All posts by R.C. Liley

I'm an ex-mutual fund accountant who left the cubicle world to be a stay-at-home dad to my beautiful little girl, Avery, who entered our life on 11/15/13 and handsome little boy, Wes, who joined our family on 11/19/17. Also happily married to my wife, Kelley, as of 8/17/07. Sorry ladies... :) Fitness and nutrition is of the utmost importance in our family and we strive to reflect this in our daily life. I always prepare our meals at home and only go out if it's a special occasion, and even then I tend to not get much. Food should be fun and a joy to eat, not something quickly consumed from a fast food chain or scarf down before the next meeting. I have come from strictly logging high miles to train for the next marathon to keeping exercise varied and focusing more on strength. I still enjoy going for a run when I can, but nothing crazy, and I prefer hill sprints while pushing my daughter, Avery in the stroller. She loves it and I get a great workout! I want to show the world how to appreciate their body and feed it real, wholesome food while moving more throughout the day. In doing so, everyone would be healthier, happier, and we'd all live in a better place as a result. I blog mainly about my life as a stay-at-home dad and frequently include reviews, participate in campaigns, and share my thoughts on fitness and nutrition. If you ever have any questions or thoughts to share, please reach out as I'm always open to listening or helping others however possible. That is, when I have free time since Avery is and my wife are the number one priorities!

Health Hacks For Dads Who Just Can’t Be A$$ed

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Women get the most attention for wanting to look good, but guys are as bad. Dads may seem as if they don’t care, but a receding hairline and a fat gut can make them self-conscious. Whether they’re the type or not, pretty much every man on the planet wants to age gracefully, and the best way is to be healthy.

There is a caveat, though – you can’t be bothered. After all, you’re a dad who works 40 hours a week and takes care of the kids. You’re not a twenty-something spring chicken.

The good news is you don’t have to be if you know the trade secrets. Here are the health hacks for fathers who lack motivation.

Be A Cook, Not A Chef

Meals are a sticking point as guys feel as if they have to cook up a storm in the kitchen. Plus, you want as much flavor in the dish as possible when you’re on a diet. There’s nothing worse than a bland chicken breast with a side of steamed veg and lettuce. Thankfully, there is no need to act like Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen. Instead, focus on these delicious recipes which are super healthy. Not only are they tasty and good for you, but they’re quick. When you can’t be bothered to cook, speed is of the essence.

Skip The Gym

Going to the gym may seem like a necessity, but it can often get in the way. There are too many idiots that make you feel self-conscious to exercise properly. Rather than a competitive environment, create one which is fun and friendly. The great thing is it can be anywhere, from the living room to your bedroom. All you need to do is focus on activities which burn calories without the need for specialist equipment. There are twelve for your information here, but press-ups and squats work well, as does skipping. Because you can do them at home, there is no need to get overly motivated.

Boost Your Hormones

The reason you can’t be bothered is mental. Typically, there are too many negative thoughts in your brain to be proactive. Plus, there may not be enough testosterone to give you an adrenaline boost. Thankfully, you can change this with a small Tongkat Ali Dosage. Because it’s a plant, it’s entirely organic and contains no chemicals while encouraging the brain to produce extra hormones. Alternatively, you can make a concerted effort to be happier and less fatigued.

Involve The Kids

Children are active and will take you along for the ride. So, don’t sit on the sidelines – get involved. All you have to do is join them in the pool when they go swimming, or hire a bike and cycle alongside them. Getting them to kick a soccer ball around the garden is a basic way to burn calories too. In fact, anything which includes running and jumping ticks the boxes, and as you know, kids do these in their sleep.

Do you think you can be a$$ed now?

Meet The Smartest Baby Monitor: Cocoon Cam

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Hi Going Dad Readers!

My name is Siva, and I’m the founder and CEO of Cocoon Cam.

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The idea for the company came to me when my daughter Leena was born. After trying out a few of the baby monitors that were available at the time, my wife and I realized that none of them allowed us to both see and hear our little girl while also giving us information about her well-being. I started using my background in hardware and firmware systems to combine all of these things into one product. Working alongside my cofounder Pavan (whose background is Artificial Intelligence, specifically focused in computer vision) it became clear that we were able to use these new technologies to create a totally non-invasive, safe and insightful baby monitoring solution.

Since our launch in February 2017, we’ve helped thousands of families sleep easier and have been awarded 2018 Best Baby Monitor pick from Babylist. We’re on a mission to use the latest in cutting edge technologies to help make babies safer, and give parents the ultimate peace of mind.

Reasons to Love Cocoon Cam:

Real-Time Breathing Monitoring:

View a real-time breathing wave overlaid on top of your video feed so you can can see and know your baby is breathing.

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HD Video & Night Vision: Crystal clear HD live stream video with night vision and zoom capability. Plus, a built-in speaker and microphone so you can hear and talk directly to your baby.

Instant Alerts: Instant alerts let you know when your baby’s breathing changes and can even alert you when your baby is starting to wake up, has fallen asleep or is crying.

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No Wearables: A completely non-invasive way to monitor your baby’s breathing and movements without the need for any wearables, garment attachments or mats.

Validated By Top Pediatricians: Your baby’s safety and health are the most important thing to us at Cocoon Cam. That’s why we’re proud to have Cocoon Cam tested and validated by top pediatricians including IRB-approved studies at UC San Diego and the NICU at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.

If you’re in the market for a baby camera, check out Cocoon Cam to help ease anxiety about your baby’s sleep safety. It’s only $149.99 with Free Shipping and Free Returns. Plus, try it out risk free for 100-nights!

How You Can Make Sure That You’re Aging Gracefully

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A lot of the time, you find that it’s women that complain about aging the most. But that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect men too. As you start to get older, you can definitely notice a change in your body and how you feel. But as men, we tend to just get on with it. When women are unhappy with the changes they are going through, they can be easily judged – so we tend to keep quiet. But aging can really have an impact on your self-esteem and your abilities in life too. So it’s so important that you can actually deal with it, not just brush it off. If you want to be able to age gracefully and actually feel incredible in yourself as you get older, then it’s time to make sure that you do.

1. Embrace It

First of all, you just have to embrace it. If you’re in denial, then you’re only ever going to harm yourself mental in the future. Instead, you need to just accept that you are getting older, and that you’re not as young as you were. But this really doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, it can be positive. You’re really just entering a new phase of your life. And who says that it can’t be the best phase yet? So just go with it.

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2. Look After Your Body

One thing you will find really helps you to not only work on the latter point, but just grow old gracefully in general, is to look after your body as much as possible. If you want to be health in your old age, then making sure that you’re sleeping enough, that you’re eating right, and that you’re not overdoing things like alcohol, it will all count. So make sure that you look after yourself, and it will pay off.

3. Speak To Your Doctor

From here, you’re then going to want to make sure that you’re bringing up and age-related health concerned with your doctor. It’s important to address any issues that you have to nip them in the bug. Whether that’s to inquire about the Urolift procedure or find out solutions for your declining hearing, you need to ask the question. It’s the best way to keep things under control as time goes by.

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4. Enjoy Your Life

You also need to make sure that you enjoy your life as much as possible too. If you want to make the most of your time, then be happy, do what you love, and fully embrace the opportunities that come your way.

5. Keep Up The Exercise

It’s also going to help you to do as much exercise as possible. As you start to get older, you can often put this to the bottom of your to-do list. You have work and the kids to look after, and suddenly it’s not a priority. Then, when your kids are grown, you’re just out of the habit. However, it’s so important to the aging process that you keep moving. When you stop, you struggle to move. Old age isn’t a thing. It’s that you let your body decline. So if you continue to exercise and keep moving, you should find that it serves you well as you get older.