Fat 2 Fit RadioLive Like The Fit, Healthy Person You Want To BecomeHomeAboutHostsLinksStoreSubscribeToolsAnti-Depressants and Weight GainWritten on May 21, 2013 – 11:03 pm | by Russ TurleyA 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 medication that can cause you to gain weight.  The topic was also covered in Chapter 50 of  our Fat 2 Fit book.  The good news is that if you are saddled with taking these medications, you don’t have to gain weight.I’ve included Chapter 50 as a “podcast” with this post.Let me know if you’d like to hear more on the subject.Download Chapter 50 PDF for Free!E-Book PDF: Open in New Window| DownloadTags: antidepressants, drugs, weight gainPosted in General, Nutrition |   1 Comment »Fat 2 Fit #147 – Weight Loss with Parkinson’sWritten on May 8, 2013 – 10:15 pm | by Helana BrigmanExercise 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 weight-loss topics yet to be addressed on the show: Parkinson’s Disease.  We play a voicemail from listener Debbie and hear many of the struggles post-operation patients experience in weight gain and muscle weakness after deep brain stimulation surgery.Parkinson’s affects about 1% of the population between ages 55 and 65 (WebMD), and, consequently, little is known about its relationship to weight loss and muscle growth.Russ and Helana review a recent study involving a group of 22 Parkinson’s patients (15 male, 7 female) after deep brain stimulation surgery. More and more, research shows significant weight gain in both men and women, but with shocking results in longterm follow ups.In the past, we’ve discussed how good old exercise and smart nutrition can influence Type 2 Diabetes (#70) and offer great listener success stories (#102).  Yet with Parkinson’s, successful recovery continues to be far more complex.Russ checks in with listeners Renee and James, covering everything from nutritional information between beans and lentils to over-exertion and blood-shot eyes.  He then revisits the topic of “starvation mode” with a new article by Tom Venudo, detailing that starvation mode not only negatively affects your body’s metabolism, but also your body’s ability to lose weight longterm.As always, take a look at the show notes for our recipe of the week, cited articles, listener stories, and other great reads. For healthful eating ideas, checkout the recipe of the week or signup for the Weekly Recipe Newsletter at Clearly Delicious.Good People: Bill Geist on Parkinson’s Revelation,”Very Diff