Papas take the challenge!

Papas, having a child is one of the best opportunities to make the changes in our lives that we have always talked about.  An obvious area of our lives we often over look is our health. Our wives, girlfriends, mothers, even our kids see the need for change when we don't. We must to do all we can to be the solid rocks our kids think we are.

With that said, I am officially issuing the 50 Million Pound Challenge for Papas. The Challenge was started by Dr. Ian Smith to provide a forum for people to track their weight loss, get information about healthy living, and be encouraged by collective progress. This is a great way to get fit for yourself, but not by yourself.  There are now thousands of people who are tracking their progress for the group goal of 50 million pounds lost.

I have set up a team for Primo Papas to work together and lead the way to healthier living in our homes. Click the link below or on the right and join the team! Simply fill in your information, then your current weight and your goal weight. From there you can log on any time to record pounds lost. The site automatically charts your progress and ranks us as a team.

This is not a diet program, you are encouraged to find the HEALTHIEST and most convenient way for YOU to reach YOUR goal. By joining the team you will be challenged and encouraged. As we move forward I will be spotlighting standouts on the team. Look out for more fun stuff as we go!

Please read all disclaimers and consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

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Cheap Thrills

This weekend I was given a great idea for a kid's party.  The Airport! Yup, that's right the airport. Now I am not talking about O'Hara, JFK, or LAX. Check out your local municipal air strip.  Here in Santa Monica Airport our airport has an observation deck and there is a play ground next to the property. Jim who was there with his 4 year old said his son has been wanted to have a party there every since he was old enough to ask. Sure enough, on a subsequent visit he saw a bunch of kids with cake and candles in tow. So guess what his son is getting for his next birthday?

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As I perused the small group of observers it became clear that this is a popular place for dad's on Saturday mornings. You can kick back on the bleachers and watch your kids go crazy over tiny propeller planes and the occasional jet taking off and landing. I was able to keep my 18 month old occupied with little effort on my part for 45 minutes. The only reason we left is because there wasn't enough action for me, no close call or emergency landings. While there may not have been any planes on fire, the big thrill for me was to watch my boy's face light up and see him wave bye-bye with each take off.