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How do you stay healthy?
Being a founder/builder is a lot of work and can take its toll on your health.
What's your strategy for staying healthy?
I'm a walker and can easily crank out 15+ miles a week, eat only plants and hit the gym 3-5x a week.
What's yours?
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@adriancole It depends on the lab test results. Just for example, when I discovered that my HDL was too low, I added Flax seeds and Chia. But when my lipid levels became perfect I stopped using it often. Although I still add them and the Goji berries to the porridge from time to time because I like their taste. Goji berries help with my dry eye disease. I also took DHEA supplements when my DHEA level appeared low as well as my cortisol level became abnormal hight. When it became the norm, I stopped taking it. I used to walk for 30 minutes per day, but some of the tests showed that that isn't enough. So I increase my walking to 60 minutes per day and started to listen to audiobooks because it seemed to me too much time to waste. So in general, I think that my health approach is clear.
Meditation and breathing techniques can gradually improve the overall health-
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This is something I struggle with sometimes. I've been getting into going on more walks, riding bikes, and yoga. For me, it feels like a constant effort. Does it ever get easier? haha
@jeffweisbein It does. It takes about 6 months to cross into what experts call the maintenance phase.
I used to go to the gym but since the pandemic I started home work out about 3 times a week. Plus I love manual activities like gardening and sewing, they keep my mental health balanced.
Good natural home made food, 7hrs sleep everyday, early mornings, stretch everyday, light aerobics 4-5 days a week, positive thoughts, light hearted music, some time in the Sun, intermittent fasting, conversations with friends and family, reading - news n books, less than 10mins meditation, create a bit - tweet/write/draw, journal, write down daily tasks, be nice to a stranger, be nice to people you live with, practice boundaries.. Healthy mind, healthy body.
@gogloballakshmi If your'e doing all this then you're definitely up there with your health!
@between_team yes, it has definitely helped me... this routine was the lesson learnt from a previous routine which almost killed me..
Hi guys) so when you work in the office make sure that your laptop is on the right height, you have hydration spray for your face, you do walking breaks and drink more than 2liters of water))))
-Pet parent to two puppies; taking them on 30 min walks at the start and end of the day helps me disconnect
-15 min mediation mid-day everyday
There are so many things that keep us healthy like exercise, healthy food, etc but my favorite is coconut water and sugarcane water. Good for health, work as refreshment in summers and good for making happy mood.
I am also a walker. I try to hit 30-40 miles a week.
Doing repetitive rhythmic movements (e.g. walking) helps the nervous system relax as the blood circulates around the body at a constant pace.
@iliya_valchanov That will explain why I get my best ideas during my walks. My last walk was 4 hours and I solved 80% of my current problems in just one day.
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Clean eating + good sleep + 10,000 steps a day. Have started following this regime recently and seeing good results. It's simple and easy to follow.
I think it's important to find an activity that makes you move! My favorite is boxing and cycling. I do this in my lunch breaks or after work... (I wish I was hardcore enough to wake up at 5am to do this but I'm not there yet ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)
I also think it's important to keep your mind growing! I love the Headspace app for meditation and am trying to be good about journaling.. Just downloaded Justin Kan's new "Kin" app for developing healthy habits. I am also working on www.getdewwy.com which texts you personal growth/continuous learning articles/videos 3x a week.
Hey Adrian I love this question!
As far as mental health, I try to keep a steady meditation practice and completing morning pages.
Physically, sleep is the first priority. A great night's sleep just sets your day in motion in such a great way. Quality sleep also improves the likelihood of me getting other stuff done like running, yoga, and eating well.
My Whoop band has been really helpful in helping my track my sleep and recovery.
I lost over 60lbs in the last couple of years and the things that have made the biggest difference for me was experimenting with food programs (I've landed on a lowish carb + high protein) + strength training and cardio that works for me (skipping + peloton + cycling) + and journaling, daily walks and at least 7 hours.
I feel you! Not gonna lie, the app I'm building is keeping me healthy at the moment because I earn trees whenever I am active 💚 it actually encourages me to get up and exercise often!
Hired a trainer for myself and my wife, and we've instilled a culture of personal responsibility and healthy living in our company. Positive group accountability goes a long way!
For me, here are my key ways to be healthier:
1. Do one or 1:30 hours of Excercise or walk every day.
2. Take 6-7 hours of proper sleep
3. Take Healthy food
4. Spend time with family
5. Have some refreshment trips with friends and family
6. Take some breaks during your work.
@nataliekarakina I am looking to be better about stretching! Is there a resource to help me? I have a very very weak back and I've been told to make sure my hip flexors are being stretched.
@justinchitla If you have a weak back you probably shouldn't stretch your hip flexors! Are you in pain or have a bad posture?
@dkaravias I've definitely heard of stretching the hip flexors so I've been giving that a try this week and will continue to do so. I actually stumbled on a good hip flexor stretch on tik tok lol!
Hired a trainer. Then I don’t have to think about what I’m doing, I just have to get in my car to drive over there. I show up and once I’m there, there’s no going back. And paying a trainer aligns your pocketbook with your goals and intended habits.
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