Started going to the gym after years of nothing

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JoseNew Dad

Jun 271 min read

I know this sounds basic but genuinely three months ago I was completely sedentary. Got winded playing tag with my kids. My buddy convinced me to just try showing up at 5am before work and I've somehow stuck with it. I'm down 15 pounds, I have more energy than I've had in a decade, and I'm not dreading getting dressed anymore. The before version of me couldn't imagine being the type of guy who goes to the gym. Now I actually want to go. Wild what consistency does.

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AAnthonyRegularJun 27

Getting winded playing with your kids hits different. Proud of you for pushing through those first tough weeks.

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JJamal W.RegularJun 27

That's huge, man. Playing tag with my kids used to wreck me too. Once you get those first few months in, it actually gets fun instead of just exhausting.

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LLuis M.New DadJun 27

Not basic at all, that's incredible work. Three months is when you start actually feeling it kick in. Keep going with it.

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