Went from gym rat to dad bod real quick

2w ago1 min read

Used to hit the gym 5-6 days a week, tracked macros, the whole thing. Was in the best shape of my life at 32. Then twins happened and I just stopped. No time, no energy, priorities shifted.

I miss feeling strong and looking good in the mirror. My back hurts more now. But honestly I don't regret it? Like yeah I could find time if I really wanted to but I'd rather be here. Some guys manage both and good for them but I couldn't. Maybe when they're older I get back into it. Right now I'm just dad bod and that's okay.

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DDerekNew Dad2w ago

Same trajectory here. Best shape of my life got replaced with dad bod real quick. Now I'm just trying to stay active enough to keep up with the kids instead of looking a certain way. Different motivations entirely.

BBrandonRegular2w ago

The macro tracking days feel like a different life doesn't it. I miss having that kind of free time and energy but I don't actually miss caring that much about it. There's something about dad bod that just says I've got my priorities straight now.

DDerekRegular2w ago

You go from planning your day around gym sessions to planning around nap schedules and meal prep for tiny humans instead of yourself. It's a wild transition. The good news is chasing kids around burns calories in ways the gym never could.

PPhilRegular2w ago

Have you tried to get back into it at all or are you cool with where you're at now? I'm somewhere in between where I miss the structure of fitness but can't commit the time it requires.