A listener named Rita wrote in asking if anti-depressants can cause you to gain weight.  So, can they? Absolutely. Jeff and I discussed this topic on Show #81 back in November 2009.  The truth is that anti-depressants are not the only type of medica

Exercise and healthful eating are a no-fail recipe for weight-loss success. But, in the case of certain rare diseases, losing weight just isn't this simple. In today's episode of Fat 2 Fit Radio (#147), Russ and Helana discuss one of the more serious w

"I'm eating 1500 calories.  Why am I still gaining weight?" "Does menopause play a role in weight gain?" "How much can I eat?" and, "How can I make DOMS more bearable?" These are some of the questions Russ and Helana answer in Episode #146 of Fat 2 F

In today's episode of Fat 2 Fit Radio, Russ and Helana check back in with listener Caren about her fitness and weight loss goals before listening to a voicemail from a caller in Kennedale, TX.  Helana reveals some good weight loss news, and Russ keeps th

In Episode #144 of Fat 2 Fit Radio, Russ checks in with Helana and listener David about their fitness goals and recent progress, discussing past injuries and unhappy belly fat. We also look at the 70+ listener suggestions for running apps at our Facebook

In today's episode of Fat 2 Fit Radio, we check in with Helana and listener Caren about their body fat percentages, goals, and those hard-to-avoid numbers on the scale. We respond to listener comments from episode 142 (no, muscle does not turn into fat)

The female body is complicated and calculators can be tough.  Between body fat percentages, BMI, height, weight, and measurements, there are countless ways to measure and track the progress of your fit and healthy lifestyle.  But, what numbers should yo

The proliferation of apps on iPhones and Android devices has produced some great fitness apps. Tracking calories and tracking workouts becomes super easy with these apps. But each one has it's own spin on how they track these activities. The most popular

The proliferation of apps on iPhones and Android devices has produced some great fitness apps. Tracking calories and tracking workouts becomes super easy with these apps. But each one has it's own spin on how they track these activities.

You are doing everything right in changing your lifestyle, but despite seeing progress you're still feeling burned out. That's William's problem. He's in the gym 6 days a week and is making all his own food. He's meeting all his daily goals,