Every Super Villain Has a Story

After having my name bantered about the blogosphere by several people, I figured it was time for me to take control of my story and tell my side of things.

You see, a couple of years ago I got labeled as the Evil Dr. Ard by a young man who shall remain nameless (to protect the identity of minors). However, his grandfather (Dean Harold Jones) is primarily responsible for initiating my turn to the "Dark Side." As I recall the story, he and his grandson were playing with action figures and Dean Jones, who had recently started the EatRight program at UAB, prompted him to come up with some nicknames for me. I'm sure his grandson said things like "Really Great Doctor" or "Super Man", but not being satisfied with those depictions of me, Dean Jones pushed for something a bit more sinister. Hence, you have the creation of the Evil Dr. Ard. (If you're interested in the whole story see Dean Jones is Losing It )

Well, being the popular guy that he is, Dean Jones got this nickname spreading around pretty fast. He told all the staff at EatRight and many of the other patients. He even paid Shonnie Wilson, one of our many outstanding OPTIFAST patients and author of another great blog- Diary of an Angry Fat Woman, to adopt the name. No matter how I try to shake the name, it seems to be sticking.

So, when you can't beat'em, you join'em. I'll be using my Evil Dr. Ard blog to share strategies to help you lose weight and keep it off. We work with individuals in the Birmingham, AL region on a daily basis in our award winning EatRight by UAB program, so I know that the fight to lose weight is a challenge. However, it's one that can be overcome with the right help. Our philosophy is that there is no magic bullet or one-size fits all approach. Everyone is different and may require some unique approaches based on those differences. We focus on the best medical evidence and technology to stay above the fray of fly-by-night weight loss plans that have no chance of working. What I plan to do with this blog is give you access to my expertise and opinion about how to tailor a plan for yourself.

The staff at EatRight will be assisting me with topics from time to time. We have a great team of professionally trained dietitians, exercise specialists, behaviorists, nurses, and physicians who provide a comprehensive perspective on what you need to build a successful weight loss plan. Please follow along and send your specific questions. I may be evil, but I'm always happy to help!