Fatherhood Fitness

Author: Anthony Pluff

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134: Trust the Process When the Scoreboard Lies
Episode 134
Friday, 12 December, 2025

In this episode of the Fatherhood Fitness Podcast, Anthony Pluff talks about why doing the right things doesn’t always lead to immediate results, and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing.Using real examples from the NFL, including Patrick Mahomes having one of the worst statistical games of his career despite making the right reads, Anthony connects the dots between sports, fitness, and fatherhood. Sometimes the box score looks bad even when the decisions are solid. The same thing happens with weight loss, strength training, and building healthy habits.You can hit your workouts, get your steps in, eat well, and still see the scale stall or even go up. That doesn’t mean the plan is broken. It means the outcome isn’t fully in your control once you’ve done your part.This episode breaks down why short-term results can be misleading, how to evaluate progress beyond the scale, and why consistency with the basics is what wins long-term. Anthony also dives into coaching lessons from basketball, football, and everyday life, reminding dads that there isn’t a scoreboard for many of the things that matter most, like showing up for your kids and leading your family well.If you’re a busy dad trying to lose weight, build strength, improve your health, and stay consistent even when motivation is low, this episode will help you take a step back, trust the process, and keep going.Topics covered in this episode include:• Why results don’t always show up right away• How fitness progress is similar to sports performance• The difference between good decisions and good outcomes• Why the scale doesn’t tell the full story• How to stay consistent when progress feels slow• Building habits that actually work long termThe Fatherhood Fitness Podcast is for busy dads who want to lose weight, get stronger, have more energy, and become better leaders at home without extreme diets or unrealistic routines.If you enjoy the show, please take a minute to leave a review. It helps the podcast grow and reach more dads who need it.Thanks for listening and for being part of the Fatherhood Fitness community.Here's Some Other Ways I Can Help YouBusy Dad's 5-Step Guide to Getting in Shape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aplufftraining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fatherhood Fitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aplufftraining.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Call: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gameplan Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Work With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coaching Application ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E-mail: coaching@aplufftraining.com