In my 30s, I obsessively exercised. Now, I'm 44 and feel more confident in my dad bod.

Adams Lyons feels more confident now at 44 than he did in his 30s

Courtesy of Adams Lyons

• Adams Lyons is a 44-year-old dad of five who obsessively exercised and dieted in his early 30s.
• In 2018, he had a stroke because he had worked his body to exhaustion.
• Now, he works out while watching TV in his living room twice a week and eats everything in moderation.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Adam Lyons, a business consultant and investor.