E280: The Dad Bod Reality Check

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of managing weight for middle-aged men, featuring a health survey and insights on fitness.

Rick opens the show with a confession: he’s crossed the 200-pound line , and that’s the point where something has to change. For Gen X guys balancing work, family, and a slowing metabolism, the dad bod can sneak up quickly—and sticking to a plan is easier said than done. Evan follows with “Fat Guy Science,” presenting five tough decisions every middle-aged guy faces when trying to manage his weight. In the second half, Liz puts Rick and Evan through a 10-question health and diet survey , evaluating their habits and determining how realistic their chances are of getting back on track. The crew talks about why people fall off the fitness wagon, how to push past the feeling of resignation about gaining weight, and what a realistic game plan looks like. Sponsored by APC Pest Control and Royal Pizza . 🍕💪

People in this episode

Hosts: Rick Fink, Liz Daly

Guest: Evan

Topics covered

• dad bod
• weight management
• health survey
• fitness
• Gen X
• metabolism

Keywords

• dad bod
• weight loss
• health survey
• Gen X
• fitness plan
• metabolism
• diet

Sponsors

APC Pest Control, Royal Pizza

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