In Episode 269 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Reuvein Mittler, a 36-year-old father of five from Chicago who decided he wasn’t going to follow the same unhealthy path he saw in his own family. After a pre-diabetes warning and years of weight gain, Reuvein took control and began a journey that would completely transform his health.

Through the Fit Father Foundations program, Reuvein lost nearly 40 pounds, rebuilt his strength, and discovered how simple habits like hydration, protein-focused meals, and consistent training could change his energy, mindset, and daily life. What started with learning how to do his very first push-up became a full commitment to becoming the healthiest version of himself.

This episode is a powerful reminder that progress beats perfection, that starting is often the hardest part, and that when a father changes his health, it ripples through his entire family. If you’re a busy dad who wants more energy, strength, and years with the people you love, Episode 269 will inspire you to take that first step.

1. Pre-diabetes as the wake-up call
2. Nearly 40 pounds lost in one year
3. From no push-ups to consistent strength training
4. Hydration as a daily energy multiplier
5. Protein + produce as the nutrition anchor
6. Fewer crashes, no more coffee dependence
7. Foundations habits changing everyday life
8. Strength training spilling into mental toughness
9. Leadership by example for wife and kids
10. “Daddy’s doing this to be healthy for us”
11. Progress over perfection mindset
12. Half effort beats zero effort days
13. Just start — momentum follows action
14. Training as self-mastery, not punishment
15. Clear next goal: Old School Muscle

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