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Time Well Spent 017: Injured, Not Inflated - Nutrition Strategies For Dads Recovering From Injury
You finally got into a workout groove… then, BAM – injury.
Now you’re stuck on the sidelines for 4-6 weeks, and the thought of sitting still sounds like a one-way ticket to weight gain and cabin fever.
As busy dads, we juggle a lot—work, family, and fitness. So, when an injury forces us to slow d...
by Brent Totty —
Mar 23, 2025
nutrition
Time Well Spent 016: The Razor: How Identity Projection Helps Navigate Setbacks
Last week, I wrecked myself snowboarding—busted wrist, busted knee, both shoulders shot. It has completely thrown off my routines, which are the backbone of my short and long term success. I rely on early mornings, movement, and consistency to stay on track. Suddenly, that was gone.
That’s when I...
by Brent Totty —
Mar 09, 2025
time with self
Time Well Spent 015: The Paradox of Endless Ambition and Parenthood
Endless ambition is both a gift and a curse. It fuels innovation, drives career growth, and pushes us to achieve more than we ever thought possible. But when you become a parent, that same relentless ambition collides with an immovable force: time.
Suddenly, the long hours, deep focus, and strate...
by Brent Totty —
Feb 23, 2025
time with self
time with son
Time Well Spent 014: The High Achiever Parent Booze Paradox
Let me take you back...I was a startup founder once. I burned through $1 million trying to build what I thought would be “the one.” It wasn’t about becoming a tech giant or taking the company public. My dream was simpler: create something meaningful that postively impacted the world, see it acqui...
by Brent Totty —
Jan 26, 2025
time with self
Time Well Spent 013: 22-Day Habit Reset: Practical Diet Bonus Tips
Nutrition is the backbone of the 22-Day Dad Reset. But when life gets busy, even the simplest plans can feel overwhelming. That’s why I’m addressing the three biggest questions from early testers:
What should I eat regularly?
How does the 75/25 rule work in real-life situations?
How can I put my...
by Brent Totty —
Jan 12, 2025
nutrition
Time Well Spent 012: 22-Day Habit Reset: Part 3 Dialing In Your Diet
We've tackled movement and sleep—now it's time to address the third pillar: diet. Eati ng well doesn't have to be complicated, even for busy dads. Let's simplify nutrition to fit seamlessly into your life.
Eat fruit and meat for 3 weeks, ok we're done here.
Honestly, I'm only partially joking --...
by Brent Totty —
Jan 05, 2025
nutrition
wellness
Time Well Spent 011: 22-Day Habit Reset: Part 2 Sleep Basics For Dads
Last week, we tackled movement. Simple, repeatable workouts designed for busy dads who want to get 1,000+ intentional seconds of movements a day without spending hours in the gym. If you missed it, you can check it out here.
This week, we’re diving into Sleep Optimization—because no amount of ket...
by Brent Totty —
Dec 27, 2024
habits
sleep
Time Well Spent 010: 22-Day Habit Reset: Part 1 Simple Workouts For Dads
Kickstart your health with a no-nonsense, results-driven routine designed to optimize movem ent, sleep, and diet—perfect for busy dads.
Movement—1,000s a Day
The foundation of your fitness starts here. Aim for 1,000 seconds of intentional movements daily with these simple activities. You may not ...
by Brent Totty —
Dec 15, 2024
time with self
Time Well Spent 009: The Motivation Blueprint: How Time-Starved Dads Stay Driven and Focused
Staying motivated while juggling work, family, and personal ambitions is no easy task—especially when time feels like your most limited resource. For dads with full plates, working on personal goals often comes at the cost of precious family time or much-needed rest.
So how do you stay motivated ...
Dec 09, 2024
Time Well Spent 008: Why Your Community Shapes Your Kids’ Habits
The Story:
We had a couple of friends over last night-- just them, us, and Jax. It was a chill evening. Jax was running around, fully engaged with our friends, especially with one of our closest college friends that he hasn't gotten the opportunity to spend much time with in the past. Jax knocked...
by Brent Totty —
Dec 01, 2024
community
time with friends
Time Well Spent 008: Dad Potty Training Survival Tactics
Friday morning was one of those mornings.
I was driving Jax to school, and we were making great time—until 90 seconds into the car ride, when he announced he had to use the potty. Again.
Cue the scramble: pulling over, setting up the portable potty in the back of the car, and trying to keep him f...
by Brent Totty —
Nov 24, 2024
dad perspective
time management
Time Well Spent 007: Balancing Work and Fatherhood
I'm not going to sugar coat it -- everyone wants you f*ck'n time -- every second of it. If you’re a working dad, you know how it feels to juggle the demands of your job while trying to be present for your family. It’s easy to feel pulled in N directions, and the stakes are high—nobody wants to mi...
by Brent Totty —
Nov 10, 2024
time with self
time with spouse
