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💪 Helping Busy Dads 35+ Drop 20-30 lbs, Boost Energy, and Get Back In Shape in 16-wks.
💥 Without Going to a Gym, Getting Injured, or Cutting Carbs
👉 DM "FIT" for 1-on-1 Coaching info.

Most guys think losing muscle after 40 is just "getting older." So they let it happen. No lifting, no protein, no plan. ...
08/19/2026

Most guys think losing muscle after 40 is just "getting older."

So they let it happen. No lifting, no protein, no plan.

Just slowly getting softer, weaker, and more tired every year.

Then one day it hits different. Stairs feel harder. Your back tweaks picking up your kid. You catch a photo of yourself shirtless and don't recognize the guy staring back.

You're not old. You've just gotten comfortable. And every year you wait, it gets harder to build back what you're losing.

Muscle isn't about vanity. It's protection for your joints, your energy, and your ability to show up for your family without missing a step.

You don't need to live in the gym. You need a smart plan built for a busy dad, not a bodybuilder.

That's exactly what we build inside Healthy Dadbod Project.

If you're tired of feeling like you're falling apart, DM me "STRONG" and let's fix it.

08/19/2026

When Mike came to me he was 59 and not happy with the shape he was in. Sore all the time. Hip aching at night for no clear reason and would be down for 2 days after cleaning his boat. The kind of stiff where getting up off the couch takes a plan.

We got him locked into real training and real food. No shortcuts, no starving, no pills. Just consistent strength work, mobility every day, and eating like a man who wants to stay strong instead of just get skinny.

Six months later Mike is down 20 pounds of body fat and up in muscle. Hip pain at night is gone. He jumps in the back of his truck now like he's 30, not 60.

The 20 pounds is what you see. The man who doesn't think twice about his physical ability so he can be the fun and active grandfather is the real transformation.

Your kids and grandkids don't need a dad who's careless with his body. They need one who shows up for it.

DM "COACH" if you want to be next.

There's always an excuse sitting right there waiting for you.We were tired. Kids want another snack. They need a bath. W...
08/18/2026

There's always an excuse sitting right there waiting for you.

We were tired. Kids want another snack.

They need a bath.

We got called mom and dad about 40 times during our workout. It's always something. That's not a season, that's just having kids.

And if we waited for the day to have time and energy, we'd never train. We'd never take care of ourselves. We'd never show our kids what it looks like to prioritize your health even when life is busy and pulling at you from every direction.

Today was our second workout of the week, me and Chantelle got it in together. We'll get 4 in this week so halfway there.

Not because it was convenient. Because we made it non negotiable. We hold each other accountable, and honestly, that's half the reason it works. When one of us doesn't feel like it, the other one drags them off the couch.

You don't need more time. You need to stop waiting for the excuses to go away. They never will.

Nutrition is the same story. Most parents think they don't have time to eat right either. That's why me and Chantelle have a simple meal plan template, the exact structure we use to both be fit parents.

Comment "PLAN" and I'll give it to you. 💪

08/18/2026

Steel Mace Arm Pump Workout

6 exercises, 1 minute each, switch sides halfway. 3 rounds and your arms will be smoked.

→ Bicep curls
→ Lateral shoulder raises
→ Hammer curls
→ Behind the head shoulder press
→ Chop swings
→ 360s

You don't need a barbell and a rack for this. One steel mace and some space in your garage or backyard is all it takes.

If your body feels beat up and traditional lifting isn't doing it for you anymore, this is the move. You build real arm strength and size while working shoulder mobility and stability at the same time. That's the mace advantage. Strength and joint health in the same session.

Give it a shot. 3 rounds, one minute a piece, switch sides at the halfway mark. Let me know how it feels and drop any questions below.

💪😎✌️

08/12/2026

10 habits I started at 30 as a former athlete and Crossfiter... so I could still move, lift, and play with my girls pain free at 40 👇

1. Mobility before intensity (I learned this the hard way after CrossFit wrecked my joints)
2. Protein at every meal, not just post workout
3. Steel mace and bodyweight work over maxing out
4. Walk daily 8k+ steps
5. Train for longevity, not for Crossfit
6. Plan my week Sunday night, food and workouts both
7. Stopped chasing PRs, started chasing pain free movement
8. Sleep like it's important, because it is
9. Built functional strength I could still use at 40, not just show off at 30
10. Track progress, macros and workouts

If you're overwhelmed, don't try all 10.

Pick ONE. Nail it for 3-5 days. Then stack another.

This is exactly why I built the Healthy Dadbod Project. So dads over 40 stop training like they're 25 and start training like they want to still move at 60.

✅ SAVE THIS so next time you think it's too late to start, you remember it's not about starting perfect. It's about starting.

If you want to be fit over 40, you better be stretching.Here are four stretches that you can try that are going to help ...
08/12/2026

If you want to be fit over 40, you better be stretching.

Here are four stretches that you can try that are going to help with any tightness you may have in your lower back, your hips, and in places you probably didn't even know you were tight.

Save this for later. Let me know what you felt.

08/11/2026

Read that one again 🔥 💪😎🫵

Its not complicated, just uncomfortable. If you're a dad who used to be an athlete and you're sick of feeling stiff, hea...
08/07/2026

Its not complicated, just uncomfortable.

If you're a dad who used to be an athlete and you're sick of feeling stiff, heavy, and tired... this is the list.

Not time consuming. Not extreme. Simple to be consistent.

You don't need 2 hours a day.

You need a plan that fits the life you have.

Comment "DADBOD" and I'll send you the free Meal Plan to start with. 👇

July recap.All star softball, wrapped. Long season, good one.Almost every day, a family walk. Lost count of the miles.Mo...
08/05/2026

July recap.

All star softball, wrapped. Long season, good one.

Almost every day, a family walk. Lost count of the miles.

More workouts with Chantelle than we've had in a while.

Water parks, beach trips, pools. Can't get enough.

Watched the girls start initiating their own workouts. That one hit different.

And school's back in session.

Go back through your camera roll this month. Not for the highlights, just for you. It'll remind you what you actually spent your time on.

I'm one lucky, blessed man to have three beautiful ladies in my life.

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