Ask HN: What are your tips for healthy living for WFH alone/single people?

I've found over the past few years that I've gotten into some unfortunate patterns. I basically need to re-write what it means to be healthy for me but am uncertain what new habits I should be considering and/or nurturing. What are your practices/habits day-to-day while WFH?

Can you expand on that? I haven't the strength of body to endure climbing any more (though I do have a local indoors climbing wall). Why climbing? What does the rest of your WFH day look like?

Having some kind of physical activity during the day several times a week is essential for me. Otherwise, I feel awful.

One thing I need to get better at is respecting working hours for myself. With WFH, I basically live at the office. Instead of ending the day when the day is done, it's over when everything is done instead. I typically end up spending a few hours more per day in front of my work machine than I should.

Optimizing your diet is one of the low-hanging fruits (no pun intended).

Cut out anything with low nutrient density: chips, anything with more than a few g of sugar, stuff loaded with palm oil or other added saturated fats. High fiber fruits and nuts like raspberries, apples, kiwi, almonds and walnuts are good snacks.

Low carb, keto, mediterranean-whatever floats your boat-more important is: try to buy fresh, whole, local foods and high quality spices. Use them to prepare meals yourself if you have time. They will taste better and will be more satisfying.

Do some exercise every day. Even if it's just 15 minutes of pushups & crunches, or a brisk walk. It will clear your mind and balance your mood.

Quality sleep is extremely important. Try to get 8 hours if you can, and stop caffeine intake after 2pm.

Set a timer to remind you to get away from work once in a while. Go outside and get some sunlight, it does more than provide vitamin D. Turn off all notifications (email, Slack, all of them) when you need to get work done and only check for messages when you want or need to. Get your coworkers used to the idea that you are not going to answer messages immediately, but you will answer a few times a day. Tune your working space so it does not harm your body (e.g., always looking down at a laptop). Get into the habit of stretching often. Think about the unfortunate patterns, how they developed, and what you should do instead; be aware of what is happening to you.