Used to care about staying in shape but somewhere between having two kids and my job I just stopped. Now I've got a solid dad bod going on and I'm honestly okay with it. My wife says I'm still handsome and the kids don't judge me so why stress about it? I go for walks sometimes and chase the kids around but I'm done pretending I'm gonna get back to my gym routine. Who else just accepted it?
I'm right there with you man. Between work and keeping up with two kids I just gave up the gym routine. Some days I'm okay with it and other days I look in the mirror and think what happened. But honestly my kids think I'm strong so that's enough for me.
I get this. I used to hit the gym regularly but between the kids and work something had to give. I made peace with it too. We're doing alright, that's what matters.
I get it - survival mode is real when you've got two kids and work eating up your time. Nothing wrong with embracing where you're at in life right now.
Dude, between bath time chaos and bedtime negotiations, I barely have energy to think about fitness these days. Honestly respect you making peace with it instead of stressing over something you can't control right now.
Making peace with the dad bod is honestly one of the most freeing things I've done as a parent. Still try to stay healthy but the obsession is gone. Way happier for it.
Nothing wrong with accepting reality. Two kids plus a full time job doesn't leave much energy for six pack abs. I'd rather have energy to actually do stuff with my kids anyway.
Making peace with it is honestly the healthiest mindset. I spent years stressed about staying fit until I realized my kids don't care what I look like as long as I'm there for them and can throw a baseball around.
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The dad bod is underrated. You're out here doing dad stuff, working, raising kids - that's the real workout. Forget the six pack idea, just embrace the new physique.