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You aren't in the wrong place. This podcast used to be called, "Fat Man Running" but has morphed into a fitness journey that I am adamant about sharing with you. Follow along with my adventure to become the best version of myself possible. I've accomplished some mighty things and am looking for more to come. Thank you for following me in my adventure. This journey won’t be easy and it won’t be something that Is going to come easy but I can and will our in the work. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

Michael (Coach) Timmer


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    Whole 30 - Pros and Cons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 10:52


    So now that I've taken some time off. I can refocus on the show. Here's one of the two promised shows about my diet. Thank you for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    I did IT!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 7:15


    My third edition of the Whole30 is done! I was strict with this one and didn't do anything off plan the entire time. It was worth it because I feel great. Need help doing it. I can send you stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Smashed it - One more Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 6:05


    So far I've done alright but today I smashed it. I was on my feet the whole day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Sunday Fun Run + Weigh in

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 6:45


    Today was an interesting day for sure! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Thursday's Throw-down!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 9:46


    Gave it everything I had but a storm threw me for a loop today. Still got my loops done but man it felt different and difficult. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Checked Wednesday Off the List

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 6:56


    Here we go! Things are getting easier everyday. The diet just seems to happen now and the workouts are feeling good. Except for the high impact stuff. I'm doing most of it 100 percent. Thank you for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Tuesday Dominated!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 6:46


    What a good day Tuesday was! Can't complain but the day was awesome. Workout, classes, teaching and everything else combined made the day totally amazing. Each day is getting better on this whole30 plan! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Great workout! Even better day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 8:01


    Today was just a good day. Got a ton of things done today and started a new 5 week workout plan. Let's keep going! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Sunday Run and Weigh in

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 6:26


    So today I got something done I have been waiting a LONG time to complete. I cannot believe all the hard work has paid off. Thanks for listening to my journey. More to come! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    LONG day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 4:34


    What a rough day today was but I got it done all the rings closed all the exercise done meal planning ready it's all finished. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Decisions have been MADE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 8:16


    Well I don't know if the decisions I've made will be long term or for just today but here we go! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Drained but Let's Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 7:25


    So I know it's gross but it's been a week with allergies and finishing up school. Crazy how everything has added up so quickly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Slowing Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 4:36


    I need a break so I'm slowing down on the workouts for a week. I'll pick those back up after my long paper is due. Thanks for following along. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    What a Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 4:54


    I can't believe that I had such a rough day and what I agree to do to myself. The time just seemed to fly by and before I knew it. I was asleep. Oh well. There's always tomorrow --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Good day with some disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 8:08


    Great time spent with family and got to cook for them. Disappointment came with the weigh in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Getting after it on Double Friday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 7:56


    It was a good day overall. I have to control my snacking though. Menu for today was delicious. I think my taste buds are changing to want the same thing every day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    My Legs are Jelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 7:54


    Oh my goodness, my legs are absolutely jelly. They've been worked so hard lately but it's all worth it in my mind. I'm just trying to be able to actively play with my kids when I get older. It's shocking how fast the weight is gained versus how long it takes to lose it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Good day but awful Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 13:38


    Started out great until I went to workout. I just wasn't motivated at all. At least I got through it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Easy Workout but hard Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 5:31


    So today was a good day overall but rough as far as the amount of work completed. It's kind of sad when your workout is the easier part of the day. Thank you for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Long Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 3:54


    Short episode but it was a good day! Overall, workout was good and my body is feeling great after a full week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Great Run Outside + Weight checkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 6:48


    Today was an amazing day outside so I ran outside. Forget the treadmill! It was just me and the outside. Gotta love it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Double the Torture!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 4:57


    Here we go! These Friday doubles are killing me and the week has three leg workouts. This is crazy. My legs are rubber. Guess the fun will be fun on Sunday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Was it a Good day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 6:52


    Still haven't been able to figure out if it's been a good day or not. I can say that I worked out hard and got my rings closed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    My whole body hurts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 6:48


    On a good day like today. It's hard to understand why everything just hurts but at least there's a silver lining. I'm getting great rest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Worked hard; I'll sleep well tonight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 5:54


    Today was a good day. Workout felt good and body is feeling even better. I'm enjoying even the hard workouts. Week four seems almost done now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Working Easy + Weigh-in!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 6:04


    It's getting a little easier but that means I need to push it a little harder. Let's get it. Plus I give you my progress after free weeks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Great Run and better day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 6:56


    What a good run this morning. Getting back on the Whole 30 plan! It's only 30 days but it's worth the work. My body feels so much better and with the working out let's see what happens to the weight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    My Legs are about to Fall off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 7:19


    I can't help but think that my legs might fall off if I continue to work as hard as I did today. Double workout Friday sure hurt today but it felt so good! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    I hate this!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 4:33


    Today I worked real hard but I sure don't like this workout. Sometimes that's the way it is. Push through and kick the workout in the face! You got this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    New Body hard work

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 5:42


    If you want a new body you have to work hard. I feel like I did that today. Shout out to my daughter. It is her birthday today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Good day to work hard + Weigh in

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 3:24


    Hard day but it was good to see my students. Worked it out and felt so good. Join me next time --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    It's a Monday for sure!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 4:29


    It's been a day but I got the workout in and was it ever a good one! It's been a weird kinda day but it all works out in the end. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    What a Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 6:21


    Finished the week off with a run. What a good day. Could have been better. Forgot the weigh in but I'll update In tomorrow's episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Great Snow Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 3:37


    It was a great snow day today. Only one bad meal but it was double workout Friday and I worked it off. What a day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    What a fun day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 6:10


    Today was worth it because I had fun with my kids. The body is starting to feel normal when working so hard every day. This is why I'm doing these workouts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Driveway Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 7:36


    Workout and eating went okay today. Struggled was in eating as well as I should but the workout made that feel better. Hit it hard and will have to go even harder tomorrow. Let's get it done together!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Snowtime Workout!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 4:55


    The snow almost did me in today. I still got in my workout though and I'm glad to keep the streak going. Keep it going with me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Day 7: Snow and Ice Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 6:37


    So we got about 2 inches of ice and snow over night and I spent most of my day shoveling the driveway and back porch only to have my work destroyed by the snow storm that came blowing in. Well it'll mean more work for tomorrow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Day 6: Run plus the week's results

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 7:56


    What a good week! Can't believe it feels this good to be this active. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Day 5: Double Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 8:24


    Today was double to workout fun! I was a sweaty mess when I got done with the 50 minutes of hardcore workout. Can't believe I made it. Join me for the breakdown and what I ate today. Please rate us and tell us what you think. See you Sunday for my run. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Day 4: I feel old today

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 8:36


    The workout was good and I close my rings but I sure do feel old today. On a better front. My body is getting used to the work outs. Changing slowly but getting used to them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Day 3: Weak but glad I got it done

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 7:41


    Nor feeling great but got through the workout anyway. Was a rough day for real. Find out why it was such a bad day. Definitely don't want to revisit it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Day 2: Stiff but feels good

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 8:34


    Today was a day were I felt stiffer than a board. Muscles were tight but I worked through it. Remember. I'm just an ordinary guy trying to get fit. I do not do this for a living but I want it. Follow along and let me know what you think by leaving a review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Start of Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 8:17


    Well I'm off on another journey. Follow along with me as I try something new and try to avoid temptation when it comes to food. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Recap of the Season + next season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 8:14


    You get my last weigh in plus thoughts about next season. Check it out and come join me for more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Whole 30 Done and long Run!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 9:06


    Last day of the whole 30 and it was a terrific day! The run was pretty good too. Thanks for listening and be ready for the season finale tomorrow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Rainy Day Equals Treadmill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 9:45


    So today was a weird diet day but even more weird was how my calories were eaten up by run. Can't believe I was able to get it done but it's over. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Great Run in the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 8:38


    What a good day this was. Working my way to the end. Only two more days! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Nice Cold Night for a Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 3:51


    Tonight I was determined to get run four miles in less than forty minutes and I feel like I blew that goal out of the water. Join me as I quickly discuss my run and my meals for the day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Better than NOTHING

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 7:34


    Finally got my calories done for the day. Had to run or almost sprint 2.18 miles to do it. Ran it in just under 19 minutes. Not bad really. Thank you for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

    Long Day but it's DONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 6:37


    Never thought today was going to end but what a battle it was. Got all my goals done and ate well today. Tough but good day I guess. Five more days. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-timmer/support

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