or re-dedicating ourselves to a healthy lifestyle in '09 - measuring your BMI at home.

We'll be back next week.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 36 - Shocking Revelations and You

This week, after the holiday party season...

Doug is up a little,
Zach is down a little.

One more week.

Thanks to Matt Edenfield (foodandexerciselog.wordpress.com) for the links this week to:
Fad Diets and why they don't work...
Personal Trainers are a Good Thing...
and...
Slow Down at the Table.(Mom was right - you should slow down, and not wolf your food! Chew! For the love of heaven, CHEW!)

Thanks for listening, have a great week, and a safe New Year's Eve.

Enjoy!

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GutCheckCast 35 - The Terrible Effects of the Low Fat Diet

Doug is back, and while up from last week, is down from the the last time he was on the podcast.
Zach is up slightly, thanks to Queso. Not my daughter - the free queso at the corporate party.

We discuss - The Best Diet for men trying to lose weight ISN'T the low fat diet, according to one study.
Exercise on work days makes you more productive / less stressed.
Yoga Prep.
Zach's weaning himself from the Black Can.

Enjoy!

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