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This week the lads throw down a challenge for themselves (which you can, and should join in on at home!) and Chade reviews the psychotic forfeit he's dreamt up to make sure they get it done!

Also this week, Chade mentions how much weight he plans to lose in the coming months. As always, safety is of high importance to us, so if you're wondering what he's basing his goal on, here's some info from our old pals in the NHS for you to peruse should you be thinking of shedding a few pounds in a healthy fashion!!

NHS Weightloss

The lovely introduction this week was performed by (and used with permission from) BAC Beatbox Academy! For more information about what they do and have coming up find them HERE!

Also, as this week is all about setting realistic challenges (a fun word for goals), we'd love you to join in with us. For information on how to set an effective and achievable goal for yourself, why not listen to our old classic episode:
Creating A 60 Day Plan Work Through: An Italian Stallion's Goals

We're obviously not sponsored or paid for any kind of advertising (not surprising if you've heard us am I right?!), we just like to mention things ok?

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As Nico's off ill this week, Chade treats us to another diary entry. Following his recent life changes and the last episode's discussion about finding a new routine, Chade talks to us about going 'Back To Basics'. With his diet sliding into old habits, and his daily routine thrown off, Chade lets us know how he's keeping himself on track and the joys of going....you guessed it....'Back To Basics'.

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This week, Chade takes us through his feelings about the first week of his son’s life and what changes it’ll make to his routines and the Podcast going forward. Chade then gives Nico a whistle stop education on what happens when a child is born, and tops it off with some nice, heartwarming advice for anyone who has a second child on the way. We think it's a great lesson for any soon-to-be second time parents out there who would like to hear how a fellow goal setter deals with this seismic life changing event.
 
We also mention Chade’s entertaining and highly informative interview with personal trainer, former UFC fighter, entrepreneur, investor, owner of online training company Team Tony Transformation, Tony Christodoulou. Click his name to take you to that very episode...
 

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The day is finally here! Chade is proud to announce the birth of a Little Lad, the newest addition to his family, his son!

Chade talks briefly about the excitement, challenges (mainly faced by his wife) and joyous relief of spending the last week in anticipation of his son being born. There's discussion of how things are different this time round from when his daughter was born, when he'll get back to the gym and most importantly...the new name is revealed.

Be warned, there are some detailed comments regarding child birth and pain etc. If your sensitive to this it might be best to give this one a miss and catch up with us next week!

Also Chade recorded this episode walking around a hospital and receives many messages on his phone (as you'd hope after becoming a proud father) so expect the occasional buzzing. He's not being tazed by security, it's just messages.

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

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Chade gives us 3 live diary entries in the build up to his son being born!! There's pacing, jitters, and an informative update of where the mind might go in times of pressure with regards to one's overall life goals. A fascinating slice of life (and a glimpse at the anticipation and excitement that takes place before an actual one begins...)

Another reminder we are in no way affiliated with or sponsored by McDonalds...but I do fancy one of those Philly Cheese Stacks I must say...

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The 8th Progress Ep! Chade looks back at the last 10 weeks and ponders the many ups and down of holidays, injuries, bouncing back, getting injured again, then attempting to bounce back. Chade also gives us a sneak peak at what's coming up and seems to have a new obsession with the numbers seven, eight and nine.

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‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

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In this Diary Entry, after another little speed bump (following last weeks upbeat episode), Chaders discusses how it's perhaps a byproduct of feeling over confident.

Among the many things discussed, Chade delves into how he wants to get to the gym but there's something missing, something stopping his usual enthusiasm that he can't quite put his finger on. Life events, good and bad, occasionally are throwing him off. There's also a bit of analysis of his own behaviour regarding his history of not only eating too much, but also burning it off too quickly and therefore, finding it harder to maintain!!

Chade caps off the entry with most importantly, what he's going to do about all of the above!

If you can relate to any of the topics discussed in this episode, we'd absolutely love to hear from you!

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

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This week, after last weeks more sombre tone, Chade talks about reassessing his daily routine while being in a more positive space (and making it all the better for it).

Chade also talks about the wonders of his Dad’s magic cream (steady) and how it’s helped him (literally) get back on his feet. What is it? (Cream) Where does it come from? (Ireland) It's all discussed here!

Also, taking a step back and reassessing goals are discussed, and how making a few slight changes has helped Chade out of his rut. For more information on setting goals (and advise from a professional,) check out the pervious episodes below where we set some goals in real time and interview the great Annie Page.

Annie Page

Creating A 60 Day Plan - FULL

Achieving Goals: Goals Are Bad...A**

Goals: Aim High, Fall Hard


 
 

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

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In this short entry, Chade talks about reaching a low point in his quest, and ponders what went wrong.

We try to keep things as upbeat as possible at 'Diary Of A Big Lad', but authenticity has always been one of the most important things we wanted to give to our audiences when we set out making the pod, so we hope you appreciate this nugget of honesty.

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

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The story continues from last week as Chade, dealing with the unexpected twist of a sore wrist (because of exercise, get your mind out of the gutter!), takes us through how he's dealing with the inevitable change in the routine and whether or not it'll set him back, or just down a slightly different path...

‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens.

For questions and queries please contact us at [email protected]

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