From Struggles to Success: Nate's Journey with Fit Father Project

Nate Pelkey, a pastor from Unity, Maine, joins Dr. Anthony Balduzzi on this week’s podcast to discuss his journey with Fit Father Project and the impact it has had on his health and life. Nate had previously tried various diets and exercise routines but struggled to sustain them. But then Nate reached a point of personal conviction and realized how important his health is for his family and his ministry; Nate decided to make a change. Nate joined Fit Father Project in 2023 and lost 85 pounds in under a year. The combination of the program's structure and his deeper motivation helped him achieve sustainable results. Nate's family has also been impacted by his transformation, with his wife and children being proud of his progress and joining him in healthier eating habits and exercise. Nate talks about his experience with the Fit Father Project and how it has transformed his physical and mental health. He emphasizes the importance of learning to say no to unhealthy habits and yes to challenging but beneficial activities. Nate discusses his journey with the FF30X workout program, starting from a weight of 280 pounds and progressing through the different phases. He highlights the mental and physical challenges he faced and how he pushed through them to achieve his goals. Nate also provides advice for those starting their fitness journey and reflects on the impact of his transformation on his spiritual walk and leadership in his ministry. He envisions a future where he maintains his health and continues to be active with his family and in his ministry.TakeawaysFinding a deeper motivation and understanding one's 'why' is crucial for sustainable health and fitness.The structure and support of a program like Fit Father Project can make it easier to achieve and maintain health goals.Involving your family and others in healthier eating habits and exercise can have a positive impact on everyone's well-being.Physical transformation can lead to improved mental health and self-esteem. Learning to say no to unhealthy habits and yes to challenging but beneficial activities is crucial for personal growth.The FF30X workout program can help individuals achieve their fitness goals, even when starting out very heavy.Pushing through mental and physical challenges is necessary for progress and building mental strength.Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling or during vacations is possible with proper planning and making good choices.Continuing to stay healthy and active in older age allows for continued enjoyment of family and ministry.The Fit Father Project provides a comprehensive and sustainable program that can make a significant difference in people's lives.Want to join us LIVE in Phoenix in August 2025?Click here to learn about our FIRST EVER Fit Father / Fit Mother Live Event in Phoenix, AZ, August 29-31!  https://www.fitfatherproject.com/2025Want To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest. Click here to see everything you get when you join Foundations, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our

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If you’re a busy guy in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, chances are you have heard that you can no longer reap the benefits of the days of your youth. Society has told you that it’s not possible for you to stay lean, stay fit, and have the exuberance and energy you once felt and had as a young man. These constant messages are telling us that it's ok to not be our best selves. We don’t have to try or stay hungry as we once did when we were young. We no longer have anything to prove to ourselves. These messages are also contributing to a larger problem we are not addressing. Obesity. In the U.S., today, nearly 50% of all men over 40 are obesity. Being overweight and out of shape is the number one contributor to early death. And today more men are passing away at younger ages than ever before. Cancer diagnoses in men are escalating. Men are being put on prescription meds for blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease at younger ages. And more families are losing fathers and husbands by the day. Obesity is the enemy, the one that sits on the top of the hill peering down at us from afar. We have allowed for far too long to let ourselves lose. To take the hill is no easy task. There are no quick fixes. There are no hacks or shortcuts to winning this battle to a better and more healthy life. The only way to win is to work. Every day, little by little. And with the right methods, tools, and strategies, together we can help you stand tall against the enemy of obesity and mediocrity and take back your life. Hi, I’m Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, CEO of The Fit Father Project and Host of this show, the Fit Father Project Podcast. For the last 10 years, my team and I have perfected a health and weight loss system designed exclusively For Men Over 40. 40,000 men in over 100 countries have come through Fit Father Project ready to take on their own hill and conquer their enemies. And now it’s time we help you with yours. On this podcast, we’re going to cover tactics and strategies to help you wage war against your enemy such as - How to increase your testosterone to build age-defying muscle - How to make healthy eating simple and sustainable. - How to become the best version of yourself. My commitment to you is to set you up for success. Truth be told, there will be times your mind will tell you to take it easy, to go back to unhealthy habits. There will be times that the daily stresses of life will make you feel like the only way to deal with it is to eat your favorite junk food meal. There will be times you will feel satisfied with where you are and give up because you’re content. But together on this podcast, we will stay the course and conquer the hill. To get the latest episodes of the Fit Father Project Podcast, follow us on Apple, Spotify, and or wherever you get your podcast and turn your notifications on so you know when a new episode drops. Stay Strong. Stay Vigilant. And Take the Hill.