Posts by Walt

Welcome to the very first episode of Slimming Down Dad. This podcast is all about one Dad's journey to lose weight and live a healthier life. In this episode I thought it best to thoroughly introduce...

Part of my new routine is to leave for work in the morning with a backpack containing a change of clothes. When it is time to clock out for the day I make a mad dash for Anytime Fitness in...

At some point you're going to step foot in the gym or on the track with the best of intentions. You'll get yourself all pumped up but when it comes time to lift that weight or take that first stride,...

At some point in my childhood there was a moment where a switch flipped in my mind. Asking for help from friends and family seemed wrong and I struggled to do all that I could on my own. As I've...

Growing up, I had an Uncle that was a little eccentric. Actually, he was a Great Uncle (my Father's Uncle). He was a Vietnam Vet, a retired Philly Cop, and he owned a bar in Fishtown. My Uncle was...

Back on May 3rd I made the decision to do something about my life and make a healthy change. I stepped on the scale and had mixed emotions. I was happy to see that I wasn't at my all-time highest...