Defining Dad Bod

The most contentious macronutrient – CARBS!In this show, we dive into the science of carbohydrates!First, the science of carbohydrates – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Fats and Proteins. Then we’ll talk through “metabolic flexibility” as it relates to how your body chooses between fats and carbohydrates for fuel. Lastly we’ll talk through the effects that carbs have on your body from energy production to digestion and gut flora! Then, next week – we’ll get into the biological and psychological reasons that carbs get a bad rap AND practical tips for intelligently regulating carbohydrates in relation to your health and fitness goals! Get excited! CARBS PART 2 (available 2/23/2020): definingdadbod.com/blog/133Join The Inner Circledefiningdadbod.com/innercircleTRUFIT SERIESdefiningdadbod.com/trufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

Coach Alex talks about how he’s dealt with his recent health issues to help YOU navigate the process WELL if/when you find yourself in need of taking action on your own behalf! Originally, this episode wasn’t in the plan for the TRUFIT series - but in LONG TERM health and fitness goals, we will face issues that require us to change course - even if only for a time!If you found this episode helpful - Drop a raving REVIEWSUBSCRIBE to the showAnd SHARE OUT to friends/family that you think need to hear it!Join The Inner Circledefiningdadbod.com/innercircleCoach Alex’s Interview on Fit Dad Fitnesshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fit-dad-fitness-podcast/id1237764163?i=1000464686741TRUFIT SERIESdefiningdadbod.com/trufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

Coach Alex talks about how he’s dealt with his recent health issues to help YOU navigate the process WELL if/when you find yourself in need of taking action on your own behalf! Originally, this episode wasn’t in the plan for the TRUFIT series - but in LONG TERM health and fitness goals, we will face issues that require us to change course - even if only for a time!If you found this episode helpful - Drop a raving REVIEWSUBSCRIBE to the showAnd SHARE OUT to friends/family that you think need to hear it!Join The Inner Circledefiningdadbod.com/innercircleCoach Alex’s Interview on Fit Dad Fitnesshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fit-dad-fitness-podcast/id1237764163?i=1000464686741TRUFIT SERIESdefiningdadbod.com/trufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

Ever wonder why you taste metal after a hard cardio session?What about what preworkout protein bar is best?How about nutrition tips while parenting multiple children under age 5?Well this year, Coach Alex is going LIVE in the Inner Circle the last saturday of every month at 10am CST. Join the group to get YOUR questions answered!Join The Inner Circledefiningdadbod.com/innercircleHormone Seriesdefiningdadbod.com/hormonesBeyond Caloriesdefiningdadbod.com/beyondcaloriesTRUFIT 2020definingdadbod.com/TrufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

Ever wonder why you taste metal after a hard cardio session?What about what preworkout protein bar is best?How about nutrition tips while parenting multiple children under age 5?Well this year, Coach Alex is going LIVE in the Inner Circle the last saturday of every month at 10am CST. Join the group to get YOUR questions answered!Join The Inner Circledefiningdadbod.com/innercircleHormone Seriesdefiningdadbod.com/hormonesBeyond Caloriesdefiningdadbod.com/beyondcaloriesTRUFIT 2020definingdadbod.com/TrufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

In this episode, we’ll cover the new research that reveals how having children changes DADS BODY!We’ve hit this topic here before (episode 1 - 61 - 97) but new research is coming out and MANY GUYS STILL HAVEN'T HEARD ANY OF THIS BEFORE!CortisolTestosteroneProlactinAND OxytocinAfter kiddos, DAD, you’ll never be the same. But your NEW BODY can stand for something more than DAD BODYour kiddos already believe you’re a hero. Let’s get you looking like one! Want some help making what’s outside reflect the inside?SAVE $10 on your Trial Today!Code at Checkout: TRUFIT2020Make a $1-$5 Monthly Contributionpatreon.com/definingdadbodMake a One time Contributiondefiningdadbod.com/innercircleHormone Seriesdefiningdadbod.com/hormonesBeyond Caloriesdefiningdadbod.com/beyondcaloriesTRUFIT 2020definingdadbod.com/TrufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweekSource Articlehttps://www.mother.ly/child/benefit-fathers-kids

In this episode, we’ll cover the new research that reveals how having children changes DADS BODY!We’ve hit this topic here before (episode 1 - 61 - 97) but new research is coming out and MANY GUYS STILL HAVEN'T HEARD ANY OF THIS BEFORE!CortisolTestosteroneProlactinAND OxytocinAfter kiddos, DAD, you’ll never be the same. But your NEW BODY can stand for something more than DAD BODYour kiddos already believe you’re a hero. Let’s get you looking like one! Want some help making what’s outside reflect the inside?SAVE $10 on your Trial Today!Code at Checkout: TRUFIT2020Make a $1-$5 Monthly Contributionpatreon.com/definingdadbodMake a One time Contributiondefiningdadbod.com/innercircleHormone Seriesdefiningdadbod.com/hormonesBeyond Caloriesdefiningdadbod.com/beyondcaloriesTRUFIT 2020definingdadbod.com/TrufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweekSource Articlehttps://www.mother.ly/child/benefit-fathers-kids

In this episode, we’ll cover pro tips that will help you start your journey well.1) Injury prevention2) Food journaling3) Reasons (good reasons) you’re not losing weight - AND MORE!It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories.In Part 7 we’ll talk through CARBOHYDRATES and their role in your health and fitness journey. HINT* You don’t need to cut them out forever. The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that?The health and fitness world is filled with 4-week FADS ; 8-week programs; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything short-term is a waste of time in the big scheme of things.Let’s take a different view of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle change in 2020. Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding!Make a $1-$5 Monthly Contributionpatreon.com/definingdadbodMake a $20+ Monthly ContributionCoachal@definingdadbod.comMake a One-Time Contributiondefiningdadbod.com/innercircleTRUFIT 2020 - ALL Episodesdefiningdadbod.com/TrufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

In this episode, we’ll cover pro tips that will help you start your journey well.1) Injury prevention2) Food journaling3) Reasons (good reasons) you’re not losing weight - AND MORE!It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories.In Part 7 we’ll talk through CARBOHYDRATES and their role in your health and fitness journey. HINT* You don’t need to cut them out forever. The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that?The health and fitness world is filled with 4-week FADS ; 8-week programs; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything short-term is a waste of time in the big scheme of things.Let’s take a different view of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle change in 2020. Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding!Make a $1-$5 Monthly Contributionpatreon.com/definingdadbodMake a $20+ Monthly ContributionCoachal@definingdadbod.comMake a One-Time Contributiondefiningdadbod.com/innercircleTRUFIT 2020 - ALL Episodesdefiningdadbod.com/TrufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

In this episode, we’ll cover the hero's journey.It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories.It's a deeply representative part of the renewing process of psychology and biology on our life goals and experience. Losing weight, gaining muscle, improving physical health...what, really, is the point? And how can you stay motivated to continue doing what you know is good for you? Listen in as Coach Alex VanHouten sheds light on the matter!In Part 6 next week, we’ll talk through the practical PRO TIPS you need to know in starting the journey so that you don’t give up where many others (especially during the new year) do - in the first 8 weeks! The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that?The health and fitness world is filled with 4-week FADS ; 8-week programs; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything short-term is a waste of time in the big scheme of things.Let’s take a different view of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle change in 2020. Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding!Make a $1-$5 Monthly Contributionpatreon.com/definingdadbodMake a $20+ Monthly ContributionCoachal@definingdadbod.comMake a One-Time Contributiondefiningdadbod.com/innercircleTRUFIT 2020 - ALL Episodesdefiningdadbod.com/TrufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

In this episode, we’ll cover the hero's journey.It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories.It's a deeply representative part of the renewing process of psychology and biology on our life goals and experience. Losing weight, gaining muscle, improving physical health...what, really, is the point? And how can you stay motivated to continue doing what you know is good for you? Listen in as Coach Alex VanHouten sheds light on the matter!In Part 6 next week, we’ll talk through the practical PRO TIPS you need to know in starting the journey so that you don’t give up where many others (especially during the new year) do - in the first 8 weeks! The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that?The health and fitness world is filled with 4-week FADS ; 8-week programs; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything short-term is a waste of time in the big scheme of things.Let’s take a different view of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle change in 2020. Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding!Make a $1-$5 Monthly Contributionpatreon.com/definingdadbodMake a $20+ Monthly ContributionCoachal@definingdadbod.comMake a One-Time Contributiondefiningdadbod.com/innercircleTRUFIT 2020 - ALL Episodesdefiningdadbod.com/TrufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that?The health and fitness world is filled with 4-week FADS ; 8-week programs; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything short-term is a waste of time in the big scheme of things.Let’s take a different view of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle change in 2020. Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding.In this episode, we’ll cover the potential you have locked up inside of you. I’m sure you’ve heard that your DNA is the blueprint for your body, but did you know that only certain portions of it are activated right now?What would happen if you could turn off the undesireable genes and turn on the parts of you that you want to see manifest in your life?Maybe you are more energetic, more muscular, less depressed, and stronger than you think you are. You just have to activate that potential in you! In Part 5 next week, we’ll talk through the HEROES JOURNEY and why taking on challenges is a necessary part of moving forward in your health and fitness journey if you don’t want to just “go through the motions”!Make a $1-$5 Monthly Contributionpatreon.com/definingdadbodMake a $20+ Monthly Contributionmailto:coachlal@definingdadbod.com?body=Hey%20Coach%20Al%2C%20I%20want%20to%20get%20involved%20in%20keeping%20Defining%20Dad%20Bod%20on%20the%20air.%20%0A%0AI%20am%20committed%20to%20contribute%20%3C%3C%20%3E%3E%20per%20month.%0A%0ASend%20me%20the%20link!%20&subject=DonationMake a One-Time Contributiondefiningdadbod.com/innercirclePart 1 - Setting The Right Goalsdefiningdadbod.com/blog/123Part 2 - Training Phases definingdadbod.com/blog/124Part 3 - Fat Lossdefiningdadbod.com/blog/125Defining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that?The health and fitness world is filled with 4-week FADS ; 8-week programs; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything short-term is a waste of time in the big scheme of things.Let’s take a different view of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle change in 2020. Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding.In this episode, we’ll cover the potential you have locked up inside of you. I’m sure you’ve heard that your DNA is the blueprint for your body, but did you know that only certain portions of it are activated right now?What would happen if you could turn off the undesireable genes and turn on the parts of you that you want to see manifest in your life?Maybe you are more energetic, more muscular, less depressed, and stronger than you think you are. You just have to activate that potential in you! In Part 5 next week, we’ll talk through the HEROES JOURNEY and why taking on challenges is a necessary part of moving forward in your health and fitness journey if you don’t want to just “go through the motions”!Make a $1-$5 Monthly Contributionpatreon.com/definingdadbodMake a $20+ Monthly Contributionmailto:coachlal@definingdadbod.com?body=Hey%20Coach%20Al%2C%20I%20want%20to%20get%20involved%20in%20keeping%20Defining%20Dad%20Bod%20on%20the%20air.%20%0A%0AI%20am%20committed%20to%20contribute%20%3C%3C%20%3E%3E%20per%20month.%0A%0ASend%20me%20the%20link!%20&subject=DonationMake a One-Time Contributiondefiningdadbod.com/innercirclePart 1 - Setting The Right Goalsdefiningdadbod.com/blog/123Part 2 - Training Phases definingdadbod.com/blog/124Part 3 - Fat Lossdefiningdadbod.com/blog/125Defining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweek

Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding.In this episode, we’ll cover the differences between short term and long term body composition change. Are you losing fat to “show well” in the next couple of weeks? Or are you trying to decrease body fat in a way that will keep it off for good?An important thing to decide because you may be wanting both in 2020 — but the methods we use to achieve both are DIFFERENT.In Part 4 we’ll dive into epigenetics and why unlocking your hidden genetic potential is worth aiming for in your pursuit of a better version of you in 2020!Join The Inner Circledefiningdadbod.com/innercirclePart 1 - Setting The Right Goalsdefiningdadbod.com/blog/123Part 2 - Training Phasesdefiningdadbod.com/blog/124Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweekDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Mentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 16 - Decoding Body Fat PercentageEmail Coach Alcoachal@definingdadbod.com

Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding.In this episode, we’ll cover the differences between short term and long term body composition change. Are you losing fat to “show well” in the next couple of weeks? Or are you trying to decrease body fat in a way that will keep it off for good?An important thing to decide because you may be wanting both in 2020 — but the methods we use to achieve both are DIFFERENT.In Part 4 we’ll dive into epigenetics and why unlocking your hidden genetic potential is worth aiming for in your pursuit of a better version of you in 2020!Join The Inner Circledefiningdadbod.com/innercirclePart 1 - Setting The Right Goalsdefiningdadbod.com/blog/123Part 2 - Training Phasesdefiningdadbod.com/blog/124Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweekDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Mentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 16 - Decoding Body Fat PercentageEmail Coach Alcoachal@definingdadbod.com