About FED

I’m not going to sit here and preach the virtues of exercise and diet without taking a moment to say that I have truly “been there” and I “get it”.  I’m not one of those “naturally” in shape people who have the body of Adonis (or Aphrodite) just by virtue of good luck and good genetics.

Growing up, I was lucky enough to have parents who, by necessity and choice (mom was an original "health nut"), provided me and my sister with healthy food and plenty of opportunities for exercise.  In spite of this, I was always a chubby kid; what my mom called “husky”.

My desire to overcome what I thought was bad genetics led me to pursue a career in the Fitness Industry.  I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, got my certification as a Health & Fitness Specialist, and have worked for the past seven years at health clubs, retirement homes, boxing gyms, yoga studios, and even hotels. 

While I have certainly experienced personal and professional successes, I still wasn’t satisfied.  It was extremely frustrating because I couldn’t understand why people, myself included, who exercised regularly, ate a low-fat diet, watched their portion sizes, and subsisted on whole grains, beans, and low-fat dairy couldn’t achieve the physique of their dreams.

That is until one fateful day when a client showed me a copy of “The Paleo Diet” by Loren Cordain.  The logic of “eat like a caveman” was clear and convincing.  I went on to literally devour (pun intended) every book that I could find on the subject and immediately began putting the principles into practice.

One month, ten pounds, and a 3% reduction in body fat later, I realized that I had stumbled upon something big.  By making a few simple changes, I was experiencing exuberant health, freedom from sugar cravings, and easy, natural weight loss!

My intention for this blog is to share the lessons that I have learned and to provide simple ways for you to experience your own life to the fullest.


So, hang out, look around, and don't forget to... 


Live Primal, Live Paleo, Live Caveman!

-Tony Federico, March 2011, Orlando FL