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Re: Ask HN: Smallest/simplest change possible with maximum benefits

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Post by mrfusion » Sun, Mar 07, 2021, 12:17 AM UTC

helph67 wrote: post #2

At age 20 I decided to no longer add sugar or salt to foods and to avoid consuming saturated fats. This was based on news reports stating the overuse of these items in processed foods. I consider giving up sugar to be one of the best decisions I ever made and recommend it to you.

If you’re sweating a lot the salt equation really changes though. I got major cramps until I realized that.

Also I use salt liberally to make vegetables and other healthy food taste good. I figure it’s a net benefit.

Re: Ask HN: Smallest/simplest change possible with maximum benefits

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Post by bwh2 » Sun, Mar 07, 2021, 12:59 AM UTC

Just do something each day. Streaks are powerful motivators. Read one page. Do a single push up. Message one friend to see how they're doing.

Re: Ask HN: Smallest/simplest change possible with maximum benefits

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Post by rahimnathwani » Sun, Mar 07, 2021, 8:43 AM UTC

Wear sleep mask to ensure light doesn't degrade your sleep. It must be comfortable and not move around when you're sleeping. So a silk one is better than the thicker ones sold as travel sleep masks.

Re: Ask HN: Smallest/simplest change possible with maximum benefits

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Post by miguendes » Sun, Mar 07, 2021, 8:46 AM UTC

Graffur wrote: post #5

I'm 30 now and my best small changes were: * Walk more - Getting a Fitbit motivated me a lot * Sleep better - educate yourself about sleep * Write things down - I refer to this as a superpower.

> * Write things down - I refer to this as a superpower.

Can you elaborate more on this? Would love to understand how writing things down have been beneficial to you.

Re: Ask HN: Smallest/simplest change possible with maximum benefits

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Post by p0d » Sun, Mar 07, 2021, 11:06 AM UTC

Walking 2k a day, eating less bread, milk and butter.

Re: Ask HN: Smallest/simplest change possible with maximum benefits

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Post by Graffur » Mon, Mar 08, 2021, 4:39 PM UTC

miguendes wrote: post #14

Graffur wrote: post #5

I'm 30 now and my best small changes were: * Walk more - Getting a Fitbit motivated me a lot * Sleep better - educate yourself about sleep * Write things down - I refer to this as a superpower.

> * Write things down - I refer to this as a superpower. Can you elaborate more on this? Would love to understand how writing things down have been beneficial to you.

Sure. Here's some benefits:

* It helps with memory a lot. Writing something down will help you recall it later.

* It reduces stress - you'll know you have the information you need written down.

* It helps keep you organised.

* It makes you prepared. When I go to meetings, I often find other people are not prepared.

* It improves your writing

* It helps you think