For whatever anecdotal value that it's worth, I determined around this time last summer that I needed to lose some weight. (The dreaded dad bod/beer belly was getting the better of me.) Using a combination of fasting (intermittent and one 72 hour fast), low/no carb, high protein/fat (keto) diet, and focusing all of my exercising on regularly walking, I lost about 23 pounds (186 to 163) in a little less than 2 months (haven't weighed under 165 since high school). I'd like to stay that I stuck with all of that, but I'm certainly back to enjoying carbs and am not walking nearly as much now (a second kid showing up tends to eat up more time), but still doing plenty of high protein (trickier when you're a vegetarian) high fat diet and still intermittent fasting (only typically eat between noon and 8pm). Still sitting at around 165-168, so not too bad. It's a process and developing new (good) habits take determination and lots of repetition, but they're worth it if you can create even a few new healthy habits. Good luck with that and the baby.
Yeah, I got the dad bod before becoming a dad! I’m going to start with lower carb/high protein and tracking my calories for the next few weeks to get a better understanding of my baseline-which shouldn’t include the daily ice cream habit I’ve developed over the last few months. Also, walking seems like a good place to start for exercise. It seems like the bare minimum but since I work from home I can easily end the day with less that 3,000 steps.
Figuring out what's important to you and centering that, is worthwhile Rant incoming The most important work in my life has been, becoming aware of my values, live in alignment with them, finding and investing in community with those same values. Figuring out, what beliefs do I have, that I'm willing to truly stand up for. Listening to people with vastly different life circumstances and experiences than myself. And learning how to ask for help. If you can ask for help, you can do anything. In a hyper-individualistic society, it's rarely a skill we get automatically. I'd encourage anyone to work on asking for help. I'm still practicing. But, it's what'll make your life sustainable, whether you're high or low. And it's the foundation of community. Helping each other. Being vulnerable. When you show vulnerability and ask for help, you allow those around you to do the same. Practice asking for help when you're feeling good. That way, it's a tool you'll have in your toolbox the days you really need it. And with the vulnerability - Embracing the areas of myself where I don't fit the "norm", and communicating those areas clearly to those around me. Therapy has been a bit part of that for me, especially until I found other like-minded people. Therapy was a place I dared say stuff out loud for the first time. Stuff that I'm now saying every day and wearing on my sleeve, no sweat. Ditto with finding those who I've suspected might get that specific part of me. Making sure all the areas of me is getting reflected in different people. And then a major part, going into parenthood and building a sustainable home, is looking into invisible work and care culture. Since invisible work has been made invisible, it can be hard to prepare for and can break your neck. Talking about it, making it visible, makes it possible to prepare and act consciously Anyway. Thank you for sharing. My understanding of a midlife's crises is exactly that something pulls you out of autopilot and makes you reflect on where you're going, who you are, what tf everything is, where this autopilot even came from, who installed 'em, why and are they flying somewhere you wanna go? I think those are all healthy, foundational questions I wish you the best of luck ❤
Phenomenal! I really do need to get better at asking for help. My default is figuring out things for myself and relying on me and me alone. But that clearly hasn’t served me. I’m just starting on this journey, but I’m going to keep what you said in mind. I truly appreciate you.
My advice: Work out, 4-5 times a week. Get your pulse above 130 for at least an hour 2-3 times a week and also lift weights. I know this is hard (I've been there), but it will improve your mental health massively, you will lose weight and you will face the challenges of life like a pro. This approach basically saved my own life...
I appreciate the advice! In the past when I’ve gotten back into working out I’ve done too much, too soon. This time I definitely want to establish habits that I can easily maintain. I like lifting weights, but haven’t enjoyed cardio. What’s your preferred form of cardio?
@@TylerLloyd I got a bike trainer.. and I am watching Netflix while working out, that makes the time pass much faster. I sometimes go on a run too, but my knees won't make it past 45 minutes, the age is starting to catch up, haha :)
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I'm 81 and still learning to balance my time and projects. Don't forget to enjoy today. Tomorrow will always be tomorrow
You outdoors with that stack of books is a great pic!! Congrats on new addition to your family ❤
Thank you! Looking forward to all the exciting changes.
For whatever anecdotal value that it's worth, I determined around this time last summer that I needed to lose some weight. (The dreaded dad bod/beer belly was getting the better of me.) Using a combination of fasting (intermittent and one 72 hour fast), low/no carb, high protein/fat (keto) diet, and focusing all of my exercising on regularly walking, I lost about 23 pounds (186 to 163) in a little less than 2 months (haven't weighed under 165 since high school). I'd like to stay that I stuck with all of that, but I'm certainly back to enjoying carbs and am not walking nearly as much now (a second kid showing up tends to eat up more time), but still doing plenty of high protein (trickier when you're a vegetarian) high fat diet and still intermittent fasting (only typically eat between noon and 8pm). Still sitting at around 165-168, so not too bad.
It's a process and developing new (good) habits take determination and lots of repetition, but they're worth it if you can create even a few new healthy habits. Good luck with that and the baby.
Yeah, I got the dad bod before becoming a dad! I’m going to start with lower carb/high protein and tracking my calories for the next few weeks to get a better understanding of my baseline-which shouldn’t include the daily ice cream habit I’ve developed over the last few months. Also, walking seems like a good place to start for exercise. It seems like the bare minimum but since I work from home I can easily end the day with less that 3,000 steps.
Figuring out what's important to you and centering that, is worthwhile
Rant incoming
The most important work in my life has been, becoming aware of my values, live in alignment with them, finding and investing in community with those same values. Figuring out, what beliefs do I have, that I'm willing to truly stand up for.
Listening to people with vastly different life circumstances and experiences than myself.
And learning how to ask for help. If you can ask for help, you can do anything. In a hyper-individualistic society, it's rarely a skill we get automatically.
I'd encourage anyone to work on asking for help. I'm still practicing. But, it's what'll make your life sustainable, whether you're high or low. And it's the foundation of community. Helping each other. Being vulnerable. When you show vulnerability and ask for help, you allow those around you to do the same. Practice asking for help when you're feeling good. That way, it's a tool you'll have in your toolbox the days you really need it.
And with the vulnerability - Embracing the areas of myself where I don't fit the "norm", and communicating those areas clearly to those around me. Therapy has been a bit part of that for me, especially until I found other like-minded people. Therapy was a place I dared say stuff out loud for the first time. Stuff that I'm now saying every day and wearing on my sleeve, no sweat. Ditto with finding those who I've suspected might get that specific part of me. Making sure all the areas of me is getting reflected in different people.
And then a major part, going into parenthood and building a sustainable home, is looking into invisible work and care culture. Since invisible work has been made invisible, it can be hard to prepare for and can break your neck. Talking about it, making it visible, makes it possible to prepare and act consciously
Anyway. Thank you for sharing. My understanding of a midlife's crises is exactly that something pulls you out of autopilot and makes you reflect on where you're going, who you are, what tf everything is, where this autopilot even came from, who installed 'em, why and are they flying somewhere you wanna go?
I think those are all healthy, foundational questions
I wish you the best of luck ❤
Phenomenal! I really do need to get better at asking for help. My default is figuring out things for myself and relying on me and me alone. But that clearly hasn’t served me. I’m just starting on this journey, but I’m going to keep what you said in mind. I truly appreciate you.
My advice: Work out, 4-5 times a week. Get your pulse above 130 for at least an hour 2-3 times a week and also lift weights. I know this is hard (I've been there), but it will improve your mental health massively, you will lose weight and you will face the challenges of life like a pro. This approach basically saved my own life...
I appreciate the advice! In the past when I’ve gotten back into working out I’ve done too much, too soon. This time I definitely want to establish habits that I can easily maintain. I like lifting weights, but haven’t enjoyed cardio. What’s your preferred form of cardio?
@@TylerLloyd I got a bike trainer.. and I am watching Netflix while working out, that makes the time pass much faster. I sometimes go on a run too, but my knees won't make it past 45 minutes, the age is starting to catch up, haha :)
Muy buen video 🎉
Gracias!
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