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The Dad Bod Project

 

The “dad bod” has become a household reference towards mens physical state after entering fatherhood, which is usually not the most desirable for many reasons. This is not to shame “dad bods”, but to shed light on something that’s not often acknowledged when talking about the “dad bod” such as the quality of dads life, the effect it can have or is having on his family and the possibility of burdening the children with the responsibility of caring for dad for reasons that could’ve been avoided. The goal is to challenge “dad bods” to transform from a different perspective, starting from within. Making the necessary changes mentally with no regard for pride or ego only to allow the desire for the preservation of life to reign supreme. I found that making the purpose personal and addressing the inevitable effects of doing otherwise has triggered a sense of self-awareness to do better and be better for ones self, their community and letting the aesthetics be a rewarding byproduct of their success, BOOM!


MEET OBIE

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I started the with The Dad Bod Project back in February 2021. Naquan came to me with this program that he was starting and wanted me to be apart of. I had been struggling with my weight loss at that time. I weighed 358lbs, I was pre diabetic and I had a hyperactive thyroid. After 5 months with the Dad Bod Project I lost 127lbs. It has been one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made in life! I can now walk without knee and back pain and I rid my body of my pre-existing conditions! I’m also sleeping better at night and my wife really enjoys the newly found stamina 😉 lol. With this new family I have with the Dad Bod fellas I just want to help others achieve and maintain the same goals I met with the help of Naquan! I know that if I can do it, anyone else truly can!! 

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MEET JAE

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Prior to The Dad Bod Project I have had ups and downs with getting my body to look the way I wanted it to. I am one who works in an industry where appearance is everything. I was not feeling on top of my game . During the quarantine I became the heaviest in my life, 290lbs to be exact, and noticed it all in my wedding pics. I was determined to make a change. My biggest obstacle was what I was feeding my body. Although my diet now isn’t perfect its way better and I am a lot more conscious on what I am eating. It has made a huge difference on how I feel, my energy level is higher and I have noticed a significant change in my body. I’m so close to my goals now. The Dad Bod Project has not only helped me with building better habits but also forming a bond with great individuals. We all hold each other accountable and keep one another motivated!

MEET BEAU

I started The Dad Bod Project in April of 2021 and it’s been the best decision of my life. Last year and the beginning of 2021 is when I realized I may be the heaviest I’ve ever been. When I started In April, I was 241lbs, but if I’m being honest I was probably heavier than that at one point. I would be ashamed to post pictures of myself because of my appearance and had no motivation whatsoever to change it. I tried going to the gym in the past and eating better but I was never successful. Over and over again I would always start off strong but it would never stick and I would resort back to my bad habits. My friends got together with me and made me realize that it’s not just me anymore that’s depending on my health and the lifestyle I live, I needed to consider my daughter and how continuing down this path would affect her in the long run. I was starting from the very bottom. But through a strong support system and my babygirl in the back of my mind, I’ve been able to get to a point in my workout journey that I never thought would have never been possible again. The job isn’t finished, in fact, this is a long way from over. I always thought that I could eat good for a few weeks or months and workout a little bit to get the results I wanted, but this is a lifestyle change. Adding on another routine just like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. This is a forever thing to make sure my daughter doesn’t develop the bad habits I did and to also ensure she doesn’t have to say goodbye to me too soon. 



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MEET DANIEL

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I’ve been struggling with my weight for many years, probably since I was in middle school, maybe even earlier. After I finished high school, I just kept gaining weight and last year when I checked, I weighed 357 lbs. I have always tried and knew I needed to get in better shape, but it’s always been a battle within. I would do well, then fall off, I have never been as consistent and successful as I have been this year. I am not even a dad, but I basically latched on to Naquan and The Dad Bod Project in silence. They called it “Under The Radar”. It has all been really cool and exciting to be part of something like this with a group of people that support each other. I honestly believe this year has been the most important year of my entire life and a lot of it has to do with “The Dad Bod Project”. I have control over my addiction to bad food, alcohol and I’ve changed everything about my life. I have cut out all the negative and toxic people from my past and I am starting a new job in an entirely different career path. I don’t even feel like I had a career. In reality, the weight has been holding me back from betting on myself, trying new things and been complacent. I am no longer afraid to try and even fail them if it happens. I am more confident in my abilities and now that I am down 100+ lbs this year it is just the beginning! Big shout out to the whole Dad Bod Project and thank you for allowing me to be part of something special!