#065 - I know you're sick and tired of the way you look, feel, the way clothes fit, and you're just generally unsatisfied with the extra weight you've put on. Yet, when presented with the perfect solution to solving your problem, you freeze up. You make excuses. You stay stuck. And just like that, no action gets taken and you're back at square one. So, what's it going to take to get you to take action? On this episode, we're talking about common excuses that are holding you back and how to bust ...
May 25, 2021•28 min•Ep. 65
#064 - What are your minimum standards around dental care? In other words, how often do you brush your teeth? Once a day, twice a day, a few times a week? How often do you floss? Every day? Once a month? When you have something stuck in between your teeth? You have minimum standards around your dental care, around your job, around your family, yet, you might not have minimum standards around your health and fitness. In this episode, I'm sharing my proven 3-5-1 Formula to Raising Your Standards a...
May 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 64
This episode will inspire you! I'm joined by Jackson Wood who's a financial analyst, and an overall great guy, and like you, he's a super busy dad with a super demanding job and schedule, and with that came the extra weight. Jackson was around 30 to 40 lbs heavier than he ever was, he was depressed, he was sluggish, had low energy, was stressed constantly, and he knew he needed a kickstart! So, today Jackson's going to be sharing his experience and what motivated him to finally get back into sha...
May 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 63
#062 - Getting into amazing shape and fighting the Dad Bod is so much simpler than you think! Yes, it requires some effort, but I'm willing to bet that there are a few myths that you believe are true that are holding you back from taking the type of action you need to take to get into amazing shape so that you can have the energy you need to keep up with your kids and be the father you were meant to be! On today's episode, I'm sharing the THREE common myths that are preventing you from fighting ...
May 05, 2021•29 min•Ep. 62
#061 - Losing weight sucks, right? I mean, not the losing weight part - that's awesome, but the dieting and exercising part kind of sucks, right? But what if it didn't have to suck. What if you could get into amazing shape without spending hours at the gym or sacrificing foods you love. My guest on this episode is Carlos Santana a teacher from the Bay Area who lost over 30 lbs while in the Forging Elite Fathers program. He started by simply signing up for the 21-Day Kickstart and he ended up los...
Apr 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 61
#060 - There's no reason for you to stumble through your fitness journey making the same mistakes that I've made. Instead, you can bypass all of that mess and hit the fast forward button on your progress by avoiding these THREE mistakes that I've made throughout my health and fitness journey. Additional Links Free Nutrition Guide! Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES...
Apr 20, 2021•28 min•Ep. 60
#059 - Well, summer is around the corner, and with that comes the reality that you'll soon be walking around in shorts, t-shirts, and even more threatening: topless! And I know you're feeling insecure about taking your shirt off at the lake this summer. Well, the good news is you still have some time before it's fully lake season. The bad news is you have all that extra COVID weight that needs to come off NOW! On this episode, I'm joined by Michael Ashford of Fit Dad Fitness to discuss our top t...
Apr 13, 2021•47 min•Ep. 59
#058 - I'm excited about this one! In this episode, I'm joined by Jon Vroman and we talk about what it means to be a Front Row Dad. Jon is an amazing guy and the founder of the Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates unforgettable moments for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses. They provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “live life in the front row™” by granting “front row moments” to live events of their recipients dreams. He’s also the founder ...
Apr 07, 2021•51 min•Ep. 58
#057 - Today I'm joined by Jake Labhart who is the Director of Tactical Development at Ten Thousand, Inc. He's also a busy dad, and a U.S. Army Veteran, with Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He primarily specializes in functional fitness training with tactical units, such as SWAT and Special Forces, and he's sharing his expertise with us! Specifically, Jake teaches us how to work smarter and not harder by being honest with ourselves about our capabilities and by focusing on quality over quantity! ...
Mar 31, 2021•48 min•Ep. 57
#056 - John McCarthy of the Post Modern Patriot Podcast is back! And on this episode, we dive deep into what it means to be a man, a father, and a member of society during these paradoxical times of connectedness through the internet and isolation due to our growing reliance on "individualism." This is a Must-Listen episode! Additional Links Post Modern Patriot Podcast Post Modern Patriot Blog Post Modern Patriot on Instagram Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 56
#055 - Every week I talk to dozens of guys who reach out to me about the Forging Elite Fathers program. And I've noticed that there's one major difference between those who take action and see results and those who don't. The #1 difference is one is full of excuses while the other is ready to commit. And so, I'm sharing the most common excuses I hear and I'm walking you through how to overcome these tired excuses so you can actually start seeing results! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workou...
Mar 16, 2021•39 min•Ep. 55
#054 - On this episode, I'm joined by Ben Walker of the Strong Coach and the Strong Coach Podcast, who is a health and fitness coach on a mission to take novice coaches and unlock their potential to become world-class coaches. He’s also kind of a word wizard - meaning he’s super aware of the language we use and how it affects our thoughts, our feelings, our perceptions of situations, and how you show up every day. This is a must-listen episode, especially if you’re struggling to get into shape b...
Mar 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 54
#053 - Frustration, anger, resentment, depression – compare these emotions to joy, passion, contentment, excitement and ecstasy! The emotions of our life are our lives. What we do is NOT based on our ability, our talent, or our skills; it’s based upon how we FEEL . Most of us live our lives in reaction to our environment. Emotions are signals calling us to action. Often, the emotions that seem the most painful may be telling us we need to make changes. If we heed these signals, we can use them t...
Mar 03, 2021•32 min•Ep. 53
#052 - Have you ever dreamed of packing your entire family and life into an RV and hitting the road for a month, two months, or even indefinitely? That's exactly what Seb Felipe of VetWOD and his wife decided to do! You're not going to want to miss this episode where Seb shares some of the amazing times and challenges of raising a family on the road and how he and his wife manage to stay in shape through it all! Additional Links VetWOD Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousa...
Feb 23, 2021•54 min•Ep. 52
#051 - What stories do you keep telling yourself to rationalize why you're stuck? Do you not have enough time? Do you hate dieting or exercise? Well, there's a totally simple way to flip that script! But first, you have to accept the cold hard truth that the path you're currently on isn't a winning path. Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES...
Feb 16, 2021•30 min•Ep. 51
#050 - You spend most of your day on autopilot, which might be the number 1 reason why you're struggling to get fit and healthy. Find out how to identify and interrupt habits and patterns that aren't serving you and learn how to create new alternative patterns! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES...
Feb 09, 2021•32 min•Ep. 50
#49 - Are you ALL or NOTHING when it comes to dieting or being on a fitness plan? Have you tried every diet under the sun only to experience that same old yo-yo story that comes with deprivation dieting? Are you looking for sustainability but don't think it's possible? On This episode, I'm joined by Mike Baiocco, a busy father of two with a full-time job who's managed to finally find sustainability after years of trying and failing every other diet! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Fa...
Feb 02, 2021•54 min•Ep. 49
#048 - You workout here and there and you eat relatively "clean," yet you're still not seeing the results you want to see. Why's that? Well, it comes down to THREE basic reasons, which we discuss in this episode AND how to avoid them. Registration for 21-Day Kickstart for February is OPEN and closes on Friday, January 29th. So, if you're interested, shoot me an email at kevin@dadbodwod.net or shoot me a DM on social media! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Th...
Jan 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 48
#047 - Need motivation? Feeling like you lack discipline? Listen to this episode NOW! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES
Jan 20, 2021•32 min•Ep. 47
#046 - On this episode, I'm joined by special guest, Nick Shaw, Co-Founder, and CEO of Renaissance Periodization, otherwise known as RP. You might have even seen some of the RP Transformations on social media like Instagram because he's got thousands of them - from everyday joes to elite CrossFit athletes. Nick and his team have created something truly unique and easy to follow with their nutrition template and the RP diet app! During this interview, we discuss WHY PEOPLE FAIL at their diets, li...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 46
#045 - It's the first episode of 2021, and with the start of a new year comes all the resolutions around health, fitness, habits, etc. Did you know that 80% of resolutions are failed by February 1st? There's a couple of reasons this happens: will power, goals that are too ambitious AND setting UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS! On this episode, we discuss common pitfalls around setting unrealistic expectations and how to avoid making the same mistake for another year in a row! Additional Links Free Top 1...
Jan 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 45
#044- It's time for New Years Resolutions! Around this time of year, you're likely thinking of some things that need to change in your life around health, fitness, maybe even finances. But do you have crystal clear goals? Do you have a crystal clear plan? Because the only difference between a dream and a goal is that a goal is written down. So, this episode is all about setting up and achieving powerful goals in 2021, so you can actually STICK TO YOUR RESOLUTION for once this year!! Additional L...
Dec 31, 2020•31 min•Ep. 44
#043 - I mean, how much do you really know about me? Yeah, you know I'm a dad who's into fitness, but did you know that I was also a 7th grade history teacher or that my favorite band growing up was (and still is) Nirvana. In this holiday episode, I'm opening up and sharing way more than I was initially comfortable with, but I'm so glad I did! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES...
Dec 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 43
#042 - What are your standards? What I mean by that is, what are your non-negotiables throughout the day? Do you have a way of measuring your progress from day to day? Can you look back at your day and say, "yep, that was a win?" If not, I'm sharing my TOP 3 TIPS to WINNING the DAY! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES...
Dec 16, 2020•21 min•Ep. 42
#41 - Are your workouts designed to get you the most results in the least amount of time? Are you paying attention to the right metrics during your workout to optimize your limited time? On this episode, I'm sharing my TOP 4 TIPS to getting the MOST out of your workout so that you can make sure that the 20,15, even 10 minutes you spend working out is the best use of your time! Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES...
Dec 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 41
#040 - I seriously couldn't land on the right title for this episode, because it's such an AMAZING conversation! On this episode, I'm sitting down with Jeremy Clark, father of four adopted children with special needs from Bulgaria, and we discuss how this father of four still manages to prioritize health and fitness, while balancing work and parenting! You're not going to want to miss this amazing episode where Jeremy shares the process behind adoption and how it's impacted his life and the live...
Dec 01, 2020•40 min•Ep. 40
#039 - I'm super excited to share Nick's story with you! Nick was one of the first members of the Forging Elite Fathers and one of my most successful members, having lost over 20 pounds in less than 90 days! In this episode, we discuss the hurdles he had to overcome, how consistency led to his transformation, and how not being perfect is actually part of the process! You'll want to stick around to the end when we discuss how to overcome any doubt you might currently be experiencing. Oh, and chec...
Nov 24, 2020•39 min•Ep. 39
#038 - It’s the holiday season! This means over the next 45 days or so, you’re going to be inundated with cookies, holiday parties, family dinners, eggnog, spiced cider cocktails, and whatever figgy pudding is... Many of us typically gain a tremendous amount of weight during the holiday season - anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds. Eventually, some of that weight comes off, but for the vast majority, there’s a lingering pound or two that stays with us for the long term, which added up year after year b...
Nov 17, 2020•36 min•Ep. 38
#037 - Fat-burning pills, pre-workouts, branch chain amino acids - it's all junk. You're better off investing that money into quality foods instead of snake oil that promises fast results. In this episode, I share my top 5 reasons why you shouldn't be taking supplements. Additional Links Free Top 10 Go-To Workouts Facebook Group 15% off Ten Thousand Apparel with code: TORRES...
Nov 10, 2020•24 min•Ep. 37
#036 - It's November! And these next two months are usually the months when we gain most of our "winter layer" - the holiday parties, leftover Halloween candy, Thanksgiving, all the Christmas cookies, all the cocktails, etc. Most guys gain anywhere from 10-15 pounds over the holidays. Well, what if we lost 10-15 pounds over the holiday season instead? On this episode, I'm sharing my top 3 tips to LOSING weight over the holidays instead of gaining weight! That doesn't mean you can't enjoy a holid...
Nov 03, 2020•33 min•Ep. 36
