Guys…what’s your gut feeling? No, I don’t mean that gut around your waist but rather your ‘inner voice’ gut. Is it telling you to pay more attention to what you eat? Is it time to turn that gut feeling into gut reduction?

Speaking of successful gut reduction, I’m excited to have Steve Holbrook, WDBO’s Program Director, back again on this week’s podcast so be sure and listen. If you recall, Steve was our guest on the January 28th podcast when we talked about protein for weight loss. Steve had heard me discuss the new research on protein and weight loss during my radio segment and he took it on as his weight challenge.

Steve has not only lost over 10 pounds in the last two months or so but he has dramatically changed his eating habits. He now includes a lean protein source at every meal and eats more total grams of protein per day than he did prior to starting the weight challenge. A long distance biker, Steve needs the protein to replenish, maintain and build new muscle.

You’ll want to hear how Steve successfully navigates his many business lunches and dinners and still stays in control of his eating. He talks about how most golfers think about their shot before they take it and how he has made this strategy work for him when he eats out and selects food.

Steve feels good about his weight and body and the way that his clothes fit. Speaking of body image, this past week the media was all over the comments made by conservative pundit Laura Ingraham about Meghan McCain’s (daughter of John McCain) weight. Women can be very cruel to one another as many of you have shared with me. You can read Meghan’s blog that addresses these comments at her blog for The Daily Beast.

As I commented on her blog, women are held up to unrealistic weight and body images (including the inability to age gracefully) yet most women in this country are a size 12 or 14. There is also a double standard with men. It is doubtful you would ever hear a man trash another man for his gut being too large or having a double or triple chin. Certainly not in a business situation. Everyone but especially young girls and women should be empowered to eat a healthy diet, be proud of their body image and feel good about themselves regardless of their size and weight.