I don't want to be a fat dad

Hello All!

My wife is pregnant and I do NOT want to be a fat dad. Over the past few years, I have really let myself go downhill health-wise. It doesn't help that I work for a gaming company that supplies us with as much soda as we want.

I have vowed to lose the weight and become as healthy as I can.

Anyone in the Cambridge MA area, help me start running!

To everyone else, it's nice to meet you!

~ Joshua

I understand. I started to lose weight because I want to run with my kids and not be absolutely winded.

Welcome.

Thanks you two!

I just happened to find MFP app on my phone and it brought me here! I hope with the help of this site, running, eating right and some Wii Fit, I can get back into shape.

Although I do hate running...

I try and only run when being chased by a large predator. Worse, I sound like a herd of elephants on the treadmill. Check out the Couch potato to 5 k plan.

Ahh.. I abhor running as well. Got myself a stationary bike at a second hand sporting goods store, and an IPOD with great music. It's workin' so far! I'd be curious to know how the Wii Fit works for you...

Welcome! I know you will find tons of support here no matter how far apart we live from each other. This is a great site that offers a lot of great tips and support. It's a really great thing your doing for you and your family. Congrats on the pregnancy and add me as a friend if you'd like.

Hey guys. I'm right there with you all. I started out yesteday on here. I'm tired of being a fat dad. I have a one year old and we are thinking about having another in the next year or two. I'm so tired of being a fat dad. I just took up mountain biking. My ultimate goal is to race in an Exterra Triathalon. It's a 1k swim, 15 mile mountain bike and a 5 mile run. That is my goal for next year. It's lofty considering I only rode a mile last night and thought I was going to pass out, but I think if I stay motivated I can do it. Look forward to the mutual support with the other fat dads on here.