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.

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Key Takeaways

• Why hitting a goal weight is only half the battle
• How old habits creep back in after early success
• Using a family health crisis as a powerful turning point
• Why handwritten journaling accelerates habit formation
• The value of pairing short-term and long-term goal deadlines
• Starting with nutrition first when exercise feels impossible
• Progressive overload applied to basics like push-ups and core work
• How alcohol quietly sabotages sleep, decisions, and weight loss
• The role of community and brotherhood in long-term accountability
• Staying motivated in maintenance mode through variety and event-based training

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