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The Busy Dad Weight Loss Show is a weekly show helping busy dad’s and parents lose and maintain weight in a healthy and sustainable way that should last a lifetime. Justin C. lost over 140 pounds and has been in maintenance since 2010. However, he began to pick up weight through fatherhood and had regained about 40 pounds before buckling down to make sure he got his weight back in control. Justin talks about his challenges with weight loss, every day strategies, and steps he took to lose a s ...
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In this episode, we're diving into a common challenge that many busy fathers and parents face: navigating the holidays, birthdays, and special occasions while trying to lose weight. It can be a real test of willpower, especially depending on where you are in your weight loss journey. For me, October is birthday central in my household, with a lineu…
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In this episode, I’m tackling a common challenge on the weight loss journey: how to succeed when time escapes you. Let's face it, there will be moments when our well-laid plans go awry, whether it's a hectic workday, unexpected meetings, or a whirlwind of family activities. Even when life throws us curveballs, it's essential to remain adaptable and…
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In this episode, we're diving deep into a thought-provoking quote that's been circulating on social media. It made me reflect on my 8-year-old self and envision what life might be like at the ripe age of 80. I discuss how it can help us reach our goals when it comes to weight loss and any other hurdles we’re looking to overcome. If you're intereste…
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In this episode, I’m diving into the world of grocery shopping and exploring the best places to shop for your dietary needs. I’ll discuss the importance of convenience and time management when choosing your shopping destination. Whether it's Walmart, with its wide range of grocery items and high-protein options, or your local Kroger or grocery stor…
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In this episode, we're setting our goals for November, and it's all about assessing the progress we've made. You know, it's so easy to feel like you're not making strides in your weight loss journey, but sometimes, it's the non-scale victories that matter the most. For me, last month was all about those victories. The clothes that haven't seen the …
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If you’re trying to lose weight, congratulations. It’s hard, but it can be very rewarding, especially, when it’s done with healthy lifestyle changes that we’ve implemented consistently over time. I used to weigh 320 pounds and lost 140 pounds over a two-year period. For most of my adult life, I kept the majority of that weight off. However, I woke …
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We’ve all said it: “The diet starts tomorrow.” However, when we say this we have already lost because the diet 99.9% of the time never actually starts tomorrow. I discuss the “diet starts tomorrow” mentality and why it’s harmful to your progress on the weight loss journey. Getting started is often times the hardest part and it’s largely because we …
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It’s easy to make mistakes when you are trying to lose weight. I should know. I weighed 320 pounds in high school and set out on a weight loss journey with no plan, goal weight, or any idea as to how I was going to lose the extra pounds. Lucky for me, I learned from my mistakes and began figuring out the strategies and tactics that worked for me. A…
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If you have weight to lose and you’ve ever asked yourself, “should I lose weight,” the answer is always yes. The right time to lose weight is when your mind and environment continues to tell you to take action. However, it’s so easy to avoid and put off for your future self to deal with. In this episode, I address some of those mindset hurdles that…
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We’ve all heard the saying, “abs are made in the kitchen.” There is some truth to that, but we’re not worried about our abs right now. We’re just trying to lose weight, right? When it comes to weight loss, there are a ton of distractions. Your kitchen is likely filled with those distractions: kid snacks, leftover Halloween candy from three years ag…
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Who doesn’t love food, right? But, like anything else, too much of a good thing can really set us behind the eight ball. Food management is critical when it comes to weight loss, but it can feel overwhelming when you’ve never had to stop and think about healthy ways to approach it. In this episode, I discuss simple ways to make changes that will dr…
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Changing is one of the hardest things you can do, especially when you set out on your weight loss journey. Here’s the thing about change. If we are not changing, then we’re not growing. If you want to change and succeed on your weight loss journey, only you can do it. I can’t do it for you, your wife, kids, mom, dad, fitness trainer, pastor, whomev…
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In this video, I explain how having the right mentality for weight loss is crucial to success. I go over 10 tips and strategies to keep a strong mind when it comes to weight loss. If you're interested in hearing from Justin more, join the Busy Dad Weight Loss newsletter here: https://www.busydadweightloss.com/newsletter. About Busy Dad Weight loss:…
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In episode 1 of The Busy Dad Weight Loss Show, Justin talks about his mission for the show, what you should expect going forward and he details his weight loss journey and what he learned along the way. If you're interested in hearing from Justin more, join the Busy Dad Weight Loss newsletter here: https://www.busydadweightloss.com/newsletter. Abou…
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