So much truth in this and I'm living proof. I totally got more girls when I didn't workout, working part time and more open to doing things. Now I've experienced a 180 working out 5 days a week, making more than double what I used to and living a stable life. Looking better physically I might add and pulling less than I used to.I could see how a non-self disciplined guy might be more fun to be around than someone who tries to stick to structured routines (like workouts). Sort of like how some guys who live stable, responsible lives might be considered boring. Might be. Backbreaker used to post about how guys with no jobs could direct all their energy into being and having fun.
But a lot of the appeal of the dad bod is probably that women don't feel like their own bodies are being judged so severely if the guy they're with isn't perfect.
However the before me wasn't looking for anything longterm. And my lifestyle portrayed that.