How to age well
jasonleow • 20 Jul 2023 •
Saw this on Twitter, on how to play long term games with health. Basically, how to age well:
- No alcohol
- More water
- 8hrs sleep
- 10k steps
- Less sugar
- Varied vegetables
- Intermittent fasting
- Fit friends
- Practice gratitude
- Practice stoicism
- Wear sunscreen
- Moisturize face
- Floss & Mouthwash
- Personal trainer
Source: Reddit r/fatFIRE
It’s an interesting list. I try to practice at least half of it. No alcohol, more water, more sleep, less sugar, varied vegetables, intermittent fasting, practice gratitude/stoicism – I do these relatively well, or at least I try to.
“10k steps” is something I always wanted but currently hard to do for me due to the nature of working on a computer. Still daydreaming of living in a cabin in the woods with high speed internet next to my plot of garden.
“Fit friends” was surprising because of the latter “friends” part. You are who you hang out with. We all want to be fit but having friends who are will be double the motivation, purely by osmosis.
Wear sunscreen, moisturize face, personal trainer feels more on the vanity side, not something I’d care much for other than the most essential.
What I would add to the list on how to age well:
- Eat more red meat and fats
- Watch those vitamins and minerals
- 90% sleep scores
- Lift your body weight
- Family love and support
- Make love
- Having purpose, in life and work
- Avoid drama
- Have a spiritual practice
What else would you add to the list on how to age well?
Comments
Coool. Wanna read that sunburn article. Also heard of less than desirable chemicals in sunscreen…
My general rule is if I wouldn’t put it in my mouth, don’t put it on my skin. There are some companies that offer better versions of sunscreen such as Third Rock Essentials.
That’s a great rule.
On the original list, I would knock out sunscreen and a personal trainer. I should write a newsletter about the myths of sunburn and why it’s generally not necessary to wear sunscreen. I have recently been paying more attention to facial care and using very clean products. My face looks better, and my self-perception has improved, so I’m going to leave facial care on the list. I think some type of meditation/breathing practice should be included and agree about ensuring proper mineral intake.