Dreaded ‘Dad Bod’ Is Real

Dads-to-be take heed: The so-called “fatherhood effect” means that first-time fathers will likely have a growing waistline to go with their growing family, a new study finds. The findings stem from what the study authors call one of the first research projects to look at how fatherhood affects weight. The conclusion: men gain an average of between 3.5 to 4.5 pounds after the birth of their first child. And you thought it was just mothers who had to deal with unwanted baby weight/ HealthDay News . More here.

Question (to fathers): How much weight have you gained since the birth of your first child.