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Hi Fat and Fit Fans,

Today is Day 203 - July 23, 2008 

I’m still hard at it.

Wednesday July 23, 2008
WEight In : 332

Here is my exercise for this morning…
Workout Name - Manual Treadmill
Elapsed Time - 32:24
Calories Burned - 302
Distance - 1.56 Miles
Distance Climbed - 63 feet
Average Speed - 2.89 MPH
Average Pace - 20:44 /Mile
Average Heart Rate - 118

That’s All for Today…

No Chips No Dip!
Robby LeBlanc

Posted on July 23rd, 2008 by rleblanc
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Hello Fat and Fit Fans,
Part of my my responsability to myself is to keep educating myself
about health related issues. I will be posting more and more articles
that relate to Weight Loss, Obesity, Exercise, Mindset, Nutrition and Dieting.

I need to relearn this stuff too. So, I’ll be sharing what I learn and
read with you !

Hope you enjoy the following article…
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The 10 Major Health Risks Associated With Obesity - By Amy Nutt

Obesity is a condition that afflicts people all over the world.
Why is it called a condition? Well, it leads to many other
health conditions that can be debilitating or deadly.

In other words, the health problems associated with obesity
are numerous and nothing to sneeze at.

Take this into consideration:
Someone who is overweight by 40% is two times more likely to
die than someone who is of an average weight. Doctors will tell
you that a person is more likely to have health problems if
they are obese than someone who is an average weight.

Even someone who is 20% overweight can benefit from losing a
little bit of poundage. The experts say that anyone overweight
by 20% of their healthy bodyweight should lose some weight.

If they don’t then there are some risk factors to consider:

1. Heart disease and stroke. Both of these can be deadly and lead
   to heart attack or a stroke that can leave a person in a 
   vegetative state.

2. High blood pressure, which can lead to stroke and other
   health problems.
  
3. Diabetes, which can lead to other health issues. Some people
   have lost legs, feet, and other extremities because of diabetes.
  
4. Different forms of cancer can come about. There is not one
   known form of cancer that is specific to obese individuals
   because an obese individual becomes more susceptible to any
   form of cancer.
  
5. Gallbladder disease, gall stones, and kidney stones. These are
   painful conditions that can lead to other problems.
  
6. Gout, which is a painful condition that no one really wants.7. Osteoarthritis can restrict a person’s movement even more than they are already restricted
being obese. It is also very painful and debilitating.
  
8. Breathing issues such as sleep apnea. A person with sleep apnea
   stops breathing for short periods in their sleep. Some have been
   found to stop breathing completely.
  
9. Blood clots are common in those who are obese. These blood clots
   form in the legs. They can eventually move to other places of the
   body such as the lungs, which results in a pulmonary embolism.
  
10.It is even said that obesity increases the risk that someone will
   develop Alzheimer’s, which is a condition that no one wants to
   ever have to deal with.
  
There are other factors that can make an obese individual more
susceptible to these conditions. However, susceptibility doesn’t
mean that the disease has to be dealt with.Those with an apple shaped body are more susceptible to these
health risks. It also doesn’t help them much if there is a family
history of these diseases or if there are pre-existing medical
conditions.

However, losing weight can reduce the risk.
A person shouldn’t say things such as, “Well, my family has a history
of it anyway.” Your family may have a history, but weight gain could
be the one trigger that causes the onset of that condition.

That is why it is important to lose weight.
Doctors say that losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds packs substantial
health benefits.

Cholesterol levels and blood pressure can be lowered. The risk of heart
disease and stroke can also be lowered. Heart disease and stroke is
the number one killer of people who are obese.

Just a small amount of weight loss can take you farther away from
being a statistic. It is all a matter of not being that person who
believes they are the exception to the obesity rule.

Eventually, everyone who is obese for long periods of time will
experience one of the health risks.

Understand if you maintain a healthy body weight by using a BMI
calculator. Learn what your body shape can mean to your health by
using a waist- to- hip ratio calculator.

Author - Amy Nutt, Source:www.isnare.com

Posted on July 14th, 2008 by rleblanc
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Hi Guys,

I went to the gym and walked a little over a mile…

Tried saving the stats to my memory stick but it didn’t save today…

See you tomorrow…

Keepin It Real,

Robby LeBlanc

Posted on July 12th, 2008 by rleblanc
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Hi Fat and Fit Fans,

July 10, 2008…Day 190

Today I didn’t make it to the gym but did walk around my neighborhood.

I was sweating up a storm. By non it had hiy 110 degrees…

I had 2 protein shakes and a Ceasar salad..

I’ll be back at the gym in the morning…

See you tomorrow.. 

No Chips -  No Dip -  No Cookie - No Cake
Robby LeBlanc

Posted on July 10th, 2008 by rleblanc
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Hi Fat and Fit Fans,

Today is June 25, 2008
Day 175…

Last week I was working at an event all week and
in the midst of that injured my left knee. So, I
couldn’t work out, again…

I am seeing patterns here.
I get off to a good start and get some momentum and then
something knocks me off my path.

Up and down and the Yo Yo continues. 
Vickie my girlfriend is always trying to help me how ever she can.

Bottom line is, I haven’t been able to stay consistent for more
than 30 days at a time.  I need help and don’t know what kind
of help I need.

I know I need to consistently make better food choices and exercise consistently.

My friend Scott Sanchez called me today and said that Dr. Phil was
looking for people that wanted to do his weight loss challenge.

Hey, I tried and sent out my tape to The Biggest Loser a while back
and they never even called or wrote any kind of response. I sent a video
2x.

Should I try Dr. Phil?
The good news is, it seems to be taking place in Las Vegas
which is good. I just don’t know what kind of time committment they are
looking for. I got to keep working to pay my bills.

As I’m writing this post, I realize I’ve got nothing to lose and everything
to gain. Yes I have a team of people that want to help me but most of
them are out of town.

Well, I am going to the gym in the morning and starting all over again.
And then, I’ll apply to Dr Phil Show.

I hate the idea of being embarrassed on national TV about
my weight but if it works, who cares.  I need help.

Ok Dr. Phil…I challenge you.
Help me take my health back and lose 100 pounds so I can climb Mt Kilimanjaro!

See you Tomorrow,
Robby LeBlanc

Posted on June 25th, 2008 by rleblanc
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