With my 38th birthday approaching soon, I’ve decided that while I enjoy my terrible-for-you foods, beer and cigarettes, that I’m going to try to start taking a little better care of myself. Mainly because I want to reach 39, but also because being a fat-ass isn’t necessarily a lofty goal for a person.

So over the course of this year, I hope to be updating the site with healthier recipes, status checks on my personal progress and how the family is adjusting to eating better as a whole.

Anyone who’d like to join me on this journey is absolutely welcome aboard. Your own thoughts, experiences and stories will always be welcome here at This Dad Cooks. And don’t worry, it’s not going to be all bean sprouts and tofu. In fact, it’s NEVER going to be tofu. I will eat a tractor tire before I will eat Tofu.

Seriously, which sadistic son of a b*tch dreamed this up?

So, get ready, with my 38th approaching in 10 days, I’m gearing up to slim down and get healthier. Hope to see you along the way.