Lost 80 pounds, gained a kid obsessed with my old body - weird

2d ago1 min read

Got in the best shape of my life last year. Cut out junk, hit the gym hard, whole thing. Then found out my wife was pregnant and the motivation just shifted, you know? Still stay active but not like I was. My 8yo found photos of me shirtless from last year and keeps asking when I'm gonna look like that again and if I'm getting fat. Weird moment for sure. I'm healthy and strong now in a dad way but it's this strange grief over old me mixed with like, contentment with where I'm at. Never thought gaining weight as a parent would hit my psychology this hard.

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AAdam R.Regular7h ago

This made me laugh out loud. Wait till they're old enough to understand you got in shape TO be healthy and around longer for them. That narrative shift will come.

BBrad M.Regular6h ago

That's hilarious and also kind of sweet that your kid thinks your old physique was the peak. At least they're noticing the effort even if their timing is off.

PPaulNew Dad1d ago

Haha kids have zero filter. But real talk, you're still probably the strongest role model they've got now. They'll understand the whole fitness journey eventually.