Went from skinny dad to actually lifting, what a change

Feb 241 min read

Started hitting the gym last year because I couldn't pick up my 4-year-old without my back killing me. Now I'm actually jacked for the first time since college. The shift is weird though - I see myself differently, my wife sees me differently, my kids think I'm some kind of superhero. But I've traded some freedom for this. Can't just veg out on weekends, gotta get to the gym, gotta stretch, gotta meal prep. Sometimes I miss just being lazy. That said, having energy to play tackle football with the boys instead of collapsing on the couch is everything. Don't regret it at all.

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TTylerNew DadFeb 24

This right here. Back pain from picking up a 4 year old is no joke. I couldn't even do bathtime without my lower back complaining. Props for actually committing to the gym.

MMarcusRegularFeb 25

Now the fun part is keeping up with it when life gets chaotic. But yeah, being able to actually play with your kids without pain is worth every rep. Nice work.

KKevin M.RegularFeb 25

How long did it take before you actually noticed the difference? I keep telling myself I need to start but mornings are brutal with two kids.