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Oct 6
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Fall Reset: Adapt Your Health Plan as th...

Fit Father Project
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As the leaves change, your health plan should, too. Episode 258 is a solo conversation and Dr. Anthony Balduzzi shares a practical framework for adapting your routines to the realities of fall—colder weather, shorter days, and a busier social calendar. Expect simple moves you can apply immediately to keep progress steady. 

We cover cold-weather training options and how to build indoor contingencies you’ll actually use. You’ll also learn why less daylight can impact mood, sleep, and consistency—and what to do about it with smart light exposure and Vitamin D updates. 

On the nutrition front, Dr. A makes fall eating easy: warming crock-pot meals, seasonal produce swaps (hello, squash and pomegranate), and a straightforward holiday strategy that lets you enjoy the feast without losing momentum. 

Finally, we zoom out: seasonal planning is about rhythm, not perfection. With a few proactive adjustments, you can stay grounded through fall, glide into winter, and keep stacking wins week after week. Plus—live event invites for 2026 if you want to take the next step in person. 

Key Takeaways

  • Build a seasonal plan: what worked in summer may not work in fall. 
  • Create indoor training contingencies (space, equipment, time block). 
  • Protect mood/sleep as daylight drops: morning light or full-spectrum lamp. 
  • Vitamin D: consider testing and/or increasing D3 + K2 during low-sun months. 
  • Use warming, one-pot meals (stews, slow-cooker) for easy adherence. 
  • Seasonal swaps: squash, root veg, pomegranate for micronutrients & fiber. 
  • Holiday strategy: small protein snack pre-event; protein/veg first; dessert last. 
  • Leverage calories: strength train the day after big meals or add a light fast. 
  • Guard your circadian rhythm: earlier wind-down as evenings get darker. 
  • If travel ramps up, prep a portable routine and default meals. 
  • Think in systems (routines + environment) rather than willpower. 
  • Consider in-person events for accountability and momentum spikes. 

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