🎙️ Don’t Gain the Holiday 15: Staying Fit Through Food, Family & Fatigue | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Ep. 27 🎄💪

The holidays are NOT a fitness plan. 😂
In this episode, Joe (lawyer-dad) and Dr. Quill (chiropractor-dad) unpack the TRUTH about holiday weight gain — and how to actually stay on track without skipping the stuffing or becoming the guy doing burpees in the garage while everyone else is drinking eggnog.

If you're a dad trying to hold the line between family time, fitness, and food comas — this one’s for you.

🔥 In This Episode:
• How much weight people really gain during the holidays (spoiler: it adds up over time)
• Why stress wrecks your metabolism — and your workout motivation
• How to sneak in fitness without being "that guy" at family parties
• 5 no-nonsense strategies to stay strong without going full Grinch on dessert
• The small habits that beat the January guilt trip

💡 Top Holiday Health Hacks:
🥩 Protein-First Rule
🚶‍♂️ Walk After Meals
🧠 Avoid the “Write-Off Season” Mindset
🥤 Hydrate Before You Celebrate
🧘‍♂️ Pack a Stress Strategy (a.k.a. emotional fire extinguisher 🔥)

👨‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re crushing workouts or crushing pie, this episode gives realistic advice for real dads who want to enjoy the holidays without falling off the wagon (or into the cookie tin).

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Got a hack, a fail, or a wild holiday story? Email us at dadsdealsanddumbbells@gmail.com

💥 Dads, Deals & Dumbbells is the podcast where fatherhood meets business hustle and barbells. Hosted by two entrepreneurial dads figuring it out in real time — one rep, one bedtime story, and one bad Amazon purchase at a time.

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Welcome back to Dads, Deals & Dumbbells — where dad life meets business hustle and barbells.

In this episode, we break down the 5 foundational lifts every dad should master to stay strong, injury-free, and ready for whatever life (or your toddler) throws at you. Chiropractor Dr. Mitch Quill leads the charge with pro-level form tips, real-life dad applications, and video demos for each lift. Joe drops his usual wit, dad hacks, and gym truths—because strength should be functional.

🧰 Whether you’re hauling groceries, tossing your kid in the pool, or just trying not to throw your back out, this episode is your blueprint to lifting like a real-world dad.

🔹 Covered in this episode:

Deadlift: The Costco-haul king

Squat: Built for toddler rides & dad stamina

Farmer Carry: All the bags. One trip. No help.

Overhead Press: Power + posture + pool throws

Pull-Ups: Control your body. Own your strength.

🔥 Watch the form demos:

Deadlift

Squat

Farmer Carry

Overhead Press

Pull-Ups

🧠 This Week’s Dad Hack:
How to keep your kids from acting like maniacs in public.

💪 Quill’s Corner:
Back-saving bracing tips + longevity advice for dads who still want to pick up their kids and lift heavy.

🎯 Your challenge:
Do all 5 lifts this week. Post or tag us @DadsDealsDumbbells
with your version of the “Dad Lift Challenge.”

👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment telling us which lift you need the most work on — or your favorite “dad strength” moment.

Watch the videos we show here via these links:
Dead lift: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vfKwjT5-86k
Squat: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MLoZuAkIyZI
Farmers carry: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UZ2KpWXqvXQ
Overhead Press: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xur1K3Z8q0U
Pull-ups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAggnpPyR6E

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Episode 25 – Go Big or Go Broke? Knowing When to Expand Your Business | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Podcast

Is business expansion a smart move… or a fast track to bankruptcy?

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill tackle one of the biggest decisions entrepreneurs face: when (and how) to scale your business without blowing it up. Joe’s right in the middle of a major office expansion, and he’s sharing the good, the bad, and the brutally honest lessons from the front lines.

We’re talking:

The signals that tell you it’s time to grow

The risks that kill most expansions

Real stats every business owner should know before signing that lease

And of course… a no-holds-barred round of Deal or Dumbbell: Expansion Edition

Whether you’re running a single-location business or planning your empire, this episode will give you the mindset, metrics, and muscle to scale smart.

Hosted by:
Joe Giamanco – Lawyer, entrepreneur, and dad of two
Dr. Mitchell Quill – Chiropractor, business owner, and dad of three

Segments this episode:

Wins & Fails of the Week

The State of Business Expansion (w/ must-know stats)

Deal or Dumbbell: Expansion Edition

Closing Takeaways for Smart Scaling

Let us know in the comments:
Are you planning to expand? What’s holding you back?

Got a question or dad story? Email us: dadsdealsanddumbbells@gmail.com
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