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I can't imagine that all that stress to min/max health outcomes through strict behavior changes is good for you or worth it in the long run. I subscribe to som
by mevile 7y ago
I can't imagine that all that stress to min/max health outcomes through strict behavior changes is good for you or worth it in the long run.
I subscribe to some nutrition and fitness subreddits and I see people obsessing about minute details of what they eat, how much they sleep, obsessing to take control over every facet of their lives because of some study they read on the internet.
I contend that worrying about these things is counter productive. Of course you should get enough sleep, you should exercise regularly and generally eat healthy. Check with your doctor, but this will probably be enough to avoid life style inflicted harm long term.
Strict controls and obsessive attention to your everyday life to maybe postpone death by some unknown amount of time, probably not worth it. Death sucks, but it's inevitable and no amount of finessing health choices will change that.
- carrier_lost 7y agoI agree. Sacrificing your mental health for your physical health is counterproductive to the goal of whole well-being. Obsession is harmful. Moderation is key.
- trophycase 7y agoWhile I agree, unfortunately sleep when you're tired and eat when you're hungry doesn't exactly apply well to the modern first world
- bgroat 7y agoI have a habit of going down this rabbit hole. I always rebalance myself by asking, "Am I Bruce Wayne?" If the answer remains 'no' than this doesn't require as much thought as I'm currently giving it
- chillwaves 7y agoEasy to say when you are healthy. Some folks have more to worry about than others.