Most people would agree that being fit and healthy is important in life. However, it becomes especially critical when you are a parent. You want to make sure your children get the best start in life, and that means you need to be free from illness and very energetic. Parents who don’t understand how being overweight can affect them should read the information below. Hopefully, it will make things a little more clear…
Lack of Energy
Parents need a lot of energy to keep up with their children. I’m so pleased I was able to have children in my mid-twenties as I think it would be so much harder work if I had been older. If you don’t play with them enough, they will bounce off the walls, and you’ll struggle to get them to sleep at night. Like it or not, children need a lot of attention, and you might struggle to give it.
Illness
No child wants their parent to spend a lot of time in the hospital. That could create some very sad memories. Also, you won’t manage to fulfill your role as their guardian if you have to undergo lots of serious operations. Thankfully, there is a solution as the infographic shows.
Infographic Produced By http://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk
Example
Children learn from the things they see and hear. Being overweight will make them think that eating unhealthy foods is completely acceptable – everything in moderation of course. I want my children to become healthy adults – so I try to set the right example for them to follow.
As you can see, being overweight can drastically affect the quality of the parenting you offer your children. So, if changes need to be made, start making some positive changes today. If you can’t lose weight naturally, there are still plenty of options on the table.
Rebecca x
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