What do Dr. Jordan Peterson, an airline steward and Rachel Hollis all have in common?? No this isn’t a joke and that’s right I read Girl, Stop Apologizing and I’m a guy. If you have a problem with it we can meet out by the bus loop and work it out.
All three of them advocate taking care of yourself first is one of the best ways to take care of the people around you. Remember back to the first ten minutes on an airplane when they tell you to put your oxygen mask on first before helping others in case of an emergency. Its wonderfully simple advice, if you aren’t around how can you make a positive impact on the people who are counting on your for their survival.
That’s why I am so frustrated by the recent popularity of the dad bod movement, and even more outraged that the mega gym planet fitness has released a study advocating for it.
The dad bod can be best described as being doughy around the mid section, a love for excessive alcohol consumption, an eat whatever diet and a big no thanks to regular exercise. All of these life choices can lead to carrying around an extra 15-20 lbs or more of fat around your belly.
This just in… medical research from legitimate sources having been saying for years just how dangerous this extra weight can be.
Excess belly fat has been linked to the following diseases.
Cardiovascular disease
Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Colorectal cancer
Sleep apnea
Premature death
High blood pressure
ps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685
Let’s just jump to a conclusion and say that the average dad bod has a wife, two kids, a mortgage and probably some serious credit card debt. What happens to those things when dad isn’t around anymore due to complications from that sexy dad bod???
As a husband and a father of two small kids the most important thing I can do is try to ensure that I am positive role model and that I’m doing everything possible to make sure I am around for as long as possible.
I’ve always believed that moderation is the key to a healthy and happy life and spending quality time with your family is the most important thing. But we have to find some balance in our lives to take better care of ourselves, physically and mentally.
I’m not asking anybody to take up residence in the gym and transform that keg into a 6 pack, however I’m hoping that the words I’m sharing with your are some encouragement to start making some choices that will improve your health.
I realize that this topic isn’t something that can be neatly placed into a box with three easy steps and bingo bango bongo all of our problems are solved. Just google “Tofi meaning” and you will see what I’m trying to get at here. Health and nutrition are massively complicated and cant be easily diagnosed by some guy with a blog whose never met you and doesn’t understand your specific needs.
With that being said I hope these couple of small suggestions are something that you will take seriously and work to incorporate into your life. Visit the doctor, eat some more fruits and vegetables, do some push ups and just drink one beer at that BBQ this weekend. Small improvements like these should get us on path that keeps us annoying the wife and kids for at least a couple more years.
Subjects to change 