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Want your kids and spouse excited about healthier eating without the dinner-table battles? In this episode of The Fatherhood Fitness Podcast, Anthony shares simple strategies to get your whole family on board.You’ll learn:How to lead by example so healthy habits stickEasy swaps that keep pizza night (and everyone’s favorites) on the menuPractical tips to give kids and spouses a say in meal planningA smarter way to talk about food without labeling them as “good” or “bad” Learn how small changes can create big wins for your family’s health.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application
If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to do everything right but still not getting the results you want, this episode is going to hit home.If you know something needs to change but haven’t quite figured out how to make it work in your life, this will give you a clearer direction.And if you’re ready to take that next step, there’s an opportunity waiting for you.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to do everything right but still not getting the results you want, this episode is going to hit home.There’s a point where you stop trying to convince everyone and start focusing on the people who are actually ready to change. That shift changes everything.In this episode, you’ll hear why trying to help everyone usually leads to helping no one, why awareness is the starting point for any real progress, and what separates the dads who actually follow through from the ones who stay stuck.If you know something needs to change but haven’t quite figured out how to make it work in your life, this will give you a clearer direction.And if you’re ready to take that next step, there’s an opportunity waiting for you.
Lately, I’ve been clearing out a lot of the extra in my life. Stuff in my house, apps on my phone, even the way I think about fitness.And it got me thinking… most dads aren’t stuck because they need more information. They’re stuck because everything feels too complicated.In this episode, I break down why simplifying your approach, especially when it comes to weight loss, can change everything.If you’ve been overthinking it, this will help you focus on what actually matters.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application
You ever catch yourself always thinking about what could go wrong?That’s normal… but it can also keep you stuck.In this episode, we flip the question and start looking at what could actually go right, and how that shift can change your decisions, your confidence, and the direction you're headed.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application
In this episode, Anthony shares a story from his time playing semi-professional football and the moment a coach earned his trust by putting his health ahead of the game. That experience shaped the way he thinks about coaching today.The best coaches do more than give encouragement. They challenge you. They hold you to a higher standard because they see what you are capable of.Anthony talks about the difference between people who simply tell you what you want to hear and the people who push you to grow. He also shares why the right kind of accountability can completely change your results in fitness, business, and life.If you have ever wondered what kind of support actually helps people follow through and stay consistent, this conversation will give you a new perspective.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application
Why do some days you wake up early, work out, and stick to your plan… while the very next day everything falls apart?In this episode, Anthony shares a simple idea that explains the difference. The people who see long term success aren’t the ones who feel motivated all the time. They’re the ones who stop negotiating with themselves and follow through on what they said they would do.When you learn to keep the promises you make to yourself, consistency gets easier and the results start to compound.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application
If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who you think could benefit from it. Most guys jump straight into advanced training methods without ever mastering the basics.In this episode, Anthony sits down with online coach Tom Mouland to break down what it actually means to “earn the right” to train a certain way. They talk about full body vs upper lower vs push pull legs, when each split makes sense, and why chasing what’s “optimal” on social media often backfires.If you’re a busy dad trying to lose fat, build muscle, and stop spinning your wheels in the gym, this conversation will help you think differently about how you structure your training.You’ll learn:• Why most men train too advanced too soon• How progression should actually look over months, not weeks• When to focus on fat loss, recomposition, or muscle growth• Why context matters more than whatever is trending onlineIf you’ve ever felt stuck, bored, or unsure if your program is really moving you forward, this episode is for you.Connect with Tom:Instagram: @tomthetrainerfitnessFacebook: Tom MoulandPodcast: Spotify & Apple Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application
In this episode, Anthony breaks down a viral Oprah clip that sparked a big conversation about genetics, willpower, Ozempic, and weight loss.Is weight loss genetic or is it discipline?Is it biology or behavior?Is it nature or nurture?The truth lives in the gray.Anthony talks about why weight loss isn’t black and white, how genetics and environment can make it harder for some people, and why responsibility still matters if you want real change.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
You’re getting your workouts in, you’re moving more during the day, you’re paying attention to what you eat, and you’re even logging your food, yet the scale hasn’t really changed, which can be one of the most frustrating places to be when weight loss is your goal.In this episode, Anthony walks through a real conversation he had with a client who has been incredibly consistent for several months and has unknowingly proven they can maintain their current weight, even though what they actually want is to lose fat, and he talks about why that distinction matters more than most people realize.He explains how small tracking errors, things like estimating portions, under-logging meals, or grabbing a few bites here and there, can quietly erase a calorie deficit without you ever feeling like you’re overeating, and why this is almost always the missing piece when someone feels like they’re doing everything right but not seeing results.If there’s one habit to focus on right now, it’s tracking your food accurately for the next few weeks, because that one change alone can be the difference between staying stuck and finally seeing progress this year.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
In this episode of the Fatherhood Fitness Podcast, Anthony Pluff talks about why doing the right things doesn’t always lead to immediate results, and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing.Using real examples from the NFL, including Patrick Mahomes having one of the worst statistical games of his career despite making the right reads, Anthony connects the dots between sports, fitness, and fatherhood. Sometimes the box score looks bad even when the decisions are solid. The same thing happens with weight loss, strength training, and building healthy habits.You can hit your workouts, get your steps in, eat well, and still see the scale stall or even go up. That doesn’t mean the plan is broken. It means the outcome isn’t fully in your control once you’ve done your part.This episode breaks down why short-term results can be misleading, how to evaluate progress beyond the scale, and why consistency with the basics is what wins long-term. Anthony also dives into coaching lessons from basketball, football, and everyday life, reminding dads that there isn’t a scoreboard for many of the things that matter most, like showing up for your kids and leading your family well.If you’re a busy dad trying to lose weight, build strength, improve your health, and stay consistent even when motivation is low, this episode will help you take a step back, trust the process, and keep going.Topics covered in this episode include:• Why results don’t always show up right away• How fitness progress is similar to sports performance• The difference between good decisions and good outcomes• Why the scale doesn’t tell the full story• How to stay consistent when progress feels slow• Building habits that actually work long termThe Fatherhood Fitness Podcast is for busy dads who want to lose weight, get stronger, have more energy, and become better leaders at home without extreme diets or unrealistic routines.If you enjoy the show, please take a minute to leave a review. It helps the podcast grow and reach more dads who need it.Thanks for listening and for being part of the Fatherhood Fitness community.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
In this episode, Anthony breaks down how to stay on track during one of the busiest times of the year. Thanksgiving, Christmas, travel, family gatherings, kids being off school, work events, it all adds up fast. And if you are not prepared, this month can derail your progress before the new year even starts.Inside this episode, he walks through why a little bit of structure can actually make your life easier, how simple rules create freedom, and how to use the next few weeks to build real momentum heading into 2026.Here's what's covered: • How to manage holiday stress without losing your routine• Why restrictions give you more freedom, not less• The one plate rule you can use at Thanksgiving• Simple boundaries that make overeating harder• How to start practicing your New Year goals now• Why December is the best test of your habitsIf you want to move into the new year with confidence instead of starting over again, this episode will help you build that momentum.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
Anthony talks about the idea that your days are your life in miniature and why this simple idea can completely change the way you look at your health, your habits, and the way you show up for your family. He shares how one strong day earlier in the week set the tone for what could have been an incredible stretch of momentum, and how the rest of the week slipped when small distractions stacked up, and how that same pattern shows up in the lives of so many dads trying to get consistent.This episode breaks down why one good day is more powerful than you think, how simple wins compound over time, and why you don't need a perfect week to make real progress. Anthony walks through how one workout becomes two, two become three, and before you realize it a few consistent days have turned into a month of feeling stronger, more confident, and more present at home.If you've been feeling stuck or waiting for the perfect moment to start, this episode will help you slow down, refocus, and see how much power you have in the next choice you make. Everything begins with one good day.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
Are protein powders really full of lead, or is this just another overhyped headline?In this episode, Anthony breaks down what Consumer Reports actually found when testing popular protein powders and shakes. He explains how much lead was really detected, why California’s Prop 65 warning isn’t what most people think it is, and how those numbers compare to the lead that naturally exists in everyday foods.You’ll learn how to choose a quality protein powder, what certifications to look for, and why moderation matters more than fear-based reporting. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to do (and what not to stress about) so you can stay focused on your nutrition, stay consistent, and keep leading your family well.💪 Topics Covered:• What the Consumer Reports test actually revealed• What Prop 65 “safe levels” really mean• How much lead is already in everyday foods• Which protein powders are safest to use• Why moderation and perspective are keyHere's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
In this episode, Anthony shares lessons from his own recovery journey after multiple hip surgeries and a recent hamstring tear. He talks about why injuries can actually become opportunities for growth when you learn to listen to your body instead of fighting against it. You’ll hear how to tell the difference between being truly exhausted and just unmotivated, why most dads don’t need more rest but more consistency, and how to find that sweet spot between giving yourself grace and showing grit. If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent or figuring out when to push and when to pull back, this one’s for you.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
Ever catch yourself saying “I already know that”? Whether it’s your kids at soccer practice or you in your own health journey, knowing something and doing it are two completely different things.In this episode, Anthony breaks down why success in fitness, finances, and life isn’t about learning more, it’s about applying what you already know. He shares real stories from his coaching experience and reminds us that information alone doesn’t create results, consistent behavior does.If you’ve ever read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, and still felt stuck, this one’s for you.🎯 Topics covered:Why knowing what to do isn’t enoughThe 80/20 rule for lasting resultsThe real reason behavior beats knowledge every timeHow to stop gathering information and start taking actionHere's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
In this episode of The Fatherhood Fitness Podcast, I share a powerful reminder that waiting rarely works when it comes to your health. I tell the story of a client who delayed getting help and ended up losing precious time and gaining more weight before we ever started.We talk about why going it alone often takes longer, how investing in coaching speeds up progress, and what it really means to create lasting change as a dad. You’ll hear real examples from my own life and the dads I work with, plus practical steps to stop putting off your goals and start showing up as the strong, healthy leader your family needs.If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll start “next year,” this episode will help you take action now.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Book a Call: Gameplan Call Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
Motivation will fade. It is not a matter of if but when. And when it does your family is watching how you respond.In this episode I share why discipline beats motivation every time, how to lower the barrier to action, and the simple steps you can take when you just do not feel like it.Being a strong dad isn't about quick bursts of effort, it's about showing up, leading by example, and building habits your kids will carry with them for life.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application
In this week’s episode of the Fatherhood Fitness Podcast, Anthony sits down with Tim Campbell, author of the upcoming memoir Holding Up the Sky: Intergenerational Lessons of Fatherhood. At 82 years old, Tim reflects on four decades of raising three children, two with disabilities, and the personal and emotional lessons that shaped him as a father, husband, and man.They dive into:What it means to rewrite the legacy we inherit from our fathersBalancing strength and vulnerability as a dadParenting through medical crises, disability, and deep uncertaintyHow travel and career impacted his role at homeThe evolving meaning of masculinity and modern fatherhoodAnd why connection, not control, may be the key to leading your family wellTim also shares the emotional story behind the book’s title, his imaginary conversation with his late father, and the decades-long journey of writing a book filled with heartbreak, humor, and hope.🎧 Learn more about Holding Up the Sky and preorder at: https://www.holdingupthesky.netHere's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application
Late night snacking might seem harmless until you realize it’s the one thing holding back your progress. In this episode, Anthony breaks down why those evening cravings keep showing up and what you can do to stay on track without feeling restricted.You’ll learn:• Why snacking hits hard even when you’ve eaten well during the day• How to treat your calories like a budget• Why bigger meals can actually help you snack less• How to keep trigger foods out of the house• Simple ways to add friction so snacking doesn’t feel automaticIf nights are when your goals start to slip, this one’s for you.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com
In this episode, I break down the real difference between personal training and online coaching and why online coaching might be a better fit for your life.As someone who’s been a personal trainer for over 10 years and now coaches busy dads online, I’ve seen both sides. You’ll learn:Why personal training works, but also what it often lacksThe hidden time and cost commitment of in-person trainingWhat online coaching actually looks like (it’s more than just workouts)Why most of my online clients are more consistent and get better resultsIf you’ve been thinking you need someone in person to get results, this episode will give you a new perspective.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: Download Follow Me on Instagram: @aplufftrainingJoin My Facebook Group: Fatherhood FitnessWebsite: aplufftraining.com Apply to Work With Me: Coaching Application E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com




