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You Know Your Dad is a Bodybuilder When….

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at St Edward's chapter.

You know your dad is a bodybuilder when….

1. The fridge is full of prepared meals.

2. Meal prepping has become a family affair.

3. Your dad has tried to convince not only you, but every member of your family to start bodybuilding too….

4. You have seen your dad in a speedo….

5. Your dad looks better in a speedo than you ever will.

6. Your dad is always “summer bod” ready.

7. Your 49-year-old dad is in better shape than your 19-year-old brother.

8. Dad bod??? So not a thing.

9. The family car smells like a combination of sweat, vitamins, and self-tanner.

10. Your dad has asked you to watch and critique his walk.

11. Your dad is always rocking a nice tan while you’re pasty.

12. Your dad sees gym time as bonding time.

13. Boys are intimidated by your dad.

14. He thinks that mirror selfies are cool now.

15. You have realized that burning CDs is still a thing in the bodybuilding world.

16. You’ve sat through hours of competitions.

17. You’ve realized that age is truly nothing but a number.

18. Although you make fun of your dad on the daily for bodybuilding and all it entails, you are beyond proud of how far he has come and the dedication it takes to be a bodybuilder.

 

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Elizabeth Gonzales

St Edward's '18

John Mayer lover, coffee enthusiast, and avid concert goer. Best Buddies and Young Life   Ecclesiastes 3:11  
Hannah Saada

St Edward's '18

Hannah is passionate about gender equity and is a Marketing major at St. Edward's University. She's currently the President for HC at her university. Friends can attest she's a serious Netflix addict and 80s movies are close to her heart. When she's not binge watching a new show, you'll either catch her reading or laughing at terrible puns. [S]he's a righteous dude. Follow Hannah on Instagram at @han_saada