Apr 15, 2019
Jason Priest, founder of Dadbod Fitness shares how he was obsessed with sports activities as a kid and after he started his career as an ICU nurse, he gained 60 pounds. He had a moment when he realized he had to get his health under control. He no longer wanted that “cute and cuddly” dadbod if he wanted to live a long, happy life. He also shares how others can become aware of their health issues and take small actions to build up their health.
Show Highlights:
- His dad was only around for sporting events
- Played on 5 soccer teams
- Started to hate the soccer he loved
- Decided to be a nurse for the money
- First date wearing sweat pants
- Proposing on the beach in Belize
- Sleeping in my wife’s sister’s bed
- Living long distance was taking a toll
- Is it normal to have a dadbod?
- ICU nurse on the verge of a heart attack
- Are you aware of you fire health?
- Change is hard, but so worth it
- Making little changes
About Jason Priest:
I’m currently in the best shape of my life but it hasn't always been this way. I used to have a Dad Bod myself until one day I decided I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I spent the first 6 years of my career working in an ICU as a registered nurse followed by several years as a Director of Nursing at a long term care facility. I later went on to work in corporate wellness doing health coaching and personal training and I am also a fitness nutrition specialist. I have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to health and fitness and after re-defining my own Dad Bod I wanted to create a program that was simple to follow and still allowed other Dads and busy professionals to eat all of the foods they love and even enjoy some occasional beers. I remember the days of skipping meals, poor nutrition and minimal exercise when I was always running on fumes. That is no way to live and is the very reason why I started Dad Bod Health and have helped 100's of Dads and busy professionals re-define their Dad Bods. I wanted to help other men simplify their lives when it comes to fitness and nutrition so they can live the life they deserve and be the leaders of their families in every aspect of life.
Talk About It:
Each week we challenge you to set a time with your spouse to have a conversation that matters.
Here’s your conversation starter: What’s one small way you can improve your health?