Ang aming mga responsibilidad bilang protectors at providers ay napakahalaga sa amin bilang mga ama. Ang ating health ay maaaring madalas na magdusa bilang resulta nito. Ngunit hindi ito kailangang maging isang binary choice. Ang pagkamit ng physical at mental fitness bilang mga ama ay dapat na isang pangunahing priyoridad kung gusto nating maging pinakamahusay na posibleng mga ama, asawa, mga kasosyo sa pakikipagbuno, mga swim coach, mga tsuper, mga cheerleader, at mga nag-aayos ng gulong.

Mabubuhay tayo ayon sa ating potensyal at matupad ang ating layunin sa pamamagitan ng pagtiyak na tayo ay mga kapamilya na nagpapatakbo rin ng mga negosyo. Para magawa ito, kailangan lang nating mag regain ang energy natin, alisin ang bigat na dahan-dahang dumami sa paglipas ng mga taon, at bigyang-priyoridad ang mga nutrient-dense foods na nagbibigay-daan sa atin na maglaro ng isa pang laro ng tag.

How to be strong physically as a Father  

Less Fat and More Energy

The term "dad bod" produces 270 million results for a reason. We've determined as a culture that it is an epidemic that is both acceptable and unavoidable. But if you ask anyone who has a dad bod, they will tell you that it is not the future they had anticipated. Waist-to-height ratios and visceral fat percentages have a strong correlation with health, vitality, and longevity, in addition to the confidence problems they can cause. Weight loss is frequently, and understandably, the end goal of diets and "daily sweat" challenges. The best way to increase your energy, focus, and happiness is to lose weight.

The demands you make on your body affect how it responds as well. It follows that once you start working out consistently, your body will produce more energy to support the life you've built. You'll find it difficult to climb those stairs the next time you go on vacation if you've spent 10 hours shackled to a desk and another 4 watching Sports Center at home. You can increase your energy reserves, develop muscle mass, and speed up your metabolism by conditioning your body and mind to engage in physical activity and perspiring daily. You'll therefore have it when it matters most with your family as well as more mental focus and energy for your job.

Get Better Sleep

Most men don't sleep enough. We should be getting roughly 7 hours each night and keeping a regular bedtime and wake-up time to maximize our recovery and optimize our hormones. Your chances of having the most energy and losing belly fat are sabotaged if you consistently consume less than 5. According to some studies, driving in this condition is roughly equivalent to having two beers in your system. You'll be able to fall asleep more quickly and sleep for longer if you start a daily sweat routine. Additionally, exercising increases your likelihood of making healthier food decisions, which promotes more weight loss. BOTH of these factors have a significant impact on the quantity and quality of your sleep.

Look Out For Possible Body Pain

Anyone who has experienced chronic back pain, been confined to a wheelchair, or used crutches for a protracted period can attest to how much they missed being mobile. We must move frequently and with ease if we want to remain healthy. Most non-impact injuries can be prevented by merely incorporating a workout regimen that includes some core exercises. Running without knee pain is made possible by strengthening the legs, and every pound you lose will relieve five pounds of pressure from your ankles.

Avoid Stress

Even though we no longer have to hunt for food, are rarely in danger, and have all of our necessities provided for us, that doesn't mean we are immune to stress. Many people report experiencing nearly overwhelming stress daily due to the fast-paced nature of life and our constant access to smartphones. Stress has been linked to several health issues, including depression, belly fat, and heart disease. It also has to do with the time you yelled at your kids for interrupting you while you were trying to fix the printer. You can take a break from the pressures of the outside world and take some medicine through movement when you engage in a daily sweat practice. Less stress leads to better sleep, a better attitude, better relationships, and less body fat.

Live Longer and Endure Longer

People with a healthy body mass index (BMI) live longer, which is no secret. Additionally, they experience fewer medical expenses, spend less time in the hospital, and have fewer cancer cases. The best gift we can give ourselves and our children is a healthy body that will last for a very long time. While modern technology and medical advancements continue to offer us new ways to extend our lives, this is not the best gift. Even a modest weight loss can significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer and give you more energy as you age, enabling you to carry out important tasks.

Losing weight and exercising more will help your wife, too, by decreasing her fat mass. Your ability to increase vasodilation (blood flow) will coincide with an increase in libido, resulting in harder erections and the ability to stay in bed longer. The production of your body's natural testosterone increases as a result of improved sleep, which is another benefit of exercising more, as was already mentioned.

Have Confidence 

This goes hand in hand with a lot of the points made before, but when you look better, you feel better, you make more money, and you'll be a better dad, husband, protector, and lover of the people who are important to you. The only way to obtain confidence is through "estimable acts," which money cannot buy. activities you engage in that merit praise. A daily sweat session is a great place to start and develops a useful habit that will help you become the kind of dad you want to be.

Teach Your Children What Is Important

You are an excellent father who would risk everything for his children. But don't just show up on significant occasions. Allow them to witness you setting your health above other things so they can see how important it is to you. One of the best gifts we can give our kids is the ability to do things, whether you're at the park or helping them prepare for the big game. Being able to run the bases, be present, or demonstrate what a wholesome practice entails for both the body and the mind.

Dads have a purpose in raising their kids. Fatherhood has mental and physical advantages for health. Men have a stronger sense of purpose after having children. Self-esteem is increased by being a good father. Self-esteem can be increased by having healthy family relationships, according to research. A man's performance at work and marital stability may both benefit from his higher self-esteem, which is more common in men who have strong relationships with their spouse and children. The presence of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues is negatively correlated with high levels of self-esteem. Sometimes, children can help you relax. 

Tulad ng alam ng lahat ng mga magulang, ang pagpapalaki ng mga anak ay maaaring maging mahirap. Gayunpaman, ang mga stress ng adulthood, tulad ng pagtugon sa mga mahigpit na deadline sa trabaho at pagbabayad ng mortgage, ay maaari ding mapawi ng mga bata. Maaari mong bawasan ang pasanin ng adulthood at bawasan ang mga palatandaan ng stress sa pamamagitan ng pagdadala ng mga bata sa iyong buhay dahil nagdadala sila ng innocence at imagination sa iyong buhay.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/men-give-their-children-better-genes-if-they-are-regular-exercisers-before-conception
https://frontrowdads.com/8-reasons-to-be-a-fit-dad-nate-palmer/
https://integrisok.com/resources/on-your-health/2017/june/being-a-good-father-is-good-for-your-health
https://befitkilleen.com/blogs/978/healthy-fit-fathers/
https://exerciseright.com.au/how-to-get-fit-as-a-dad/