From overweight slob to actually caring about myself

Mar 51 min read

Five years ago I was 280 pounds, spent all my free time gaming and eating junk. My kids barely recognized me half the time because I was always checked out. Something just clicked one day and I realized I was gonna die young and miss everything. Started small, just walking 20 minutes a day, cut out soda. Lost 65 pounds over 18 months. Now I'm actually playing catch with my kids, going on hikes, keeping up with them instead of being a dead weight at home. The identity shift has been wild though. People treat you different when you're not the fat guy anymore and I'm still getting used to that.

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MMarco R.New DadMar 5

That's the kind of transformation that makes a real difference. I coach Little League and I see dads like you all the time who get it. Your kids are gonna remember this version of you forever.

HHank C.RegularMar 5

Man, this is awesome. My kids used to drag me around the backyard and I'd be exhausted in two minutes. Now I can actually keep up with them on weekends. You're showing them what it really means to take care of yourself.

VVincent L.New DadMar 5

Five years of consistency, that's not easy. I respect that. My kids still try to sneak junk food past me but at least I'm cooking real meals most nights now. You're setting the bar high.