Archives: January 2008

Wed Jan 30, 2008

The Biggest Loser

At Fitness First when I walk on the elliptical, I'm usually facing the TV screen showing the "Biggest Loser" program. Have you seen this beast? I have strong objections to it.

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Posted by: Michael Anchors MD PhD on Jan 30, 08 | 12:45 pm | Profile

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Wed Jan 23, 2008

Making Diabetes Go Away

Using phen-pro and treating my patients like respected fellow adults, teaching them, I regularly make type 2 diabetes go away. 35% of the U.S. population is obese. Another 30% are overweight. 12% have type 2 diabetes. Most type 2 diabetics make lots of insulin; they make more even than non-diabetics do. They just can't make enough to overcome their overeating and predilection for candy.
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Posted by: Michael Anchors MD PhD on Jan 23, 08 | 2:37 pm | Profile

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Sat Jan 12, 2008

Malignant Optimism

Our favorite description of ourselves, from foreigners, has always been that Americans are optimists. It's true, but it may not be a compliment. Optimism means seeing more the good side of life, than the bad. Confidence, even baseless confidence, in the face of obstacles. It means eating a big piece of cake and not being ashamed, hoping not to gain weight tomorrow.
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Posted by: Michael Anchors MD PhD on Jan 12, 08 | 1:50 pm | Profile

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Wed Jan 09, 2008

How U.s. Obesity Will End (Soon)

All bad things come to an end. I always say that when you hear a saying such as "people say X", X is always untrue. Consider the proverb "all good things come to an end". Actually good things can last a long time. Only bad things end quickly, by generating opposition.
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Posted by: Michael Anchors MD PhD on Jan 09, 08 | 2:20 pm | Profile

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