Two months ago my daughter was born.

Leading up to this massive life change, I was worried about how my fitness and health might suffer. I knew I was facing….

…sleepless nights…

…lack of time…

…competing priorities…

I don’t want to fall into the “dad-bod” trap and put my goals aside.

I want to look good for my wife.

I want to feel confident in my own skin.

I want to be a good example for my clients.

I want to be a good example for my daughter when she’s old enough.

BUT at the same time, my family is infinitely higher on my priorities list than my physique or performance.

These things aren’t mutually exclusive.

Being physically and mentally healthy makes me a better husband and father.

So what did I do?

I followed my own advice:

- Write down my values and priorities and make sure every area of my life is in line with them

- Let go of perfectionism

- Focus on small, healthy, daily actions

- Get back on track quickly when I drift off course

- Block my calendar to prioritize and eliminate distractions from what I really want and need to be doing

That’s a start. I have a lot to learn, and as soon as I think we find a rhythm, my daughter decides to change things up.

Embrace the process. Things will never be perfect. What can you do today? That’s all that matters.

If you’re looking for a fitness trainer in the Mt Juliet/Hermitage/Nashville TN area, online fitness training, or just need some advice to get your fitness program started, contact me

How to balance fitness and family