Thread by @joserosado

I battled with anxiety during all my 20s.

But after setting these 5 rules, I've stopped feeling anxious.

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Here's some background:

I don't remember ever feeling like shit as a teenager.

It seems all the bullshit I ate and the lack of exercise bubbled up once I turned 20 by manifesting itself as anxiety, brain fog, low energy...

Now that I'm in my thirties, I've tried my best to take care of my health.

I don't feel immortal anymore as I did when I was 20.

Today, if I eat something that's not part of my regular diet, days later I can feel my mood changing drastically.

(this is not something everyone experiences, though. Some people are just lucky, ex: my wife, who is always in a good mood no matter what she eats)

Anywho, as an entrepreneur, I've realized that health is everything.

When you're healthy, you can perform at your best.

When you're not, you just wish you weren't sick.

Thankfully, after years of trial and error, I've found 5 rules that help me stay healthy.

Here they are:

(Caveat: this works for me. It may not work for you).

1️⃣ Eat when you're hungry

This was a game-changer for me. My weight stays within 185-190lbs. Some days I only eat 1-2 times. Other days I eat 3-4 times.

2️⃣ Avoid ultra-processed food (especially things with gluten)

I'm not perfect. So I'll eat some bullshit from time to time. And when I do, I pay the price: brain fog and low energy.

3️⃣ Exercise every day

If you don't have access to a gym, go for a 10-30 minute daily walk.

This is mandatory.

4️⃣ 10-min sunlight

Fall in love with feeling the sunlight shining on your face. You'll feel instantly better.

5️⃣ Avoid alcohol

I've noticed that I sleep badly when I drink it. So I don't drink it anymore. Not even a sip. And I don't slip with this one.

All of this has helped me control the anxiety – I rarely experience anxiety anymore.

And I religiously follow these 5 rules because the most expensive thing you can ever do is be cheap with your health.