Quick one for the dads in here - something I’ve been seeing a lot lately, and maybe it’ll help someone.

Men always talk about wanting to “get fitter,” “lose the belly,” or “sort themselves out”…but when you’re a dad, it’s not really about a six pack. it’s about having the energy to play with your kids without feeling wrecked,being able to handle stress without snapping,and setting the example you want your kids to follow one day.

Over the last few years, something clicked for me:It’s much easier to stay consistent when you stop trying to train like your 20-year-old, free-time version of yourself…and start training like a dad with limited time, responsibilities, and a real life.

Here are the 3 things that made the biggest difference for me:

1️⃣ Keep it simple - full body 3x per week beats any “bro split.”Short, efficient sessions with the main movements (push, pull, squat, hinge, carry).You stay stronger, fitter, and more consistent with less time.

2️⃣ Protein & steps are the dad cheat codes.If you do nothing else…eat protein with each meal and hit 7-10k steps a day. Energy goes up, hunger goes down, stress improves.

3️⃣ Don’t chase motivation. Build habits that don’t rely on it. Kids get sick. Work gets busy. Sleep gets broken.Motivation disappears fast - habits keep you moving.Even 15 minutes counts.

If this helps even one dad here get moving again, class.We’re all trying to be better for our families, and sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest impact.

Curious - what’s the one thing you struggle with most when it comes to staying consistent as a dad?Drop it below… might help someone else reading too.

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