It all started when I bought a stationary bike at C***co with the goal of doing it twice per week for 10 minutes each session. I knew if I had bigger plans, I would end up not doing it.

So after those sessions became routine, I increased to 15 minutes, then 3x per week, then changed from time-based to distance-based, etc. etc. Every time I pushed the boundary and saw myself not doing it anymore, I went back.

Most people would still describe me as sedentary, but I'm already much better than what I was earlier.

I used to work out quite intensively for 2-5 months at a time (a mix of climbing and running, 3-4 times a week), followed by long breaks (6 months to a year). I've now decided to be more consistent by training less intensively, but with a strong commitment to doing at least one session per week - and I’ve managed to stick with it for about two years now.

10K Pushup challenge 3 Key take a ways: Use a spreadsheet to track Start simple - if you can only do one pushup that is enough Do it multiple times a day

I am past 1000, and feel great and my body shows it.

<Long Story> Saw this article, https://wjgilmore.com/articles/10000-pushups?utm_source=hack... From a newletter, oddly called Hacker Newsletter https://buttondown.com/hacker-newsletter/archive/hacker-news...

I'm proud that I built consistency with my health habits. I used to struggle with brushing my teeth at night, but since July last year I've been consistent, which has really helped me in my dental health. About 6 months ago, I also started jotting down three things I'm grateful about for every day at night. Now these two habits have become my day shutdown rituals.

Master's lap swimming the 1500 meter in under 23 min as a senior over 70, attempting to qualify for nationals, also trying to encourage my son to get involved.

i started flossing religiously at 30 years old. i've missed three nights of flossing in the past 16 years

i have like 40 fillings; i havent had a filling since 30 years old (yeah so 46 now)

Using only cold water for showers.

I was 70 years old this week.

ketogenic diet for the last 20 years. before it became fashionable.

I have had very low cholesterol for 20 years, even though 70% of my calories are quality fats.

never been an ounce overweight. constant 83Kg forever

ketogenic diets are now prescribed as a no drug cure for Diabetes with very good research into Epilepsy.

As well as the ketogenic diet, I have chosen all my life never eat any food that is squirted out of a machine (breakfast cereals etc). this includes all take away foods like macdonalds, pizza's, and bleached chicken companies. THIS FOOD IS NOT DESIGNED FOR HUMANS.

I am a martial artist, aikido brown belt and shotokan orange belt.

power walk 6 miles, three time a week, rain or shine.

For mental well being, I cook organic food and bake sourdough breads for my local mental health charity and local church. This is for those less fortunate that need support.

I never ever take any drugs that are prescribed by a doctor. I learned over 20 years as a psychotherapist that most GP's here in the UK, do not know all there is about the drugs they prescribe. Their prescribing decison are made from the sales brochures they receive and from pressure salesmen promoting the drugs from big pharma.

The only medical people I trust are those that really matter. In particualar those who work in surgical practice. Surgeons in all fields are amazing. Now those people are the real life savers and know their stuff.

Ive not watched the TV for 25 years, which in turn makes me autonomous, individual and self regulated. Unaffected by the manipulative brain washing propaganda of mass media companies.

Being a linux (arch BTW) user also has its mental health benefits. less stress being the main one, and no poxy anti-virus or three days updates.

I realised early on in my life that by giving more than you receive is the key to our own mental well being.

For instance, I realised during my psychotherapy training that the people who needed psychotherapy the most, were the people who could not afford it. So I worked pro bono for 10 years as a volunteer psychotherapist and gave my time for free.

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