Fit Father Project Podcast
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIf you’re a busy guy in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, chances are you have heard that you can no longer reap the benefits of the days of your youth. Society has told you that it’s not possible for you to stay lean, stay fit, and have the exuberance and energy you once felt and had as a young man.
These constant messages are telling us that it's ok to not be our best selves. We don’t have to try or stay hungry as we once did when we were young. We no longer have anything to prove to ourselves. These messages are also contributing to a larger problem we are not addressing.
Obesity.
In the U.S., today, nearly 50% of all men over 40 are obesity. Being overweight and out of shape is the number one contributor to early death. And today more men are passing away at younger ages than ever before. Cancer diagnoses in men are escalating. Men are being put on prescription meds for blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease at younger ages. And more families are losing fathers and husbands by the day.
Obesity is the enemy, the one that sits on the top of the hill peering down at us from afar. We have allowed for far too long to let ourselves lose.
To take the hill is no easy task. There are no quick fixes. There are no hacks or shortcuts to winning this battle to a better and more healthy life.
The only way to win is to work. Every day, little by little. And with the right methods, tools, and strategies, together we can help you stand tall against the enemy of obesity and mediocrity and take back your life.
Hi, I’m Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, CEO of The Fit Father Project and Host of this show, the Fit Father Project Podcast. For the last 10 years, my team and I have perfected a health and weight loss system designed exclusively For Men Over 40. 40,000 men in over 100 countries have come through Fit Father Project ready to take on their own hill and conquer their enemies.
And now it’s time we help you with yours.
On this podcast, we’re going to cover tactics and strategies to help you wage war against your enemy such as
- How to increase your testosterone to build age-defying muscle
- How to make healthy eating simple and sustainable.
- How to become the best version of yourself.
My commitment to you is to set you up for success. Truth be told, there will be times your mind will tell you to take it easy, to go back to unhealthy habits.
There will be times that the daily stresses of life will make you feel like the only way to deal with it is to eat your favorite junk food meal.
There will be times you will feel satisfied with where you are and give up because you’re content.
But together on this podcast, we will stay the course and conquer the hill.
To get the latest episodes of the Fit Father Project Podcast, follow us on Apple, Spotify, and or wherever you get your podcast and turn your notifications on so you know when a new episode drops.
Stay Strong. Stay Vigilant. And Take the Hill.
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Episodes
The Difference Between Tactics and Strategy For Achieving Your Health Goals
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBWe often talk about the everyday tactics of losing weight and achieving your health goals, such as getting the right amount of sleep and eating clean, but it’s not so often that we discuss the higher level strategy, like what your desired outcome is and how you’ll measure success. Without the strategy, your journey is like taking steps towards an unknown destination. You can do the right things all day long, but if you do not know where you are actually headed and why, you’ll never know if yo...
Dr. A Talks: The Difference Between Tactics and Strategy For Achieving Your Health Goals
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBWe often talk about the everyday tactics of losing weight and achieving your health goals, such as getting the right amount of sleep and eating clean, but it’s not so often that we discuss the higher level strategy, like what your desired outcome is and how you’ll measure success. Without the strategy, your journey is like taking steps towards an unknown destination. You can do the right things all day long, but if you do not know where you are actually headed and why, you’ll never know if ...
FFP Member Stories: How Craig Is Restarting His Weight Loss Journey After Setbacks Derailed Him
August 11, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBIn today’s episode of the podcast, I am very excited to be welcoming one of our Fit Father Project team members, and FFP Legend, Craig Taylor. If you are a member of the Fit Father Project, it’s very likely that you have been in communication with Craig at some point during your journey, and if you’re a long time FFP member, you may even remember Craig’s own journey of losing over 120lbs! Craig joins me on today’s episode to talk about a topic that many of you will be able to relate to, wh...
How Craig Is Restarting His Weight Loss Journey After Setbacks Derailed Him
August 11, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBIn today’s episode of the podcast, I am very excited to be welcoming one of our Fit Father Project team members, and FFP Legend, Craig Taylor. If you are a member of the Fit Father Project, it’s very likely that you have been in communication with Craig at some point during your journey, and if you’re a long time FFP member, you may even remember Craig’s own journey of losing over 120lbs! Craig joins me on today’s episode to talk about a topic that many of you will be able to relate to, which...
The Two Types of Motivation That Drive Health & Fitness Success!
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBWhenever you start a health & fitness journey, you are often driven by a motivating reason. However, how do you consistently use motivation to keep you on the right track when the novelty or importance of your initial motivator is a distant memory? In today’s podcast, I will speak about two different types of motivation, and how you can use both of them to kickstart your goals… and stick to them! Through feedback from many men who start our FF30X program every month, we have been able to iden...
Dr. A Talks: The Two Types of Motivation That Drive Health & Fitness Success!
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBWhenever you start a health & fitness journey, you are often driven by a motivating reason. However, how do you consistently use motivation to keep you on the right track when the novelty or importance of your initial motivator is a distant memory? In today’s podcast, I will speak about two different types of motivation, and how you can use both of them to kickstart your goals… and stick to them! Through feedback from many men who start our FF30X program every month, we have been able to i...
How Suresh Went From Taking Medication For Diabetes to Having 6-Pack Abs… at 58!
August 04, 2021 12:30 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBToday’s guest is Suresh Padmanabhan, a Fit Father Project member who made the kind of transformation with us that he had been trying for, for many years. Many of you listening today will relate to Suresh’s story. Traveling for work, making poor choices when eating out, and skipping workouts. Suresh would get to New Year and try a new health kick to get in shape, only to fall back into old habits within a couple of months. Suresh’s journey with us then took him from 24% body fat to 8.5% in 8 ...
FFP Member Stories: How Suresh Went From Taking Medication For Diabetes to Having 6-Pack Abs… at 58!
August 04, 2021 12:30 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBToday’s guest is Suresh Padmanabhan, a Fit Father Project member who made the kind of transformation with us that he had been trying for, for many years. Many of you listening today will relate to Suresh’s story. Traveling for work, making poor choices when eating out, and skipping workouts. Suresh would get to New Year and try a new health kick to get in shape, only to fall back into old habits within a couple of months. Suresh’s journey with us then took him from 24% body fat to 8.5% in...
Dr. A Talks: How To Optimize Your Sleep For Longevity & Performance!
August 02, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBCan sleep really help you live longer and perform better…? YES, 100%! In fact, here at the Fit Father Project, we consider sleep more important than exercise. Crazy right?? Now, that doesn’t mean we want to encourage you to spend all day sleeping and never think about another workout again. It simply means that when you’re prioritizing your schedule, sleep should play a very key role, ahead even of formal workouts. Some of the information I share with you in this episode may surprise you,...
How To Optimize Your Sleep For Longevity & Performance!
August 02, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBCan sleep really help you live longer and perform better…? YES, 100%! In fact, here at the Fit Father Project, we consider sleep more important than exercise. Crazy right?? Now, that doesn’t mean we want to encourage you to spend all day sleeping and never think about another workout again. It simply means that when you’re prioritizing your schedule, sleep should play a very key role, ahead even of formal workouts. Some of the information I share with you in this episode may surprise you, bu...
Ironman to Dad-Bod and Back - How David Regained His Former Fitness With The FFP
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBFor this episode, I welcome another one of our successful program members, David Koontz. David has been a member of our programs since July 2020, but joined our transformation contest in January 2021 and made significant changes to his physique. As you’ll hear in the episode, David was always athletic. Whether that was football in high school, running marathons, or competing in Triathlons and Ironman, he was always interested in staying physically active and staying competitive in his races. ...
FFP Member Stories: Ironman to Dad-Bod and Back - How David Regained His Former Fitness With The FFP
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBFor this episode, I welcome another one of our successful program members, David Koontz. David has been a member of our programs since July 2020, but joined our transformation contest in January 2021 and made significant changes to his physique. As you’ll hear in the episode, David was always athletic. Whether that was football in high school, running marathons, or competing in Triathlons and Ironman, he was always interested in staying physically active and staying competitive in his races...
The Foundations of Healthy Eating & Nutrition For Men Over 40
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBDid you know that around 80% of your health, fitness, and weight loss results come from nutrition? What you put into your body on a daily basis really does have that much of an impact! With that in mind, this podcast episode will help you understand the key principles of a sustainable, healthy eating plan and offer you some action steps that you can take away today to improve the way you eat and hopefully the way you think about what you eat each day. One of the main points that I hope you ta...
Dr. A Talks: The Foundations of Healthy Eating & Nutrition For Men Over 40
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBDid you know that around 80% of your health, fitness, and weight loss results come from nutrition? What you put into your body on a daily basis really does have that much of an impact! With that in mind, this podcast episode will help you understand the key principles of a sustainable, healthy eating plan and offer you some action steps that you can take away today to improve the way you eat and hopefully the way you think about what you eat each day. One of the main points that I hope you...
FFP Member Stories: The Power of Mindset & Motivation on a Weight Loss Transformation
July 21, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBThis podcast episode is one that I personally loved recording, and am super excited to share with you today. My guest is Jeff Shipman, who won 2nd place in our 2021 transformation contest, winning $3,000. Jeff has an amazing story, which involves his entire family. If there was one man who optimizes the Fit Father Project ethos, Jeff is that man. Jeff has led his wife and 3 teenage children into a healthier lifestyle through his transformation journey. Jeff and I discuss how he got started...
The Power of Mindset & Motivation on a Weight Loss Transformation
July 21, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBThis podcast episode is one that I personally loved recording, and am super excited to share with you today. My guest is Jeff Shipman, who won 2nd place in our 2021 transformation contest, winning $3,000. Jeff has an amazing story, which involves his entire family. If there was one man who optimizes the Fit Father Project ethos, Jeff is that man. Jeff has led his wife and 3 teenage children into a healthier lifestyle through his transformation journey. Jeff and I discuss how he got started wi...
The Benefits & Foundations of Muscle Building For Men Over 40
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBThere are many benefits that can come from building muscle in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, such as increasing testosterone levels, igniting your metabolism, and strengthening your body. Understanding the foundations of muscle building will help you to stay strong and healthy later into life, meaning that you will not fall into the ‘frail old man’ category as you get older. Building muscle as you age is all about consistency, so keep track of your weights, monitor your progress often by taking b...
Dr. A Talks: The Benefits & Foundations of Muscle Building For Men Over 40
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBThere are many benefits that can come from building muscle in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, such as increasing testosterone levels, igniting your metabolism, and strengthening your body. Understanding the foundations of muscle building will help you to stay strong and healthy later into life, meaning that you will not fall into the ‘frail old man’ category as you get older. Building muscle as you age is all about consistency, so keep track of your weights, monitor your progress often by takin...
FFP Member Stories: How Martin Reidy Lost 40lbs & Won $10,000 With The Fit Father Project
July 14, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIf you’ve ever tried to lose weight and get into a workout routine, you’ll know that it’s not always plain sailing. There are ups and downs with almost every attempt, and it’s a continuous course correction where you have to take the losses with the wins, but ultimately never give up. In today’s episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. A chats with our New Year transformation contest winner, Martin Reidy. Martin lost 40lbs in 5 months, changed his habits, changed his physique, and won...
How Martin Reidy Lost 40lbs & Won $10,000 With The Fit Father Project
July 14, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIf you’ve ever tried to lose weight and get into a workout routine, you’ll know that it’s not always plain sailing. There are ups and downs with almost every attempt, and it’s a continuous course correction where you have to take the losses with the wins, but ultimately never give up. In today’s episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. A chats with our New Year transformation contest winner, Martin Reidy. Martin lost 40lbs in 5 months, changed his habits, changed his physique, and won $...
The 4 Principles of Effective Exercise for Men Over 40
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBAre you a man over 40, who’s wondering why any exercise you do isn’t reaping the same rewards that it once did? If you are, don’t worry. Firstly, you are not alone, and secondly, what Dr. A shares in this podcast episode will get you back on track and help you understand what exercise is most effective as you age… and why! In this episode, Dr. A discusses the 4 key principles of effective exercise for men over 40. You’ll learn: How to make sure you’re being kind to your body and joints. How t...
Dr. A Talks: The 4 Principles of Effective Exercise for Men Over 40
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBAre you a man over 40, who’s wondering why any exercise you do isn’t reaping the same rewards that it once did? If you are, don’t worry. Firstly, you are not alone, and secondly, what Dr. A shares in this podcast episode will get you back on track and help you understand what exercise is most effective as you age… and why! In this episode, Dr. A discusses the 4 key principles of effective exercise for men over 40. You’ll learn: How to make sure you’re being kind to your body and joints. Ho...
How Andre got 6-pack abs at Age 42 and reversed disease!
June 30, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBToday’s podcast guest is another one of our truly amazing, visible transformations here at the FFP, Andre Aubry! If you have seen Andre’s pictures, I’m sure you’ll agree, he has made an amazing leap forward with his body transformation, dropping 21lbs and making an incredible improvement to his physique. As well as the physical change though, Andre, a 42-year-old Father of 3 has made a mental and spiritual change too. This has helped him become a great role model to his children and lead his...
FFP Member Stories: How Andre Got 6-Pack Abs at Age 42 and Reversed Disease!
June 30, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBToday’s podcast guest is another one of our truly amazing, visible transformations here at the FFP, Andre Aubry! If you have seen Andre’s pictures, I’m sure you’ll agree, he has made an amazing leap forward with his body transformation, dropping 21lbs and making an incredible improvement to his physique. As well as the physical change though, Andre, a 42-year-old Father of 3 has made a mental and spiritual change too. This has helped him become a great role model to his children and lead ...
Dr. A Talks: Diets Suck. You Need A SYSTEM
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony talks about how building a good nutrition system will help you eat healthy and lose weight, and how ‘diets’ are always destined to fail you.Having a system that helps you standardize the majority of your meals will improve your eating habits over the long term. This is the best method for creating a sustainably healthy meal plan.With a system in place, you cut out the uncertainty of what you will eat at each meal. For example, ...
Diets Suck. You Need A SYSTEM - chat w/ Dr. A
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony talks about how building a good nutrition system will help you eat healthy and lose weight, and how ‘diets’ are always destined to fail you.Having a system that helps you standardize the majority of your meals will improve your eating habits over the long term. This is the best method for creating a sustainably healthy meal plan.With a system in place, you cut out the uncertainty of what you will eat at each meal. For example, if...
Happy Father's Day - 10 Quotes of Inspiration
June 20, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBA good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, and valuable assets in our society. In this Father Day's Episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. A brings a special message to all the hardworking, dedicated, and loving fathers out there. Happy Father's Day from all of us here at the Fit Father Project. For more information on how the Fit Father Project can help you, visit: https://www.fitfatherproject.com -- FF30X is the Simple, Sustainable, and Specific Weight Loss Program t...
FFP Member Stories: How The Threat of More Medication Kick-Started Glen’s Transformation
June 02, 2021 12:15 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBIn another incredible and inspiring interview with one of the Fit Father Projects’ successful members, this episode of the podcast introduces us to Glen Page, a 57-year-old teacher who transformed his health and fitness after his Doctor wanted to put him on more medication for high blood pressure. In this conversation, Dr. Anthony and Glen discuss how his transformation has impacted his health, the health and wellbeing of his family, and how the program has helped with building a stronger m...
How The Threat of More Medication Kick-Started Glen’s Transformation
June 02, 2021 12:15 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBIn another incredible and inspiring interview with one of the Fit Father Projects’ successful members, this episode of the podcast introduces us to Glen Page, a 57-year-old teacher who transformed his health and fitness after his Doctor wanted to put him on more medication for high blood pressure. In this conversation, Dr. Anthony and Glen discuss how his transformation has impacted his health, the health and wellbeing of his family, and how the program has helped with building a stronger min...
FFP Member Stories: How Lee Set His Mind On His Goal and Lost Over 75lbs at Age 50
June 02, 2021 12:10 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBToday’s guest is Lee Spach, one of the Fit Father Projects’ most visibly successful members. Having lost over 75lbs at the age of 50, and getting into better shape than he was back in his Army Ranger days, Lee continues to keep the weight off by following what he learned on the FFP program. Dr. Anthony digs into Lee’s entire journey, from the physical assessment that spurred his decision to lose weight to being a regular runner who is in incredible physical shape and healthier than many m...
How Lee Set His Mind On His Goal and Lost Over 75lbs at Age 50
June 02, 2021 12:10 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBToday’s guest is Lee Spach, one of the Fit Father Projects’ most visibly successful members. Having lost over 75lbs at the age of 50, and getting into better shape than he was back in his Army Ranger days, Lee continues to keep the weight off by following what he learned on the FFP program. Dr. Anthony digs into Lee’s entire journey, from the physical assessment that spurred his decision to lose weight to being a regular runner who is in incredible physical shape and healthier than many men ...
Dr. A Talks: Can Changing Your Mindset Transform Your Body?
June 02, 2021 12:05 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Anthony looks at how creating a solid mindset and finding your true “why” is one of the most important steps to being successful in your health goals. Your “Why”, or your deep internal sense of motivation, is the moral compass that helps you make better decisions at key moments in your journey. Do you choose Salmon or a Cheeseburger from the menu? Do you choose to reach for Ice-cream and Cookies after a hard day at work? Each decision you make throughout the day has ...
Can Changing Your Mind Help You Change Your Body?
June 02, 2021 12:05 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Anthony looks at how creating a solid mindset and finding your true “why” is one of the most important steps to being successful in your health goals. Your “Why”, or your deep internal sense of motivation, is the moral compass that helps you make better decisions at key moments in your journey. Do you choose Salmon or a Cheeseburger from the menu? Do you choose to reach for Ice-cream and Cookies after a hard day at work? Each decision you make throughout the day has a p...
Can Changing Your Mindset Transform Your Body?
June 02, 2021 12:05 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Anthony looks at how creating a solid mindset and finding your true “why” is one of the most important steps to being successful in your health goals. Your “Why”, or your deep internal sense of motivation, is the moral compass that helps you make better decisions at key moments in your journey. Do you choose Salmon or a Cheeseburger from the menu? Do you choose to reach for Ice-cream and Cookies after a hard day at work? Each decision you make throughout the day has a p...
Dr. A Talks: You are NOT over the HILL
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBIn the very first episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the Founder, and CEO of the Fit Father Project introduces you to the concept of ‘Taking the Hill’! Over the past decade, Dr. Anthony and the Fit Father Project team has worked with tens of thousands of guys in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond, to transform their bodies and their health. Far from being ‘Over the Hill’, these men have ‘Taken the Hill’, by not accepting that they are too old to lose belly fat,...
The Fit Father Mission: You are NOT over the HILL
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBIn the very first episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the Founder, and CEO of the Fit Father Project introduces you to the concept of ‘Taking the Hill’! Over the past decade, Dr. Anthony and the Fit Father Project team has worked with tens of thousands of guys in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond, to transform their bodies and their health. Far from being ‘Over the Hill’, these men have ‘Taken the Hill’, by not accepting that they are too old to lose belly fat, to...
Taking The Hill
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBIn the very first episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the Founder, and CEO of the Fit Father Project introduces you to the concept of ‘Taking the Hill’! Over the past decade, Dr. Anthony and the Fit Father Project team has worked with tens of thousands of guys in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond, to transform their bodies and their health. Far from being ‘Over the Hill’, these men have ‘Taken the Hill’, by not accepting that they are too old to lose belly fat, to...
It's Time to Take the Hill
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.29 MBIn the U.S., today, nearly 50% of all men over 40 are obese. Being overweight and out of shape is the number one contributor to early death. And today more men are passing away at younger ages than ever before. Cancer diagnoses in men are escalating. Men are being put on prescription meds for blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease at younger ages. And more families are losing fathers and husbands by the day. Obesity is the enemy, the one that sits on the top of the hill peeri...
Welcome to Fit Father Podcast - (Listen First)
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.29 MBIn the U.S., today, nearly 50% of all men over 40 are obese. Being overweight and out of shape is the number one contributor to early death. And today more men are passing away at younger ages than ever before. Cancer diagnoses in men are escalating. Men are being put on prescription meds for blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease at younger ages. And more families are losing fathers and husbands by the day. Obesity is the enemy, the one that sits on the top of the hill ...