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Becoming Super-Dad is the mission!
1423 sats \ 18 comments \ @Shugard 25 Jul alter_native
Hello Nostr! Long time no see.
Earlier this year, I became a father - and as you can imagine, life has changed profoundly since then.
Back in my late twenties, I started taking fitness more seriously. I became really invested in staying in shape and using my body to its full potential. I got into a daily routine at the very least doing some push-up and often challenged myself to complete a Chris Heria workout each day (https://youtu.be/yVQF_Vr_XCE).
@denlillaapan was a huge source of inspiration for me on that journey.
Eventually, I built a solid routine and got into pretty good shape. I was doing well! But as my partner entered the third trimester of pregnancy, my priorities shifted. I became more distracted, less consistent, and, admittedly, a bit lazy.
Fast forward to the last couple of weeks: Joakim came to visit and we got back to our old habit of competing with each other which is always a blast. To be fair, he’s definitely ahead right now!
After he left and we returned from a family holiday, I had a moment of clarity. I told myself: “I can’t let this momentum go to waste.” I have a new responsibility now: I want to be the best father I can possibly be. Better than my own dad. Better than the other dads I see around me. But most importantly: better than the dad I am today.
So here we are. This marks the beginning of my journey to become a super-dad. And I’m holding myself accountable by tracking my progress.
What about you? Are you striving to become the best version of yourself? Looking at you guys: @cryotosensei @SimpleStacker @grayruby @Signal312
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75 sats \ 1 reply \ @guerratotal 26 Jul
I know what it's like, for me it's a huge challenge, being a parent, nobody said it would be easy, but we are in a process of daily transformation... For my part, I allow myself to walk with my son almost every Saturday, we take a walk around the lake, and during the week I always go out one or two days with him to play in the park, now I'm in the process of teaching him to ride a bike, but he's very stubborn hahahahaha.
Although I'm not overweight, I lead a very sedentary life. I want to propose to go out for a run in the mornings and exercise even here at home, but I'm not very consistent and sometimes the little baby has a bad night and the next day I don't want to get up early...it's really hard for me hahahahaha
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33 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard OP 26 Jul
As @denlillaapan would say: "There is always time for just 10 push ups".
I love the walking routine with your son!
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40 sats \ 1 reply \ @Scoresby 25 Jul
This is inspiring! I go in for fitful fitness --children certainly make it more difficult, but only in the sense that you have to be a little more ruthless with yourself. Working out ends up happening on my kids' schedule, not necessarily when I'd like it to.
Do you have someone to push you when Joakim isn't there?
(Another reason I need to get consistent with working out is that I've been enjoying the many great cocktail recipes you posted)
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135 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard OP 26 Jul
My wife has complimented me so much lately! I also want to be able to carry my little one for as long as possible. Otherwise, sadly, there's no pushing around here.
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54 sats \ 2 replies \ @3a42879d5f 25 Jul
Here's go good habits! I've got this calendar where I put down marks for doing Yoga, Cardio, and walking to the Mailbox. The chicken scratches track how many pints of water I drank that day. Every month, a new calendar (DYMO thermal labels). The stack has been growing since 2020, and it's a thicc boy now xD
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @denlillaapan 26 Jul
Love this setup!!
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard OP 26 Jul
Man! That's a lot! You're crushing it!
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 26 Jul
I still lament how I have lost my social life due to parenting two kids. It hasn’t been easy for me to reconcile with my new identity (and loss of freedom).
I try to take care of myself better - sleep (and not doomscroll), run (whenever I can), do one thing I love (before picking up the kids). I find that if my mind isn’t so flustered, I can fulfill my parenting duties better
Thanks for tagging me!
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard OP 26 Jul
I try to take care of myself better - sleep (and not doomscroll), run (whenever I can), do one thing I love (before picking up the kids). I find that if my mind isn’t so flustered, I can fulfill my parenting duties better
That's what I mean! Good job!
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @OT 26 Jul
This is the way.
BTW, how do dads compete with fathering? Better just do your best.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard OP 26 Jul
Agreed! But I see a lot of dads around me who are chubby and have inconsistent values. I want to be better than that!
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @denlillaapan 25 Jul
Suuuuuuper beautiful!! <3 leeeesssfucking go
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard OP 26 Jul
<3
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @398ja 17h
It all starts with peaceful parenting, peacefulparenting.com
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @flat24 26 Jul
I think that one of the most important aspects you already covered it, be aware that you must improve.
And I also think the same as you, with respect to improving as a father, I try to be a better father than my father and best father, than the parents I see regularly in my environment.
"Welcome to the greatest proof of work that life demands."
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @rootmachine 26 Jul
Great job you are doing. I don't want to be a buzz killer, but never forget that Super-Dad is a non-stop and never-ending and always learn position. :) Keep it up! You are a great example, for everyone to never saddle for something small.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 26 Jul
Awesome mission. That initial blast of new dad motivation is really powerful.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Macoy31 26 Jul outlawed
stackers have outlawed this. turn on wild west mode in your /settings to see outlawed content.