Father Marcelo Rossi surprises by overcoming depression and insomnia with physical activities

With a history of depression and insomnia, the physique of Padre Marcelo Rossi, 56 years old, four years ago presented the results of these health problems, the main one being thinness. However, after being pushed from a stage two meters high by a faithful, the religious decided to return to physical activities.

On June 14, 2019, during a mass in Cachoeiro Paulista, in the interior of São Paulo, a 32-year-old woman invaded the podium and pushed Rossi. He, who was there to celebrate the closure of the “Por Hoje Não” (PHN) camp, despite the scare, he did not suffer serious injuries.

Sent to the police station in Lorena, the aggressor testified. Christians from Rio de Janeiro, a group that traveled with her, reported to the police that the woman had mental disorders. A year after the incident, the priest released a book about the fact and, in a recent interview with G1, stated that “It was a moment when God granted me a grace. I fell and came out better than the fall, which I was supposed to die”.

Now more muscular, Rossi – graduated in Physical Education – before becoming an elder, he was bodybuilder, which he said had facilitated the process of regaining physical shape, due to muscle memory. “It’s easier to get back into shape than to get into shape for someone who hasn’t. But it is not impossible, it is a matter of habit and routine”completed.

_{Before and after Father Marcelo Rossi. (Photo: Reproduction/Site CaarapoNews).}

Another important tip shared by him is to follow a regulated diet based on the guidance of nutritionists. In addition, it is necessary to maintain a physical exercise routine and not let obstacles get in the way of achieving the goal.

Father Marcelo Rossi also says that, to endure the many hours in masses and standing autograph sessions, he needs to have a lot of energy and strength. Therefore, he works the joint with lots of stretching combined with calisthenics, which is his exercise. Although the gym is good for those who can go, the priest confesses that, for him, it is difficult, because people always want to talk and take pictures — consequently making him lose focus. “But the secret is not to give up,” he continued.

Regarding the memes made on the internet in relation to his “maromba” image, good-humored, the priest turns jokes into blessings, such as the creation of products (for example, shirts). And he reiterates that he doesn’t mind, as he wants to encourage people to take care of their minds and bodies.

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