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“Dad Bods” are now the most attractive body type

Here’s some good news if you packed on a few pounds last year.  According to a new poll, “dad bods” are now the MOST attractive body type.  Dating.com polled its…

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HOLLYWOOD, FL – AUGUST 31: A shirtless man stands outside August 31, 2007 in Hollywood, Florida. The recent F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America, 2007 report from the Trust for America’s Health shows that adult obesity rates rose in 31 states last year, according to the fourth annual report. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Here's some good news if you packed on a few pounds last year.  According to a new poll, "dad bods" are now the MOST attractive body type.  Dating.com polled its members.  And three out of four said they're a fan of the dad bod look . . . meaning not TOO big, but not exactly "in shape" either.  It's not clear if that also extends to women . . . or "mom bods" . . . but only 15% of people overall said they prefer a more chiseled look.  45% of single people with dad bods are proud enough to brag about it on dating apps.  And around one in five said body type doesn't really matter to them.  Personality matters more.  That said, 70% of single people have started working out again to get in shape for summer.  But a huge chunk of people who've joined a gym this year admit they haven't gone yet.

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