In this episode I discuss the uncomfortable subject of why it's very important to stay fit and healthy when you have a wife, girlfriend, husband or boyfriend. The current relationship climate in the western world is increasingly fragile to say the least, with a growing culture of conveyor belt dating and in many cases, a borderline hop on hop off marriage culture, culminating in millions of divorces . With this in mind, we should make physical health even more of a priority, by way of exercise, nutrition, sleep and active rest. Should you be unfortunate enough to experience a relationship break up or, worst case scenario, a divorce, you will undoubtedly face a range of mental, physical and emotional challenges, of which not only take their toll on your physical wellbeing, but also can have a detrimental effect on future relationships, from early stage dating, to exclusivity with your significant other. Now, let's factor in poor physical health, from obesity to low standards of personal hygiene and you are far more likely to experience prolonged periods of mental and or physical illness. Often men and women, will literally overnight attempt to 'reinvent' themselves, with quick fix weight loss fads, from pharmaceutical intervention to joining gyms, with a mindset of 'this is the new me' or a 'watch our dating world....here i come' mantra, as we visualize ourselves getting in shape for the next 'special one'. This is often short lived, due to the person in question's history of unhealthy habits and poor self awareness, relating to bodyweight, body composition and indifference to staying fit and healthy, whilst in a relationship. When you enter the gladiatorial arena of either online dating, or in person meetings, its advisable you have already taken stock and subsequent actions to improve your health and image, as the opposite sex, will of course use their primary sense, being the eye test, during initial stages of relationships....ie day one. As a professional personal trainer to men and women for the past 18 years, I've lost count how many occasions I've heard or witnessed the sudden break up of once secure relationships, so with that statistic, it's no wonder we are scurrying out to look for the latest discounted gym membership or posting online pictures of our new found running hobby. My advice, should you choose to accept it, is to get ahead of the curve and stay fit and healthy, whilst you're lucky enough to have a 'other half', first and foremost to maintain self respect and keep the attraction going and secondly to prepare yourself for an unwanted break up and the trials and tribulations to follow. Good luck and make your body your passion, not the next unsuspecting 'lucky one'. Watch the short episode on YouTube, listen on Spotify or Amazon Music. Feel free to comment and subscribe to the channel for more content on all things health and fitness. Thanks for listening.
