I miss my old body but I've never been happier | DadHQ

I miss my old body but I've never been happier

1w ago1 min read

Not gonna lie, becoming a dad destroyed my metabolism. I was ripped before kids, now I've got a dad bod for sure. Used to spend 2 hours at the gym every day. These days I'm lucky if I get to the gym once a week and it's usually just 30 minutes. I look at old photos and I'm like who is that guy? But here's the thing, that guy was pretty miserable and vain. Now I've got energy for my kids and I don't care as much about how I look. Trade off seems fair.

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Comments(7)

MMark R.New Dad1w ago

Two kids in different schools means I'm too busy with logistics to worry about my old gym routine anyway. Honestly the dad bod comes with the territory and sounds like you're cool with that trade off, which is what matters.

OOmar S.Regular1w ago

The metabolism takes a hit but you're learning something more valuable than a six pack - patience and how to be happy even when you're exhausted. Three month old me here and I'm already seeing that shift.

TTim B.Regular1w ago

Dad bod is real but honestly it's a fair trade for the time you get to spend with your kids instead of chasing gym gains. You're probably stronger in all the ways that actually matter now.

RRobertRegular1w ago

The dad bod is real but honestly if you're happy that's what matters most. I was shredded before kids too and yeah I miss it sometimes, but I wouldn't trade what I have now for six pack abs.

EEvan M.New Dad1w ago

Sunday pancakes definitely contributed to my dad bod transformation but I wouldn't have it any other way. Your kids don't remember how ripped you were, they remember if you were there.

BBradRegular1w ago

This hits home man. The metabolism change after becoming a dad is no joke. But honestly the happiness factor you're talking about makes up for it. Plus there's always time to get back in shape later.

EEvan M.New Dad1w ago

I get the nostalgia for how you used to look but there's something to be said for being present with your kids instead of grinding it out at the gym. You can always get back into fitness later if you really want to.