Every year my father’s birthday rolls around and I’m presented with the same old problem, but before I get into that I should tell you a little about my dad. Dad doesn’t have cash to toss around on just whatever, but if there is something he wants he doesn’t hesitate to go buy it for himself. Sometimes he cooks, and if he ever wanted something strange like a slow cooker he’d go buy himself a slow cooker. This sounds like it’s a good thing, but it always makes it hard to think of good gift ideas for men for him. This year I spent a lot of time thinking so I could get the best gift possible for this amazing man. I work really hard every year so again this year I’ll put in some major effort.

To really get the whole picture of my father I guess you need to know the sad fact that he’s quite overweight and out of shape. He has a horrible diet full of junk that only a 3 year old would want, he drinks more beer than a football team, and he’s rather spend a day in front of the TV then doing much else. I really actually concerns me since he’s quite overweight, so one always worries about him sticking around long enough to see me married or other important events in my life. Anyway all that got me thinking that I could get some inspiration by asking my friend, who is a personal trainer, for some true weight loss tips. I was so glad I did because he had some great suggestions, especially for someone who isn’t in the best shape to begin with. I want to help my dad get in shape so he can be around forever.

We all know the basic stuff he told me, like how important it is to eat correctly and get exercise on a regular basis. I wondered if supplements could be of any assistance, but I guess that’s not a good idea. He informed me that they aren’t useful for people who are in bad shape but are more for gym monkeys. The weight loss supplements are basically a sham, containing little more then herbs my grandmother keeps for cooking in the cupboards. What I was really interested in was his suggested was that I look into some exercise equipment. When I did look into it I decided that it would be a great idea of something to get my dad. Even if it’s not something he would pick out for himself I really think it’s something that will be good for him. I just really hope my dear dear father has a great birthday.