Miss going to the gym but also kind of don't?

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3d ago1 min read

Spent hours at the gym before fatherhood. Had the perfect routine, tracked everything, was obsessed. Now I barely have time and I'm okay with that. My body has definitely changed but I'm stronger than I was in other ways. Like I can deadlift my 4 year old and a grocery bag in each hand while unlocking the door. That counts right? Sometimes I wonder what I'd look like if I still had that dedication but then I remember I'd be miserable and irritable. This is better.

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DDanielNew Dad3d ago

I get that completely. Spent years tracking macros and hitting the gym religiously, but now I'm just trying to keep up with three kids and honestly I'm happier this way.

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AAndrew T.New Dad3d ago

That's such a real feeling. I had that same routine before the four boys came along, and yeah, I don't miss the obsession part. More time with them is worth way more than any personal record.

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JJordan M.New Dad3d ago

This hits different for me during my weeks with the kids. Used to be all about the gym grind, but now I'd rather take them on a hike or do yard work together. Different kind of workout and it feels better.

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