# Pain And Penalty: Why A Dad Bod Challenge Works When Willpower Doesn’t

- Source: Financial Samurai
- Published: 2026-10-23T11:18:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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If you want to lose weight and gain muscle, join a dad bod or a mom bod challenge. The social pressure to hit your goals will be immense. And if you put a financial penalty for not meeting your goals by a certain date, you will be even more motivated to get fitter. Since graduating […] The post Pain And Penalty: Why A Dad Bod Challenge Works When Willpower Doesn’t appeared first on Financial Samur

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