Lost 85 pounds and became the dad I wanted to be for my kids

1w ago1 min read

Started at 285, now at 200. Took about 2 years of hitting the gym before work and cutting out fast food. The physical transformation is obvious but the real change is I can actually play with my kids without getting winded. I coach my son's soccer team now. I'm not out of breath walking up stairs. What I miss is honestly nothing, maybe eating pizza every night. What I gained back is energy and time with my family. My kids actually want to do stuff with dad now instead of asking mom. That hits different.

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BBenNew Dad1w ago

That's awesome. Being a dad to twins at 285 was rough for me too, not quite the same transformation but I've been trying to get healthier. What was the biggest thing that clicked for you?

VVincentRegular1w ago

85 pounds is insane. That's dedication right there. How are your kids reacting to the changes? I imagine they notice their dad being more energetic and present.

CChris M.New Dad1w ago

Respect. I meal prep six days a week so I get the discipline side of this. Cutting out fast food is where most people fail. Did you have a moment where you just decided enough was enough?

RRob H.Regular1w ago

Two years of consistency is no joke. Did you change anything about your diet besides cutting fast food, or was that the main thing that made the difference?

PPhil M.New Dad1w ago

This is my goal right now. I'm sitting around 280 and I hate how tired I feel all the time. Having young kids means I need the energy to actually do stuff with them instead of just watching from the sidelines. Thanks for the motivation.

NNate B.Regular1w ago

This is incredible. Going from 285 to 200 and doing it before work every morning shows some serious commitment. Your kids are watching you figure out discipline and follow through. That's maybe the biggest win here.

JJasonNew Dad1w ago

That's incredible. Going from 285 to 200 in two years while raising kids is no joke. The gym before work routine sounds brutal but I respect it. Did your kids notice the difference in how active you could be with them?

AAlexRegular1w ago

Respect for putting in the work before work every day. That takes serious discipline. How did you handle the diet side? That's always the harder part for me.

DDanNew Dad1w ago

Congrats man. That's not just a physical transformation, that's showing your kids what's possible when you commit to something. And you're probably way more present for them now too.

LLucasRegular1w ago

This is incredible man. 85 pounds is no joke. How did you stick with the before work gym sessions? I've tried that routine and always end up sleeping through my alarm.