From couch potato to actually giving a shit about my health

Apr 28·1 min read

So two years ago I was just sitting around drinking beer every night, working a desk job, and feeling like garbage. My kids would ask me to play and I'd be too tired. One day my 6 year old said "Dad you're getting fat" and honestly that broke something in me. Started going to the gym, cut out the daily drinking, lost 45 pounds. Miss the simplicity of not caring but man I feel like a different person. Can actually keep up with my kids now.

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Comments(6)

RRonRegularApr 29

That's awesome man, seriously. Two years is a long time to stick with something like that. What was the biggest thing that made you finally decide to get off the couch?

MMike F.RegularApr 28

Being able to actually play with your kids instead of just existing on the couch changes everything. That's the win right there.

GGreg W.RegularApr 28

This is huge man, seriously. My kids notice everything about my energy levels and whether I'm actually present with them. Sounds like you're crushing it now.

CChristopherNew DadApr 28

Love this transformation. I coach flag football and I see the difference it makes when dads are actually invested in themselves. Your kids are watching and learning what healthy looks like.

JJoeRegularApr 28

This is inspiring. I'm still in the beer and desk job phase if I'm being honest. How did you start? Did you go to a gym or just start running or what?

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CCraigNew DadApr 29

Four kids here and I'm trying to model the same thing for them. Love seeing this kind of transformation. The desk job struggle is real.