{"id":35568,"date":"2023-07-31T01:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T01:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/?p=35568"},"modified":"2023-11-02T01:23:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T01:23:16","slug":"overcoming-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/overcoming-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Injuries: How Fit Father Gordon Beat the Pain and Got Physically Active Again \u2013 Fit Father Project Podcast, Ep. 144"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"su-dropcap su-dropcap-style-simple font-size: 15px\" style=\"font-size:0.5em\">E<\/span><\/span>pisode 144 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/overcoming-injuries-how-fit-father-gordon-beat-the\/id1566009525?i=1000622919556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fit Father Project Podcast<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all about overcoming injuries and how you can regain mobility and physical activity, no matter what you've been through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/overcoming-injuries-how-fit-father-gordon-beat-the\/id1566009525?i=1000622919556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this episode<\/a>, you\u2019ll meet Fit Father Gordon, a man about to turn 50 and in the best shape of his life!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gordon started off by losing over 50 pounds on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/store.fitfatherproject.com\/collections\/products\/products\/fit-father-30x-program-special?utm_source=blog-post&utm_medium=text-link&utm_term=overcoming-injuries&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ff30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FF30X<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and now he\u2019s building strength and getting buff on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/store.fitfatherproject.com\/collections\/products\/products\/old-school-muscle-osm?utm_source=blog-post&utm_medium=text-link&utm_term=overcoming-injuries&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ff30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old School Muscle (OSM)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And Gordon is a man who's had a lot of challenges in his life. He's had several injuries over the years, and all that physical pain turned into a mindset of limitation and doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, just when Gordon thought he\u2019d stop moving and be resigned to a life of pain, he decided to make a change. Now, he\u2019s here to share a message of hope.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost 50, he\u2019s strong and fit, regularly running on a treadmill, he has abs, he's building strength and muscle, and his son is so proud of how buff his dad has got!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a special conversation, not just because of the energy that Gordon brings to this but also because of the wisdom he shares from his indigenous roots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a pace of life and a presence that I think we should all cultivate \u2014 don\u2019t be in a rush; live in the here and now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/overcoming-injuries-how-fit-father-gordon-beat-the\/id1566009525?i=1000622919556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this episode<\/a>, you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Gordon\u2019s sometimes reckless youth and how the injuries piled up over the years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How he finally stopped being active, and what that did to his body and mind.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>What \u2014 and who \u2014 finally motivated him to make changes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>The importance of nutrition and why you can\u2019t out-exercise a bad diet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How he rebuilt his strength and confidence.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>And so much more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on overcoming injuries, take some notes, and check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/store.fitfatherproject.com\/collections\/products\/products\/fit-father-30x-program-special?utm_source=blog-post&utm_medium=text-link&utm_term=overcoming-injuries&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ff30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FF30X<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Listen to Gordon discuss overcoming injuries and his personal health and fitness journey:<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;\"><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https:\/\/player.captivate.fm\/episode\/7f200cb5-ab18-4a0f-8b06-0a69c8121270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you loved what you heard on the Fit Father Project Podcast, please follow, rate, and review it on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-fit-father-project-podcast\/id1566009525\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Podcasts<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also listen to the show on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/76gsdCUAFFeablQwEBFHwv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/75cabb2e-a8bd-4651-b065-b9dfae842465\/FIT-FATHER-PROJECT-PODCAST\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Music<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGUtZml0LWZhdGhlci1wcm9qZWN0LmNhcHRpdmF0ZS5mbS9yc3NmZWVk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Podcasts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/show\/fit-father-project-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stitcher<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don't forget to subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/fitfatherproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube Channel<\/a> and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitfatherproject\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fitfatherproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fitfatherproj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/fit-father-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  \n  <div class=\"bottom-box author-box-wrap auth6\">\n    <div class=\"author-info\">\n        \n    <div class=\"author-img\"><div class=\"a-thumb\"><img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/d876815e5b80c4bc7df6785b65ad7164-150x150.png' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-150 photo ' height='150' width='150'\/><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <div class=\"author-details\">\n        <h3>Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, <span class=\"ajob\">NMD <br> <span>Men's Health Doctor & Founder <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Father Project<\/a> & <a href=\"https:\/\/fitmotherproject.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Mother Project<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n   <h3><p>Founder, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\">Fit Father Project<\/a> &#038; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\">Fit Mother Project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"author-desc\"><p>After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Balduzzi founded The Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project to help busy dads and moms get and stay healthy for their families.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Anthony Balduzzi holds dual degrees in Psychology & Nutrition from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, and is also a former national champion bodybuilder. He\u2019s is most proud of the fact that he\u2019s helped over 40,000 families in over 100 countries lose weight and get healthy for life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <!--<div class=\"author-nickname\"><strong><u>Brotherhood Nickname:<\/u><\/strong> <\/div>-->\n            <!--<div class=\"author-rights\"><strong><u>Bragging Rights:<\/u><\/strong> <\/div>-->\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please know that weight loss results and health changes\/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. 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