{"id":39126,"date":"2024-09-23T15:55:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/?p=39126"},"modified":"2025-05-14T20:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T20:12:27","slug":"mike-and-rusty-impact-on-kids-ffp-podcast-209","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/mike-and-rusty-impact-on-kids-ffp-podcast-209\/","title":{"rendered":"FFP Member Chats: Mike and Rusty and the Impact Their Fitness Journey Has on Their Kids (FFP Podcast 210)"},"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 210 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ffp-member-chats-mike-and-rusty-and-the-impact\/id1566009525?i=1000670423205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fit Father Project Podcast<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about the effect your fitness journey has on your children.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/ffp-member-chats-mike-and-rusty-and-the-impact\/id1566009525?i=1000670423205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this episode<\/a>, FFP Head Coach Kat Schaefer chats with Mike and Rusty, both long-term members of the Fit Father Project, to discuss their experiences integrating the program into their family lives. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not easy to get a family to buy in, these guys share how they started their Fit Father journey and the initial shifts they had to make to bring healthy habits into their homes. The conversation covers topics such as meal planning, handling different meals for family members, staying disciplined with snacks, and finding time for workouts in the chaos of busy family schedules. Mike and Rusty also discuss the impact of their healthy lifestyle on their families and how their children have started to adopt healthier habits. They emphasize the importance of self-care and the positive changes they have seen in their parenting as a result of their Fit Father journey. The conversation explores the experiences of Mike and Rusty on their health journeys as fathers. They both credit their wives and the fact that they bought in early for both their success, and the positive influence it had on their children. They discuss the impact of weight loss on their self-confidence and relationships with their children. The conversation also provides advice for fathers who want to start their own health journey and emphasizes the importance of considering the future and being a role model for their children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight and becoming healthier can improve self-confidence and relationships with children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start a health journey, take small steps and make sustainable changes in lifestyle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about the future and the impact of your health on your ability to be present for your spouse, children, and grandchildren.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have fun with the journey and find activities that you enjoy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Listen to this member chat. How your journey can impact your kids:<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;\"><iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.captivate.fm\/episode\/4a142019-39f1-4a9b-83b3-47162013f9f2\/\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Want To Change Your Life? Check Out FF30X!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, FF30X can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.fitfatherproject.com\/collections\/products\/products\/fit-father-30x-program-special?utm_source=blog-post&utm_medium=text-link&utm_term=show-notes-blog&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ff30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see everything you get when you join FF30X, subscribe to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/fitfatherproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog<\/a>, and follow us on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitfatherproject\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@fitfatherprojectofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fitfatherproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fitfatherproj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/fit-father-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@fitfatherproject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/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 individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice &#8211; simply very well-researched information on how your health journey can impact your kids.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"display:none;\" class=\"postcatlist\"><a href='https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/tag\/podcasts\/'><span>Podcasts<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>In Fit Father Project Episode 210 FFP members Mike and Rusty join Kat Schaefer to discuss the impact their health journey has on their kids.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":39127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8569],"tags":[8592],"class_list":["post-39126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcasts","tag-podcasts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - 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