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Dr. Ron’s PUDGE WATCH

This is rather embarrassing…but I’m doing it.  This is certainly pushing me outside my comfort zone…but I’m doing it.   This is necessary…so I’m committed to doing it.  I strongly believe coaching is about identifying what you want; coaching is about clarifying expectations; and coaching is about taking ACTION.  I believe my behaviors must serve as an example for my clients.  To this end I have done well……..except in one category…my “CHUB” as my daughters have coined it.  That’s right, my weight and overall physical health.  I must overcome this nagging over-weight obstacle in my life.  I hope this Dr. Ron’s PUDGE WATCH addition to my blog will not be a “turn-off” to my subscribers but rather an “invitation for encouragement and support” for not only me but others.  If you want to travel this road with me, click on my PUDGE WATCH above to begin the journey.

Dr. Ron is the only Master Certified Dental Coach (MCC) on the planet. He has blended 20 years of clinical dental practice with executive roles in financial planning and investment management along his graduate business training to provide his clients with the tools, support, and accountability to accomplish more. About Dr. Ron, "I count you as one of life’s best finds", says Dr. Gary Imm of Reisterstown, Maryland. He has authored many articles; manuals; ThinBooks ^tm; TeleClasses and if you visit http://www.drarndt.com you can receive one of his FREE reports, "9 Painful Mistakes Dentists Make in the Hiring Process"

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12 Responses to “Dr. Ron’s PUDGE WATCH”

1. Brock Says:
   October 23rd, 2007 at 2:18 pm

   Hey Ron,

   Way to go! Here are some ideas I’d like to share:

   1. According to some statistics, for people who attain age 60, there is greater than 50% change they will live into their 90’s
   2. With longevity of life expectancy, quality of life, vitality and mobility become higher priorities as we age.
   3. Weight loss should not be the focus of any health program, target weight should be one of many measures for overall health.
   4. Interesting for dentists - daily brushing and flossing will make a person 6.4 years younger according to RealAge.com
   5. Regular weight lifting, including heavy weights(!) addresses significant muscular atrophy issues and boosts testosterone levels for men. This sounds important. Get a personal trainer to work with at least twice per week.
   6. Nutrition. Processed food bad, whole and natural food good. Jack LaLanne might have a point.
   7. Many people are sensitive to certain foods - highly refined wheat flour tops the list. Reducing or eliminating wheat from your diet by avoiding breads, pastas and breaded foods can stimulate weight loss for many and promote health.
   8. Ditto for dairy. Did it ever strike you that most creatures get dairy for the first 3-4 months of life and then Never Again?!

   One of my lifetime goals is to maintain excellent physical muscle tone. That is a process not an end. I commend you for sharing your Pudge Watch - very courageous and a model for your clients.

   Go Ron!

2. katie Says:
   October 23rd, 2007 at 4:42 pm

   Hi Ron

   I won’t be “turned off” if you give us a weekly update. 2-3 weeks is a long time to go with out having someone to report to. That’s weight watchers talking here but in my weight loss journey that is very true. Although I don’t go to the meetings anymore I still check in weekly with my friend that I joined with. I have some great recipes too if you need some different things to try.

   Katie

3. Mark A. Baird Says:
   October 23rd, 2007 at 7:02 pm

   Dear Ron;
   If you are really serious about getting in shape I can personally recommend using the following program http://www. beachbody.com their P-90 program is reasonable and provides you with a rigorous exercise routine as well as diet program to follow they will also hook you up with other individuals to work out with. This program is very intense 12 videos of simple exercises to do to totally work over your body and condition different areas of the body each day providing cardio, strength, stretching, yoga all demonstrated for you and basically no machines to buy or gyms to join except you might want to get the chin up bar for any doorway, and maybe some free weights but only if you really get inspired believe me if you can do all the routines as demonstrated you will get in phenominal shape. I use it to train for the Molokai channel canoe race from molokai to oahu 41 miles open ocean canoe paddling 6 man outrigger canoes and there is no better cross training method. I am 60 next year and this was my 9th crossing. Aloha and good luck Mark Baird

4. j blakemore Says:
   October 23rd, 2007 at 7:46 pm

   its about time you got rid of that fat ass of yours!! good luck

5. sheri Leeper Says:
   October 23rd, 2007 at 9:08 pm

   Wow, no wander you were cranky when I saw you! I must say you do seem to always surprise me. Are you working with someone or just doing this yourself? If anyone can do this, it is you! You accomplish more in one day than most do in months. I wish I had your energy!
   Sweetness and I are training tomorrow for new report cards. That should be a blast. If I don’t spontaneously combust before Thursday, I’ll see you then.

6. Dr. Catherine Says:
   October 24th, 2007 at 8:20 am

   Subject: Re: Dr. Ron’s Tidbits: This week’s updates

   Ron

   I read your “pudge watch” article. first: let me say you are far too hard on yourself!!!!!! You are not that bad. Second, I do not think you should aim to look like you do in the 17 year old photo.. I am not worried that I do not look 17.

   My “tips” for losing weight:

   I lost about 10 pounds when I first “retired” and have not regained it so far. I found exercise was the key. It makes you feel so much better and the bonus is you lose weight and look better. To stay motivated “splurge” and hire a personal trainer at a good gym. this way you have to “show up” as you have prepaid, and unlike us wimpy dentists, they make you pay if you no show or short cancel. A trainer will work you in gradually. Your body burns fat for hours after you stop the workout. You will trim up and tone up. You will have fun and make new friends. It will not be boring or monatonous, tempting you to skip out. If you work out alone you will be too easy on yourself or too repetative.

   Next..drop eating so much bread….my trainer told me to stop the bread at lunch time (sandwiches) as I said I got the post lunch sleepiness. It worked and I lost weight. I now eat salad, fruit, protein at lunch. Also..no more peanut butter except a rare treat.

   Going slow with your goals is good, as you will more likely keep it off.

   Good luck and enjoy the process!

   Catherine Vetrano

7. Dennis Says:
   October 24th, 2007 at 8:24 am

   OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   Dr. Ron, I, too, have been hounded by the pudge during the past several years, and have half-heartedly “thought” through my cause. You have inspired me to follow my doctors recommendations and have a “consistent” healthy diet and exercise regiment to reduce (I don’t think eliminate can happen) my pudge (all under a doctor’s care, of course).

   However, I don’t think I can share by “bareness” as you have.

   Thank you, my friend, for providing the inspiration.

   Dennis

8. Cathy Says:
   October 24th, 2007 at 8:28 am

   I looked at your website about your “pudge”. You are a brave man. I hope you are now using your heart rate monitor or at least a pedometer. Perhaps knowing the number of calories going in and the number of calories being burned will help you reach that goal even faster.
   Good Luck! You picked a tough time to start with the holidays coming up-but I know you can do it!
   Cathy

9. Sean Says:
   October 24th, 2007 at 8:31 am

   Just as I said yesterday! There you are taking risks!

   Now that you have done this you are sure to succeed.

   Nice work and continued success!

10. Fred Hecht Says:
    November 1st, 2007 at 9:21 am

    I will still think of you as the little Budda

11. Mary Kolk Says:
    November 1st, 2007 at 6:19 pm

    It’s great to hear you’re committed to weight loss and physical fitness! As someone who has lost 40 pounds (and have a husband who lost 80 pounds) on a controlled carbohydrate lifestyle and have both kept that weight off effortlessly for the nearly 5 years now, you gotta know I am going to recommend that you read the great new book by Gary Taubes, “Good Calories, Bad Calories” Gary is an award winning science writer who has done 5 years of research on the subject of what really makes us fat. It is a detailed account of how we have gotten to where we are, why there is an epidemic of diabetes and obesity in this country. And no, I do not have any financial interest in Gary Taubes except that this is an exceptionally well written and well researched book. Dr. Andrew Weil expressed his congratulations to Mr. Taubes saying that this book should be read by every physician and intern in the country - it will turn nutrition on its ear.
    Good Luck, Dr. Ron. Don’t forget to get the book - it makes for good reading on the tread mill.
    All my best,
    Mary

12. Healthy Lifestyle Features Says:
    November 7th, 2007 at 1:44 am

    Healthy Lifestyle Features…

    I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

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