Fit Fathers

Health, fitness & nutrition are priorities for the extension of life. Stay active, eat well & energize yourself!

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7th Annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival Memorial Weekend May 27-29 at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center #FitFathers join us in Cali for this massive #reggae festival over the course of three powerful days. The national festival is the premier gathering for the progressive U.S. Reggae and roots music movement, bringing the scene together over Memorial Day weekend in beautiful Monterey, CA. This year the Festival will included performances from roots artists such as Damian “Jr Gong” Marley, Michael Franti, Barrington Levy, J Boog, Mike Love, The Wheeland Brothers, Katastro.Rebelution, Tribal Seeds, Protoje, Katchafire, The Green, Slightly Stoopid,Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Tarrus Riley, Australia’s Sticky Fingers, Raging Fyah, Will and The People, Maui’s soulful Jordan T., Bay Area’s South Bay Dub All Stars, Santa Barbara up-and-comers The Ole’s and many more! Who is ready to Catch A Fire?! #ItsAMovement #Caliroots2016 #CaliRootsFest (at Monterey, California)

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Meet John Engler: From Smoker to Runner Welcome to the newfound health promoting world of John Engler, an Austin, Texas #FitFather of two who recently quit #smoking and took up <running after his son Jack asked for help in learning how to run. John obliged and in the process of striding with Jack they collectively learned to love the energizing fitness activity. Pretty soon up to 12 neighborhood kids and two other Dads became involved for evening runs on Mondays and Wednesdays. Way to go John, and please do keep us posted on this amazing group. Question for readers: Have you ever thought about organizing a group like this in your neighborhood? Well, as @Nike would say, just do it. You just might be surprised at how many individuals will want to get out and kick it with you! Remember, stay active, eat clean and continue to energize your life! Words by #FitFathers @chrisandersonis (at Austin, Texas)

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Childhood obesity may lead to hypertension later in life, according to a study published online in Pediatrics. Researchers followed BMI and blood pressure readings for 101,606 participants aged 3 to 17 from various health care providers for about three years. Those who became obese or remained obese were three times more likely to develop hypertension than those who maintained a healthy weight. This study demonstrates the effect of early weight gain on other chronic diseases during a short time period and stressed the importance of preventive strategies. Parker ED, Sinaiko AR, Kharbanda EO, et al. Change in weight status and development of hypertension. Pediatrics. Published online February 19, 2016.

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We made a heart healthy lunch for the girls. Japanese buckwheat soba noodles; sliced mangos; sliced oranges; steamed broccoli; romaine salad with flaxseed, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions; steamed sweet potatoes; celery and almond butter; and scrambled tofu, kale and onions. Purity #FitFathers #EatClean #PlantStrong

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We hit the ground #running this morning in the new #Saucony #Guide9 stability shoe. They felt great as #HalfMarathon training continues. Refueled with fresh fruits and coconut water. "The mind is all-knowing. The spirit is transcending. The body is eternally resilient. When fused, collective synergy and insight allows any potential goal to become concrete reality." -- #FitFathers (at Northwest Branch Recreational Park)

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"You must unlearn, what you have learned!!" -- Master #Yoda -- Especially when it comes to #nutrition! Use #TheForce to conquer #TheDarkSide of the food industry. Don't let them play #JediMindTricks on you with false labels, colorful commercials and celebrity endorsers. Now pass the #Kale & #Quinoa please. #FitFathers

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How about that. @FitFathers just received an invite from The White House to present this Friday at their Men's Health Conference with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They are interested in our story, best practices and outcomes for others to follow successfully. We can't wait to introduce the audience to the power of plants. What a blessing! (at The White House)

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#VacationFitness -- As we always say, vacation is to relax the mind, not the body. There should never be an excuse not to energize the physical. Now we have earned the right to relax at the beach! #FitFathers #VeganPro (at West Palm Beach Marriott)

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Oh no. You don't supposed to be in the gym during island vacations said the beach bum heckler. Ha, you must not know #FitFathers sacred life enhancement code. So scat while we build muscle from fat! #NoExcuses #VacationFitness #VisitAruba (at Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino)

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#VacationFitness -- As we always say, vacations are to relax the mind, not the body. So the first morning of our #Aruba getaway we hit the pavement to #RunFree for a few miles. Each quarter mile we also knocked out 25 #pushups and #dips for a total of 400 each in addition to hopping over cement barriers. Felt amazing. Now we can reward ourselves with a big #vegan grub and #sunbathing on #PalmBeach - #FitFathers #TravelWide (at Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino)

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#FitFathers - Make These Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes For #Thanksgiving breakfast! These whole-grain pancakes drizzled with pure maple syrup make for a delicious and hearty breakfast. Blueberries add a delicious and healthful touch. Serves 2 to 4 · ½ cup buckwheat flour · ½ cup whole-wheat pastry flour · 2 teaspoons flaxseed meal · 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder · Pinch of sea salt · 1 cup of rice milk · 1 cup fresh blueberries · 1-2 teaspoons safflower oil, to brush the skillet · Warmed maple syrup, for drizzling In a medium bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, whole-wheat pastry flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, and salt. Whisk briefly to blend. Slowly stir in the rice milk and stir just until the lumps disappear. Gently fold in the blueberries. Heat a cast-iron griddle or skillet over medium heat, then lightly brush with a little of the safflower oil. Add enough batter to form a 4-inch pancake and cook until the edges look dry and bubbly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Gently flip the pancake and cook on the other side until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot, with warmed maple syrup. Per pancake: 82 calories, 2 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g sugar, 1 g total fat, 13% calories from fat, 2 g fiber, 112 mg sodium

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The formula is simple. Stay active, eat clean and continually energize your life. WE run to stay young! #FitFathers #RunFree #FitFam

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Men's Health #UrbanAthlon - #FitFathers love #RaceDay !!! (at San Francisco, California)

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We love rewarding our fitness supporters with #AutoFit #SwagBags -- #LAAutoFit #LAAutoShow #FitFathers #RunFree (at Los Angeles Convention Center)

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#NoExcuses -- Ever! #FitFathers #LAAutoFit #LAAutoShow (at Los Angeles Convention Center)

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Awesome 2-mile run through the #LAAutoShow with #BladeRunner #LAAutoFit #FitFathers (at Los Angeles Convention Center)

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We're ready to run for #AutoFit with the @laautoshow -- Let's go! #FitFathers #LAAutoShow #LAAutoFit #RunFree (at Los Angeles Convention Center)