Is anyone else exhausted from staying healthy?

[Anonymous]

I made a list recently of all the things I am supposed to do to “stay healthy” — I honestly feel like it’s a second full-time job. The money, time, and willpower it takes to accomplish all these things on a daily basis is overwhelming. Does anyone feel like they’re failing at staying healthy?

* drink half your weight in water
* get at least 30 minutes of exercise
* stretch and do resistance training
* eat enough fiber and protein
* eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
* decrease your sugar intake
* get enough sleep
* decrease your exposure to blue light
* get enough vitamin D
* get all of your yearly or biannual
exams/scans
* figure out your vitamin deficiencies and supplement for all of them
* morning and evening skin care routine
* protect yourself from the sun
* meditate/journal/do something for mental health and decrease your stress
* brain exercises for memory

I’m sure there’s so many others people could add!

[Anonymous]

Which alternative do you prefer, OP?

[Anonymous]

A lot of those overlap, so it seems like you're overthinking it or making it more complicated than it needs to be. Exercise INCLUDES stretching and strength training--it's not an entirely separate item on the list. And a lot of these things can be done without thinking once you figure out what works (figuring out which vitamins to take and what skincare works for you) and others don't have to be done on a daily or even weekly basis (doctor appointments and screenings).

The brain exercises also seem to be something that you might not need depending on what else you are doing in your life. Is it really an extra step you "need" to take?

If it feels too overwhelming, pare it down to the most basic requirements that are most important to you and look at it on a weekly basis rather than a daily one.

[Anonymous]

It's a lot and I am at a life stage where I have to push harder or I quickly experience the consequences of slacking. I want to throw in the the towel sometimes, but I know I will suffer in 15+ years if I do. People tell me I look great and I'm in great shape for 53, but my mental health and stress suck right now.

[Anonymous]

Drink water when you are thirsty.
Let your urine color ( light yellow ) tell you if you are drinking the right amount.

[Anonymous]

It is hard if you’re starting from scratch. If you integrate the actions one at a time until they become deeply ingrained habits, you won’t even notice you’re doing them.

[Anonymous]

I hear you.

I’ve been trying to get caught up on all my medical maintenance this year and it’s never ending. Cleaning, eye exam, physical, follow up with several specialists. It’s never ending!

[Anonymous]

Wow, the lack of commiseration here is making me feel bad about myself. I guess others are way more capable of juggling at all than I am!
-OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow, the lack of commiseration here is making me feel bad about myself. I guess others are way more capable of juggling at all than I am!
-OP

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[Anonymous]

You are obsessing. That is what is exhausting you, not doing the right thing.

It's a lifestyle, not a trend or diet or temporary thing.

[Anonymous]

Do you enjoy any type of physical activity? Then do that. It doesn’t have to be 30 min per day. Maybe longer sessions less often?

As others have said it doesn’t feel like work to be on a diet or regimen. Instead of being so rigid everyday, take a longer view. Maybe have a goal of getting exercise or eating healthy slightly more than you do now. That’s progress and might be more sustainable. You’re not a robot, of course you’re hating the daily to do list!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I made a list recently of all the things I am supposed to do to “stay healthy” — I honestly feel like it’s a second full-time job. The money, time, and willpower it takes to accomplish all these things on a daily basis is overwhelming. Does anyone feel like they’re failing at staying healthy?

* drink half your weight in water
* get at least 30 minutes of exercise
* stretch and do resistance training
* eat enough fiber and protein
* eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
* decrease your sugar intake
* get enough sleep
* decrease your exposure to blue light
* get enough vitamin D
* get all of your yearly or biannual
exams/scans
* figure out your vitamin deficiencies and supplement for all of them
* morning and evening skin care routine
* protect yourself from the sun
* meditate/journal/do something for mental health and decrease your stress
* brain exercises for memory

I’m sure there’s so many others people could add!

I do a bit more than most people because I am 60 with comorbidities

Dental health
Annual - dental x-rays
Biannual - Cleaning and oral cancer screening
Twice Daily - brushing, flossing, water-piking, tongue cleaning, oil pulling, salt water gargle.
Nightly - Regrow therapy to restore enamel.

Skin health
Daily - red light therapy
Once in 2 days - Use Nizarol for hair and skin
Daily - Abhayanga warm oil massage before shower.

Eye health
Daily - wipe eyelids with Ocusoft wipes
Daily - boric acid eye bath to combat any eye-infection
Daily (At night) - Castor oil over eyelids at night
Twice Daily - warm eye compress to combat eye dryness

I no longer have caffeine so my morning cup of coffee is actually a morning cup of hot tomato soup with collagen peptide powder.

Also, my water intake is actually not plain water. I either drink lemon water, water with a bit of baking soda or a drink I make of herbs. Also, I drink bone broth soup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Drink water when you are thirsty.
Let your urine color ( light yellow ) tell you if you are drinking the right amount.

I' so tired of peeing. This can't be right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I made a list recently of all the things I am supposed to do to “stay healthy” — I honestly feel like it’s a second full-time job. The money, time, and willpower it takes to accomplish all these things on a daily basis is overwhelming. Does anyone feel like they’re failing at staying healthy?

* drink half your weight in water
* get at least 30 minutes of exercise
* stretch and do resistance training
* eat enough fiber and protein
* eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
* decrease your sugar intake
* get enough sleep
* decrease your exposure to blue light
* get enough vitamin D
* get all of your yearly or biannual
exams/scans
* figure out your vitamin deficiencies and supplement for all of them
* morning and evening skin care routine
* protect yourself from the sun
* meditate/journal/do something for mental health and decrease your stress
* brain exercises for memory

I’m sure there’s so many others people could add!

OP, many of these things do not actually take that much time. Take a vitamin. Wash your face. Use sunscreen. Drink water. Eat healthily. Exercise. Relax.

It sounds like you are way more stressed out about "having a good lifestyle" than is normal.

[Anonymous]

I've been living this way for decades (I'm 52). It's daily life and most of the things on this list take a few minutes at most.