It may be surprising to learn that over 70% of weight loss has to do with nutrition, not exercise. Don’t get me wrong, our bodies need exercise, but it doesn’t contribute to weight loss (or maintenance) as much as people […]
Can You Be a Parent AND an Athlete?
Each week many television stations highlight a local high school or college “scholar athlete.” And rightfully so. These student athletes work hard both in the classroom and in the sports realm, juggling the rigorous demands of academic excellence and athletic […]
FITNESS FRIDAY: Kicking More Butt
Part of our ongoing Fitness Friday series. Quick question, why are you trying to lose weight? Losing weight because “it’s healthier” is a commendable, existential reason to start getting in shape. But for a lot of guys, myself included, it’s not […]
INTRODUCING: FITNESS FRIDAY
Have you been watching the NBC series Biggest Loser this season? I have. And what I’ve been struck by most this season is how many of the contestants are fathers. Young fathers. Guys in their late 20’s and early 30’s […]
How To Have a Healthy Vacation This Summer
Do you worry what to do with your healthy living routine when you go on vacation? I just returned from a 2 week summer holiday with my family. After eating whatever I wanted and not exercising for 2 weeks I […]
[DAD FITNESS] The Einstein Workout
E=mc² You might remember this from your old high school math class. It was Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. Despite Einstein’s well known brilliance, what amazes me even more was he was also a busy dad of 3 kids. Einstein […]
Staying Fit Over the Holidays: The secret to less stress and keeping the weight off
You have undoubtedly heard the saying, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” The fitness equivalent to that statement is one of my favorite quotes by Jane Caminos; “A waist is a terrible thing to mind.” That is never […]
[DAD FITNESS] The REAL Secret To Transforming Your Body
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” “Knowledge is power.” Inspirational quotes are great for motivation and posting on your Facebook account, but they will do nothing for […]
Finally! The Answer to Permanent Weight Loss (Part II)
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two part series. You can find Part I here: http://thefatherlife.com/2009/09/29/finally-the-answer-to-permanent-weight-loss-part-i/ The answer is really simple: if you are not losing weight it is because you are eating as many calories as you […]
Finally! The Answer to Permanent Weight Loss (Part I)
Why can’t you just lose that weight! You watch what you eat and try to eat healthy and exercise–but the weight just won’t come off. Now I invite you to Part I of “the answer to weight loss,” where you […]
No Pain, No Gain? The Truth About Exercise and Results
The comedian Emo Phillips said, “At my lemonade stand I used to give the first glass away free and charge five dollars for the second glass. The refill contained the antidote.” There’s a huge correlation between the genius of Emo’s […]
[DAD FITNESS] Watch Your Waistline – 5 Tips For Eating Out
If you are eating out a lot you are putting your waistline at risk! Follow these 5 simple tips to eating healthy while eating at your favorite restaurants. 1. Never go to a restaurant starving! You are setting yourself up […]
Health Hazard: Skipping Lunch
Do you hectically work through lunch, rushing around with no time to refuel? Do you think you are fine because you don’t feel miserable? What people don’t realize is that they need to give their system more energy every four to […]
Secrets to Successful Weight Loss Resolutions
The first month of the new year makes us feel full of so many possibilities, and at this time of the year we are so gung-ho to begin anew, making the best and biggest changes possible. Now, find out how the way you state your resolutions can mean […]