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Joe Padilla Jr Dads 35+: Drop 20+ lbs & gain energy. Optimize health without living in the gym. DM "FitDad" to apply 👇

10/25/2026

Working 40+ hours past 35 hits different. If you’re putting in work but stuck with a dad bod, it usually comes down to these 5 things:

1. Not tracking your food
If you aren’t tracking, you’re guessing. Energy balance dictates fat loss.

2. Ignoring sleep & stress
High stress and 5 hours of sleep spike cortisol, lower recovery, and lock onto belly fat.

3. Drinking alcohol
Empty calories that ruin deep sleep, recovery, and weekend progress.

4. Using an unrealistic workout plan
A 6-day split is useless if your schedule forces you to miss half of them. Build for consistency.

5. The “I’ll start Monday” mindset

Slip ups happen. Waiting for Monday keeps you stuck in a cycle of restarting.

Which mistake is holding you back? Drop it in the comments. 👇

10/24/2026

As a dad, your health can save a loved one’s life.

You don’t get to schedule the emergency.

So get your body ready now:
Train the big compound movements: squats, deadlifts, presses, rows

Get 15 minutes of cardio in, treadmill, incline walk

whatever it takes

Build the strength, endurance, and lungs to show up when it matters

Your training isn’t about you anymore.

It’s about the people who depend on you.

Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Get yourself right.

3 “Banned” Foods to Smash a 20 LB Loss So Fast Most guys fail at fat loss because they starve themselves and cut out all...
10/23/2026

3 “Banned” Foods to Smash a 20 LB Loss So Fast

Most guys fail at fat loss because they starve themselves and cut out all carbs.

Here’s a smarter way to stay full, keep your energy high, and drop 20 lbs without giving up real food:

1️⃣ High-Volume Berries (Blackberries & Raspberries)

At roughly 50 calories and 7g of fiber per 100g, these pack maximum volume to keep hunger completely at bay.

2️⃣ Strategic Complex Carbs (Rice & Potatoes)
Carbs aren’t the enemy they are essential fuel for your heavy lifts. Without this proper energy, you’ll be prone to late-night sugar binges.

3️⃣ Smart Protein & Fat Choices

Go beyond just high protein by integrating quality fats (like olive oil or avocado).

Healthy fats slow down digestion, increase fullness, and serve as the ultimate defense against snacking.

Ready to reach your goals?

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Nobody told me what the business side of being a fitness coach was actually going to be like. When I first started coach...
10/22/2026

Nobody told me what the business side of being a fitness coach was actually going to be like.

When I first started coaching, I thought it was simple: get clients, count reps, and help people get healthy.

I was completely wrong.

Most of the real work happens behind the scenes. Here are 5 hard lessons I’ve learned as a business owner:

1. Marketing is its own full-time job.

In the beginning, you do it all. Researching trends, creating content, writing captions, and tracking analytics, it’s a massive beast on its own.

2. Clients don’t just fall into your lap.

Just because you’re a coach doesn’t mean people flood your inbox. You have to go out, do active outreach, find your people, and show them how you can help.

3. You have to learn to sell.

I never thought I’d have to be a salesman, but if you can’t communicate the value of what you do, you can’t help anyone. (Sales is a whole other topic I’ll save for another post!)

4. Not everyone is your ideal client.

Realizing this was huge. Some people aren’t the right fit for your vision, and others aren’t ready financially. Learning to accept that saves so much energy.

5. You MUST be strategic.

You can’t just wing it. Without a clear plan to get from Point A to Point B, you’ll waste months running in circles, making zero progress and zero dollars.

Only 10% of startups and entrepreneurs actually make it in the long run. I challenge myself every single day to be part of that 10%.

10/22/2026

If you’re hogging two machines on opposite sides of a busy gym, you’re the problem.

Supersets are fine just pair a machine with dumbbells or pick stations right next to each other.

Don’t claim real estate across the entire gym floor while people are waiting.

Read the room.

As a dad, there’s nothing quite like sharing the shows and toys I grew up on with my girls.I wanted them to experience t...
10/22/2026

As a dad, there’s nothing quite like sharing the shows and toys I grew up on with my girls.

I wanted them to experience that exact same joy I had sitting in front of the TV watching Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and opening up new action figures as a kid.

My hope is that they get to feel that magic now, build incredible memories with me today, and one day pass down their own favorite shows and stories to their own kids.

Every dad has those childhood staples that helped shape who they are. What’s the main show or toy from your childhood that you’ve passed down to your kids?

10/21/2026

Working out sick isn’t you being tough it’s your ego.

A couple years back, I got sick and thought I could tough it out.

Both work and my workouts suffered.

My body felt tired on the job, my muscles fatigued way faster, and my energy dropped super fast.

The moment I pulled back and allowed my body to recover, I started feeling better a lot faster.

As a dad over 35, it’s tough to realize you’re not Superman.

Your body needs rest. It won’t try to build muscle and fight an infection at the same time. It’s always going to choose survival over muscle gains and a paycheck.

Allow your body to rest and recover so you can get back into the gym a lot faster.

Have you ever tried pushing through a workout while sick?

Drop a comment below 👇

10/21/2026

Who you surround yourself with is who you become.

You can’t expect to level up as a leader, father, or business owner while spending all your time with people who have zero drive.

Take 5 seconds today to audit your circle:

• Are they reading & learning?

• Are they investing in their future?

• Are they pushing you to be better?

Limit your time with stagnation. Go find a room full of eagles.

💬 What’s ONE quality you look for in your inner circle? Drop it below.

Huge shout out to Henry. 2.5lbs might not look like a lot in a week but it’s a win that gets us closer
10/20/2026

Huge shout out to Henry. 2.5lbs might not look like a lot in a week but it’s a win that gets us closer

10/20/2026

If your goals aren’t written down, they aren’t goals. They’re daydreams.

Most dads over 35 tell me they want to get in shape, make more money, be more present. But it’s all in their head. And what stays in your head gets ignored by your actions.

Write it down. 10 goals like the year already passed. Present tense. Positive. First person. Then pick the one that changes everything and attack it daily.

Stop wishing. Start writing.

What’s the one goal that would change your life if you actually achieved it? Drop it in the comments.

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