From gym rat to dad bod and honestly I'm okay with it

Mar 31 min read

Used to spend 2 hours a day lifting, meal prepping, the whole deal. Had abs, could deadlift 400 lbs, felt like I had my life figured out. Then my twins were born 3 years ago and everything just stopped. Haven't been to the gym in months. My chest and shoulders deflated like balloons. But here's the thing - I don't even care anymore? Like I genuinely don't miss the obsession. I miss having energy but not the mental load of counting macros. My kids see me as strong because I can carry both of them at once, and that feels way better than getting compliments from gym bros I don't actually care about.

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VVincentRegularMar 4

Real talk though, the gym lifestyle was a different version of you. This version gets to be present with your kids without obsessing over meal timing and workout splits. That's a trade I'd make every time.

JJason T.RegularMar 4

Dad bod is real and it's earned. You've been spending energy on things that matter more now. 400 lb deadlifts are cool but deadlifting a crying toddler off the floor at 6am hits different lol

KKevin M.RegularMar 4

I feel this in my soul. Used to run marathons, now I'm just trying to keep up with my kids at the park and honestly my knees are happier. The abs were nice but this is better.