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A Father's Impact on the Fitness of His Kids
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Hey there - it’s Don.
Happy Friday!
If you’re a dad reading this, I want to wish you a very happy Father’s Day for this Sunday.
And reminder, tomorrow is the final call to join the Layman’s Fitness Coaching program.
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🔎 What’s Inside
A father’s impact on fitness of his kids
29 healthy snacks for weight loss
Kettlebell anchored leg raises
32 high fiber foods
Moderation makes consistency easier
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A Father’s Impact on Fitness of His Kids
One of the gifts my dad gave me is his example when it comes to fitness.
Growing up, I never heard him complain about exercise once. Ever.
He would wake up between 4:00a - 4:30a each morning, read his Bible, and get his workout in.
He taught me and my siblings that a healthy lifestyle can be normal.
He showed us how to be restrictive with eating but also how to enjoy desserts and the fun moments (vacations, celebrations, etc…).
The way he prioritized his health made it easier for me and my siblings to prioritize it.
And the data around a father’s impact on his children’s health is shocking.
If parents have obesity in their midlife, their children are 6x more likely to have obesity at the same age. And the father’s BMI has more impact than the mother’s (more)
An overweight/obese father and a healthy weight mother significantly increases the odds of child obesity. But in the reverse scenario, an overweight/obese mother and a healthy weight father was not a significant predictor of childhood obesity (more)
Children of active mothers are 2x more likely to be active than children of inactive mothers. But children of active fathers are 3.5x more likely to be active than children of inactive fathers. And when both parents are active, children are 5.8x likely to be active (more)
More is caught than taught.
Catch the vision for what’s possible here.
What happens if a father models physical discipline for his children?
What happens if a father shows his children how to eat well?
What happens if a father teaches his kids how to exercise and have fun while doing it?
Generational impact.
If you are a father, you have an incredible opportunity to make health decisions easier for your kids.
Which then makes it easier for your children’s children.
What an awesome opportunity the Lord has given us.
P.S. This reminds me a bit of the generational impact a father has on his great-grandchildren from Psalm 78:5-8.
🔎 Finds
Here are some of my favorite finds/resources this week.
The pattern?
Most are combinations of single-ingredient foods that don’t come in plastic wrappers or bags.
#3, #4, #10, and #16 are some of my go-tos.
One of my new favorites.
Reminds me of this training scene from Rocky Balboa 4.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Adding more fiber to your diet is a cheat code when trying to lose weight.
I like this article’s title: “Consistency is king, moderation is queen”.
I’m convinced that moderation has to be a keystone part of a fitness program.
The goal isn’t to be consistent for 2 days.
It’s to be consistent for decades.
And moderation helps that happen.
🏆 Client Corner
Even the greats need help.
I remember being nervous the day I told my dad I was going to quit my corporate job and pursue fitness full-time.
I called him up on the phone and spilled the news.
He paused, and then said something I will never forget.
“Well, I’ve gotten a bit lazy over the last few years.
I need to replace 10 pounds of fat with 10 pounds of muscle.
How do I sign up to be a client?”
Easiest yes of my life.
A few months later, he replaced 10 pounds of fat with 10 pounds of muscle.
👍 Ready for your own story?
If you’re ready to make some progress on fitness, check out LF Coaching.
I’ll see you next Friday.
Be strong,
Don
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