Ask HN: How do you stay (somewhat) healthy?

I make an active decision to (most of the time) eat good food, and to not eat bad food. I drink mostly water and try to exercise a few times a week. Easy on the coffee, almost no energy drinks.

honestly?:

- eat crap one day, eat healthy other.

- don't own a car/walk and take the stairs rather than lift.

- avoid public transport (where possible).

- work hard.

- get a good full 4 to 9 hours sleep per night.

- do some light weights every other day (or when bothered).

- drink lots of juices and waters and avoid fizzy drinks.

- alternate drinking beer and shorts without mixers.

Learn to be comfortable eating while walking, spend your lunch time walking around exploring and observing... This happens to be good for the mind as well

One of the most fun active sports that I have played in a long time is racquetball. Very physical and very fun. Get a standing game going every week with some friends and you will notice your cardio benefits quickly. I also have a blast doing it because there is so much action going on that you don't have any time to think about breaking the build or anything else really.

I will also second the rock climbing gym as a fun exercise too. While it is physically demanding it takes longer to get physically drained so that could be a consideration. (3 hours vs. 1 - 1.5 hours for racquetball).

Jogging in place, 3-4 hours a week, 15-45 minutes per session

It doesn't have to involve jogging pants and running shoes -- you may do it barefooted and pajamas in the bedroom, before dinner.