In the interest of preserving myself physically I’m going to have a mid life (!) review.
Current status – BMI-24ish, all levels ok, fairly fit, dodgy right hip.
Given up soft drinks with sugar, easy enough, still glug the non sugar stuff, that ok?
Cheeky cigarette at the pub if someone else is having one. Should go really, it’s not often, but best to call it a day.
Processed meat. Sausages can go, I’m over them I think, bacon harder. What about ham, prosciuttio, salami, I love all that stuff, but it’s not good is it?
Narcotics, financially not been viable for a while now, can’t see that changing.
Alcohol. I love booze, but it’s not great. I haven’t drunk at home during the working week for 10 years but I love a drink at weekends. Hangovers & toddlers have done most of the work but maybe ease up on the ales? Gin & slimline?
What else? Red meat? Don’t eat much anyway (3x per week?) but I struggle to pass a McDonalds drive through without being drawn in.
I suspect that my mental health will be the biggest challenge over the next ten years. The “work/childcare/DIY/worrying about money/iphone addiction/not sleeping/work” endless cycle that’s popped on other threads is hitting me like most others my age. Going to try and start being more mindful and stop destructive habits.
What did you give up?