My 25 yr old female employee just complimented my "Dadbod", but I'm only 30.

[Dad-Bod]

My 25 yr old female employee just complimented my "Dadbod", but I'm only 30.

So the time has come from me to shut up and fix the problem. Soccer, football, and swimming in high school, but an injury put me on the bench. Activity level all but ceased, but I kept fueling like I was training. 6 pack turned keg, introduce 2 kids, now I'm just mad at myself for not getting in gear sooner. Looking for knowledge on a startup routing. Diet, exercise, and supplements that I can actually maintain. Maybe look into pinning in the future, but for now, trying to shed enough weight to even see the muscle.

5'11'', 230lbs. Not my finest, but there it is.

 

[3J]

lol.. i love the title..

 

[Dad-Bod]

Truth Hurts, but I'd rather go at it than* hide.

 

[3J]

Truth Hurts, but I'd rather go at it than* hide.

youve already taken the first two steps in my eyes..

you made a decision to do something about it and acted upon that decision..

welcome to ology btw

 

[Megatron28]

So what is your plan? Get back in the gym and start tracking your calories/macros with My Fitness Pal?

 

[3J]

So what is your plan? Get back in the gym and start tracking your calories/macros with My Fitness Pal?

hes actually being taken care of tron.. he emailed me a while ago

 

[Megatron28]

You'll be back playing football, soccer and swimming in no time with 3J's help.

 

[halfwit]

I'd toss in a blood test to make sure you're running properly under the hood too. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to fix your body when your hormones went bye bye.

Other than that, you're in very capable hands.

 

[dankcaked]

Solid title OP.

 

[Dad-Bod]

Thanks all. Just getting back in so relying a lot on 3J's guidance.

 

[3J]

Thanks all. Just getting back in so relying a lot on 3J's guidance.

ill have you down the right path before you know it brother.. welcome to the family!

 

[Dad-Bod]

So, just a quick update. Started following the diet and exercise plan 3J set up for me. Had to wait till the weekend to get all the food supplies. I must say, I was a bit concerned about how I might consume so much food per day. After only 2 days, I have no more questions. It is now 2:15 pm. I ate approx. 2 hours ago and I can't wait till 3 for my veggies and boiled chicken. Entire upper body is sore and I am exhausted. Will say though that Mr. Scale says it's working.

 

[Dreaded Pirate Roberts]

Best thing you could do it get the diet straight and introduce excercise back into your life. A hormone panel would be the next step. Making sure your thyroid is functioning and knowing where you are is a must. No need for steroids unless you have low testosterone.


Talk to 3j about amino acids they will help fuel your muscles and limit soreness.

Welcome to thw site.

 

[Dad-Bod]

So, Been feeling miserable. Entire upper body hurts, completely exhausted. Went back to meal plan to see if there was anything I could recommend for tweaks. Then I saw it. I had missed the fact that every meal had carbs. For the past 3 days I have been missing 3 servings or carbs. No wonder I have NO energy. Just a tip to anyone else starting out, there is a lot of new information and routine, check it multiple times so you don't starve yourself.

 

[gains007]

Welcome and best of luck with your goals.

 

[gains007]

So, Been feeling miserable. Entire upper body hurts, completely exhausted. Went back to meal plan to see if there was anything I could recommend for tweaks. Then I saw it. I had missed the fact that every meal had carbs. For the past 3 days I have been missing 3 servings or carbs. No wonder I have NO energy. Just a tip to anyone else starting out, there is a lot of new information and routine, check it multiple times so you don't starve yourself.

Focus more on diet bro. and dont give up. you will have plenty of bad days and downs but keep pushing urself. Carbs are important for energy surce and fuel, good complex carbs should be part of a diet plan. oatmeal, cereals, brown rice, fruits are great.

 

[Dad-Bod]

They were listed on the diet plan. I just didn't seem to read them. Energy level is 10x today since correcting my error. Unfortunately, that means that my upper traps took a beating today. Anyone have ideas for dealing with what feels like a pulled upper trap?

 

[KW1776]

They were listed on the diet plan. I just didn't seem to read them. Energy level is 10x today since correcting my error. Unfortunately, that means that my upper traps took a beating today. Anyone have ideas for dealing with what feels like a pulled upper trap?

This sucks and happens to me sometimes when I go heavy on shrugs. Depends on where it is, but I usually try to roll it with a lacrosse ball or use the corner of a wall to dig into it. I've had weeks where my head was constantly tilted to one side because my trap was so sore it hurt to keep it straight haha

 

[Dad-Bod]

Thanks KW. Ball and ice helped. Doesn't feel like any major damage, shouldn't keep me down for long.

 

[KW1776]

No problem!

My favorite thing for sore/inflamed muscles is using an *****al buffer... sooooooo good.