Beer belly on a 26 yr old? hot or not?

Honestly, when you first meet someone its always what catches your eye. Hence I don't feel there is any reason for you to fear being judged for trying to seek opinion on the appearance of the guy you're dating. Love many times starts with lust and lust with physical attraction. Any ways, to answer you're question, if he is a nice guy, makes you laugh, respects you and treats you well I wouldn't give a care in the world if he grew a white beard and rode around a sleigh on christmas eve. Finding a nice guy is rare and worth over looking physical faults for. And if you're really concerned about it, why dont you guys work out together. Go for runs together. Try and let him know that fitness is very important to you. If he really cares to impress you I'm sure he'll want to go that extra mile for you.