These NFL Stars Are Proving There's Nothing Wrong With a Dad Bod

A shirtless Patrick Mahomes congratulated his team in the locker room last Sunday, in a video shared by the NFL, which prompted some online commenters to pass judgment on his fuller body, calling him "bloated" and "fat," and claiming he has a "beer gut." To call Mahomes fat in said photo is a stretch, but the internet moves in incomprehensible ways: GOAT and famous beanpole Tom Brady has suffered the same B.S. in the past. Mahomes responded in good humor, responding to the video in a tweet, "Yoooo why they have to do me like that!?!?!?" and following it up with a post that read: "Like i got kids!!!!" In other words: Mahomes is a dad, and therefore he's rocking a dad bod—the term originally coined to describe a thicker male build, and frequently misappropriated to describe typically fit men. Some bigger guys might be annoyed that the phrase "dad bod" is being applied here to literal pro athletes who are playing at the height of their skills, and carrying the weight they need to bring power to their game. But while trolls and tabloids will often invoke "dad bod" as a tacit form of body-shaming, the term should be worn proudly. And Mahomes fans understood that, flooding his mentions this week with affirmation to combat the small proportion of haters. As one reply put it: "Everyone acting like he’s not more fit than 90 percent of America still." [View in Browser]( [Men's Health]( [SHOP]( [MVP EXCLUSIVES]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Alternate text] THIS WEEK'S MUST-READ [Alternate text] [These NFL Stars Are Proving There's Nothing Wrong With a Dad Bod]( [These NFL Stars Are Proving There's Nothing Wrong With a Dad Bod]( [A shirtless Patrick Mahomes congratulated his team in the locker room last Sunday, in a video shared by the NFL, which prompted some online commenters to pass judgment on his fuller body, calling him "bloated" and "fat," and claiming he has a "beer gut." To call Mahomes fat in said photo is a stretch, but the internet moves in incomprehensible ways: GOAT and famous beanpole Tom Brady has suffered the same B.S. in the past. Mahomes responded in good humor, responding to the video in a tweet, "Yoooo why they have to do me like that!?!?!?" and following it up with a post that read: "Like i got kids!!!!" In other words: Mahomes is a dad, and therefore he's rocking a dad bod—the term originally coined to describe a thicker male build, and frequently misappropriated to describe typically fit men. Some bigger guys might be annoyed that the phrase "dad bod" is being applied here to literal pro athletes who are playing at the height of their skills, and carrying the weight they need to bring power to their game. But while trolls and tabloids will often invoke "dad bod" as a tacit form of body-shaming, the term should be worn proudly. And Mahomes fans understood that, flooding his mentions this week with affirmation to combat the small proportion of haters. As one reply put it: "Everyone acting like he’s not more fit than 90 percent of America still."]( [READ MORE]( [Alternate text] [Amazon Is Taking up to 50% off Running Gear We Love]( [Amazon Is Taking up to 50% off Running Gear We Love]( [We found discounts on cushioned road running shoes, thermal base layers, heated gloves, and more.]( [READ MORE]( [Gronk Reveals How Kelce and Mahomes Are Better Than Him and Brady]( [Gronk Reveals How Kelce and Mahomes Are Better Than Him and Brady]( [Numbers don't lie.]( [READ MORE]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [Lululemon's We Made Too Much Section Is Restocked Ahead of Presidents' Day]( [Lululemon's We Made Too Much Section Is Restocked Ahead of Presidents' Day]( [From winter workout essentials to everyday wear, you won't want to miss out.]( [READ MORE]( [7 Ways to Rid Yourself of Gambling Debt for Good]( [7 Ways to Rid Yourself of Gambling Debt for Good]( [Follow these success-based strategies to get your finances—and life—back on track.]( [READ MORE]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [Garmin Watches Are up to 45% Off Thanks to Amazon's Presidents' Day Sales]( [Garmin Watches Are up to 45% Off Thanks to Amazon's Presidents' Day Sales]( [You can save big on models like the fenix, Forerunner, and more.]( [READ MORE]( [Alternate text] [The Perfect Football Body Is a Myth]( [The Perfect Football Body Is a Myth]( [These "misfit titans" are changing the game. Here, they share tips on how to train your way to NFL strength.]( [READ MORE]( [Alternate text] [Puzzmo]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Men's Health is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779