About this episode

Andy Rioux shares his inspiring journey of losing over 100 pounds twice and the tools that helped him maintain sustainable fat loss.

In Episode 288 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Andy Rioux, a Fit Father member since 2017, to unpack nearly a decade of real-world transformation. Andy shares how he went from 336 pounds, pre-diabetic, and exhausted to losing over 100 pounds — and then doing it all over again after a blip. This is an honest, inspiring conversation about what sustainable fat loss actually looks like when life keeps throwing curveballs: a pandemic, COVID, a family health crisis, and the slow creep of old habits. Andy walks through the exact tools that finally made his habits stick, including journaling, structured goal-setting, progressive training, and rebuilding his relationship with alcohol. If you have tried before and slipped back, this episode will remind you that the journey is never wasted — and a reboot is always possible. Rate & Review - If this episode helped you think differently about your training, please take a minute to rate and review the Fit Father Project Podcast. Your review helps more men over 40 discover the show and get the tools they need to build strength, energy, and long-term health. Join the Fit Father Community - Want to be…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Anthony Balduzzi

Guest: Andy Rioux

Topics covered

• weight loss
• transformation
• sustainable habits
• health crisis
• goal-setting

Keywords

• weight loss
• transformation
• sustainable habits
• journaling
• goal-setting
• alcohol
• health crisis

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Organizations: Fit Father Project

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