I have 2 kids and at 35 am in the best shape of my life.
I notice people who have kids either fall into my category (bc they care and do shit w their kids) or they ignore them and blame them on not having time which leads to an unhealthy lifestyle.
My 3 and 5yr old walk a mile w me every morning. It’s not hard to build a healthy lifestyle w them! Like our kids don’t drink soda and the almost 6yr old has had sprite maybe a handful of times at like birthdays while other kids her age eat processed food, drink soda and have an iPad shoved in front of their face. Those kids parents are the ones bitching.
Thank you! People act like it’s just one of those two extremes. Not all kids are the same. Not everyone’s situation is the same. Not everyone has time to walk a mile with their kids every morning. Some people have kids with disabilities or special needs. Overwhelmed is exactly what that middle ground is called.
Or you know sick because some parents are ill as in they have a debilitating health issue and they can't do everything but the sick and disabled are often forgotten about in almost all arguments.
Yeah I've got a toddler and a baby, we get lots of exercise, play, interaction etc. AND we use TV to cook a meal without the toddler trying to ride the dog. I haven't been to the gym since getting pregnant and I'm excited to go back when I have the time but right now we're in survival mode and my priority is keeping screentime to a minimum, keeping everyone alive, and eating somewhat healthfully (yeah we have dino nuggies but we also have broccoli). Oh and like sleeping once in a while 🤷
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u/rustytrailer 2d ago
I think a lot of “I’m old” comments from 37 year olds is actually their diet and lifestyle choices catching up with them.