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Men over 30, what was one habit that really improved your life? (jlai.lu)

submitted 9 months ago by Servais@jlai.lu to c/askmenover30@lemm.ee

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[–] Brujones@lemmy.world 30 points 9 months ago (6 children)

Exercise. Exactly how is not important. What matters is just being consistent. Eventually it becomes a habit that will grow with you.

If it's difficult or frustrating, you're probably trying too hard. Ease up next time. If it feels like a chore, you're not doing the right activity for you. It should be enjoyable.

[–] Servais@jlai.lu 10 points 9 months ago

If it feels like a chore, you’re not doing the right activity for you. It should be enjoyable.

Very true

[–] theodewere@kbin.social 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

great advice.. scale into exercise gradually and let the benefits build up and pull you along, rather than pushing yourself to do more.. find an activity that keeps drawing you back into it because the results feel good..

[–] Brujones@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This was key for me. I spent way too much time working way too hard, like 9 out of 10 exertion. I dreaded just getting started. I've now found that I can make better gains working in the 5 to 7 range, and I look forward to my workouts.

[–] theodewere@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago

that's really well said.. and then learning to truly value rest and good food..

[–] z00s@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Also, start small. A 10 minute walk around the block. Consistency is more important than exertion. Do it every day.

[–] taladar@sh.itjust.works 4 points 9 months ago

On a sort of related note, I started writing down what I eat in one of those apps that also sums up nutritional information (Waistline on Android). It is quite useful to be more aware of how much you actually eat. Doesn't prevent you from eating unhealthy stuff sometimes of course but it prevents you from lying about it to yourself with selective memory.

[–] kratoz29@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

It should be enjoyable.

Perhaps sports fit in this area?

I can't think of a single exercise that doesn't feel like a chore but doing sports, whether it is competitively or for fun.

[–] Brujones@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Certainly! Just do something. Consistency matters. The nature of activity you choose is insignificant when you consider doing something, vs. doing nothing.

[–] HeartyBeast@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago

I bought myself a really nice gravel bike. I've found that apparently I really like cycling

[–] Strider@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago

The problem is if everything you tried so far is either a chore or causing massive pain.