The ‘dad bod’ signals more than what we see
Recently, social media sites were bustling with the hashtag “dad bod,” which refers to women’s genuine interest in men over 25 years of age who have huge bellies. But this fad means so much more, and people—especially men—need to pay close attention.
Healthcare experts are starting to fret that men who frequent fitness centers might consider joining the squad of overweight and obese men.
According to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), there are 20.9 percent of obese males in the Philippines, and this number might continue to rise if the ‘dad bod’ trend will continue to be rosy.
“Some men most probably rejoiced when they heard that women get attracted to men who are flabbier,” said Carmie de Leon, vice president for sales and marketing of Healthway Medical. “But this rings the bell for healthcare experts.” She added, “It is alarming to note that different health conditions are already surfacing beyond what our eyes can see.”
If you want to keep yourself from acquiring these unwanted diseases, de Leon said that maintaining a ‘dad bod’ is not the way to go.
De Leon said that for a more effective weight loss, it is important for you to make Sleep, Eat Right, Exercise, and De-stress (S.E.E.D.) as basis for jumpstarting the road to health and wellness.
But to effectively realize your fitness goals, you need to undergo a comprehensive examination first.
HealthCheQ, offered by Healthway Medical, is the premium executive checkup that responds to the immediate needs of individuals who put great value to their health and time. Its package includes complete laboratory and imaging studies, physical evaluation, and special examinations.
“Through our HealthCheQ, we can closely monitor your health with an added convenience of an overnight hotel stay, gym membership, spa or massage treatments,” De Leon said.
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