I am making a point against allowing men to think being 10-20lbs over weight is acceptable which then allows them not to even try to become healthier with exercise and healthy choices.
I wanted to throw this out there for discussion and YOUR thoughts, not judgmental comments.
So, lets get started.... This is the newest craze, the "Dadbod"
Here we have Leo enjoying some sun and showing off his "Dadbod" What is it exactly? You're not necessarily considered "fat" or "obese" but a little pudgy around the mid section, or have about 10-20lbs to loose to FEEL better.
One point to make here, Leo is 40 years old, and is a VERY talented actor and multi millionaire. So essentially he can do whatever he wants, and shouldn't be the poster boy for the DadBod.
I emphasize FEEL, as my next points will help my case.
This whole internet craze happened when a 19 year old woman named Mackenzie Pearson wrote a diary entry called "Why girls love the dad bod"
Again, I emphasize that she is 19 in bold....Not a 40 something mother of 3 with a more in depth view and opinion.
She has a quote in the first paragraph that states
The Dad Bod says, "I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza a time."Its not an overweight guy, but it isnt one with washboard abs, either"
First off, many fit individuals will admit that their cheat days look like this above when they are in their 20s.
But try doing the same activities in your 30s or older and these guys will quickly realize they are not in their 20s anymore and wont be able to do so.
If you're 30 and above living a life style described above I'm sure your life span won't last too long as you will most likely run into a jammer or some sort of heart infarction....
Here are some key points she wrote, that I will break down for you
1. "It doesn't intimidate us:.....We are insecure enough as it is. We don't need a perfectly sculpted guy standing next to us to make us feel worse."
Okay, I get it, women are insecure, and would feel intimidated if the guy she was dating was fit......So, the rationalize behind this is rather than learning to over come your insecurities and learn how to grow as a person, lets instead just find someone as insecure as you or worse to level things out.....
That's like if your child hates reading because he/she has trouble learning and feels self conscious when he/she has to read out loud, instead you allow him/her to play on the iPad.....
Where is the logic here? I always thought finding a good partner in your life was to find someone who would encourage you to grow and challenge yourself?
2. "We like to be the pretty one" This is just... to further prevent growth as a person, lets just find someone to be with that you can completely dominate and know for a fact that you are better looking to make yourself feel better...
As you can see where I am going with this....
This Dadbod craze is giving the green light to men to be mediocre and allowing women to settle..
This whole new perspective for men, that they don't need to try any more is a little sexist if you ask me.
How many women out there are heavily pressured to loose weight as fast as possible after giving birth to children? EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM.
Why? I don't even know...It's probably the media, spouses, and our culture.
Why isn't there a MomBod trend going around??
Where as if a male gained 15lbs he has no pressure to loose it. Doesn't seem fair to me?
The fitness industry even has specific bootcamps and classes for new mommies to loose weight. With this whole new Dadbod thing, gives the okay that men can be 15-20lbs over weight all their lives and its okay.
To wrap things up, as I believe I went on a rant above....
Women, don't let your standards go down, you are beautiful and can get pursue any man out there!
Men, don't think the "Dadbod" look is okay, strive to be your best! Be active every day, and the body will follow you without you even knowing!
What do you think? Leave a comment below, or post one on my Facebook page. I'm curious to know what you think, as I am looking at this from a fitness professional eyes.
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