Before & after - DAD BOD EDITION

oh_Bryce_io
oh_Bryce_io Posts: 20 Member
in Success Stories
Hey guys!

My 2nd grader saw me on the treadmill yesterday afternoon. At dinner she said, "I thought you only did dad things?" Seriously rethinking my whole life :D

I'm looking to see some stories from other dads that had success turning things around!

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  • Hollis100
    Hollis100 Posts: 1,408 Member
    I'm not a dad, just wanted to say it's good that she saw you exercising. You're setting an excellent example. Yes, using the treadmill can be a "dad thing"!
  • oh_Bryce_io
    oh_Bryce_io Posts: 20 Member
    Hollis100 wrote: »
    I'm not a dad, just wanted to say it's good that she saw you exercising. You're setting an excellent example. Yes, using the treadmill can be a "dad thing"!

    Thank you! :)
  • shadowloss
    shadowloss Posts: 293 Member
    If by turning things around you are talking about turning an aircraft carrier, then I'm turning :).
    I started about a year ago, lost 50 lbs, just counting calories and doing some walking. I have a very sedentary job. My Apple watch runs out of battery just by telling me it's time to stand! It's been a very slow battle since the 50 lb mark, infact it has stalled and a 10 lb gain. I don't care, I'll get there eventually as long as I don't go back up.
    After a year and a half, I'm still at it. Still hitting the trails when I can or exercise equipment. Still watching what I eat, even if it is over my limits, I log most of it so that it makes me accountable. I loved that the first 30 lbs came off fast, and I only have myself to blame for not being more diligent, but I'm getting there. I'm off meds, that are weight related. I'm back down to a BMI that doesn't cause my doctor heart failure, and I feel good about myself. However, still turning. One day at a time.
  • melbpsych
    melbpsych Posts: 11 Member
    edited March 2022
    I have been seen exercising the last year through the critical eyes of a 13 year old! It's been, erm, educative! But, I have been able to turn things around. Have lost 18 kgs (~40 pounds) in 10 months, and for the first time in my life, am exercising regularly - running, suspension training, HIIT - it really feels good! My 13 yo did reassure me that she loved me irrespective, even when I was tipping the scales at 97 kgs! So, that was nice.
  • jcearth
    jcearth Posts: 46 Member
    I am a 18 weeks in and have lost 78 pounds (about 16% of my body weight). My 13 year old son went to the gym with me this morning (at 5:30am!!!!). It was really amazing to work out with him side by side on the treadmill. He pushed me to my best workout since I started back - 3 miles in 40:15. Of course, he hit the 3 mile mark at 34 minutes, but I am convinced that I can train hard enough to keep up with him next time!!!!!!
  • Ghostofachance
    Ghostofachance Posts: 305 Member
    Been there. Dad things were once beer, pizza and sports on TV. I was sedentary, morbidly obese (to the tune of 350+ lbs.) and unable to play with my son for long periods of time if it involved any physical exertion. Several years and multiple attempts later, he and I go to the gym together several times a week and I am down to nearly 210 lbs. He still considers the treadmill a "dad thing" but only because he prefers weights to cardio. Good luck on your efforts!

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