LPT: Don’t worry about becoming older. Worry about becoming unhealthier.

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You can control one, but not the other.

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  3. One_Arm4148 Avatar

    So true, wise words.

  4. DarkDog81 Avatar

    This is some profound shit. Definitely take care of your health and flexibility. Go see a doctor for that twitch/pull/pain/rash(?). These thing add up over the years and before you know it you are in stage 2 Shit Falling Apart (SFA).

  5. PrestigiousWheel8657 Avatar

    I’m worried about both

  6. seraph741 Avatar

    Extremely wise. I constantly see people complaining about the aches and pains of “old” age (often meaning when they turn 35 or so). I’m a few years past that and still haven’t encountered these constant pains. I feel great. In fact, I’m probably healthier and feel better now than when I was in my late 20s and early 30s. I’d say most of it has to do with just maintaining a healthy weight. Old age doesn’t have to mean failing body.

  7. CpuJunky Avatar

    Very true, take an award. Everything is fine until it’s not. Delay the not. The impacts from unhealthy habits grow exponentially.

  8. ikindalold Avatar

    I can worry about both thank you very much

  9. Raistar- Avatar

    You may have hundreds of problems in your life until u have a health problem, then you only have one.

  10. AnnaSoprano Avatar

    I needed to hear this. Thank you

  11. StragglingShadow Avatar

    I’m 28 and have decided my goal is to be a muscle mommy by 30 because 30s-40s is peak muscle mommy age

  12. blackkatanas Avatar

    When I hit 40, I realized that the habits I make now will determine how healthy I am at 60. I decided I wanted to be one of those guys of whom people say, “Wow, he’s already sixty?!” and not “Yikes, he’s only sixty?”Quit drinking, started a handful of supplements (fiber, omega 3s), and, most importantly, started a daily gym routine of strength training and yoga and cardio on off days. I’m in shape and I’ve never been healthier or felt better in my body, and the other day my friend who I hadn’t seen in half a year asked me, “how are you de-aging?!” So something’s working!

  13. whatarechinchillas Avatar

    This is awesome bro. I’ve had to make some massive lifestyle adjustments recently because of an autoimmune diagnosis. I was already regularly lifting but my diet wasn’t the best. I’m trying a low fat high carb/protein diet now, walking more, stopped smoking, replaced coffee with tea, etc. and I honestly feel fuckin unstoppable right now. Like I feel healthier than before my diagnosis?? WHY DIDN’T I DO THIS SOONER!!!!

  14. madkins007 Avatar

    67 year old fat guy who really wishes he would have dealt with more of my health issues when younger. Poor insurance was a common excuse I used.

    Besides obesity- so-so teeth and vision, saving joints, high blood pressure, diabetes, a-fib, skin issues, and so much more.

    Weight is obviously the biggest one and I only played at dealing with it for decades. Shoulda seen a bariatric specialist long ago.

    Keeping a simple chart and having a few basic tools will help. Check and chart your weight, BP, pulse, temp, sleep, etc. Add glucose levels if diabetic, etc. At the same time, make notes of observations- are you experiencing tinitus? Is it getting worse? Is the vision in one of your eyes getting weird? Dizzy spells? Numbness somewhere? Weird mole or skin things?

    See you main doc at least once a year if anything is worrying you. Bring notes and your charts with you. Cost is an issue? Most communities have some sorts of clinics that can help with a lot of things.

    Everyone has excuses. I certainly did. But dang it- lots of us treat our cars or pets so much better than we do ourselves! We’re can do better!

    (Edited for a couple typos)

  15. Sipikay Avatar

    Stop drinking. Stop smoking. Stop vaping. Wear sunscreen every day, even when it’s overcast. Drink lots of water. Eat a salad every day. Eat less meat. Try to cut out red and cured meats. Maintain a high fiber diet. Build and act on a long-term focused financial plan, work to reduce debt to zero. Stress ages you and financial stress is a health issue. Stretch every day. Walk every day. Reduce time spent sitting. Build hobbies that keep you active. Travel and explore new cultures whenever there is opportunity to do so. Read. Get regular sleep.

    EDIT: BRUSH YOUR TEETH AND FLOSS! Mouth health is directly linked to the entire health of your body! Get vaccinated! Wash your hands!

  16. Luke_Cocksucker Avatar

    Also, just an add on, worry about being old, sick and POOR. This is the trifecta of bad times.

  17. Soliusthesun Avatar

    Try to eat healthy and work out, that’s my plan. Must be working because I look better than a good bit of the other 38 year olds I’ve met.

  18. xxgetrektxx2 Avatar

    This is stupid. Health mostly comes down to genetics – your lifestyle choices can increase or decrease your chances of being healthy when you’re older but ultimately it’s still mostly out of your control. My mother took excellent care of herself and still died of cancer at 50.

  19. VengefulAncient Avatar

    Becoming older is automatically becoming unhealthier, genius. And don’t give me “but you can exercise” crap. Cancer doesn’t care, and I’ve seen incredibly fit and healthy people die to it.

  20. Kind_Culture5483 Avatar

    How bout not worry too much at all

  21. Serg_Molotov Avatar

    100%. Worst thing I ever did was let.me fitness slip.

  22. poloscraft Avatar

    My goal is to live as unhealthily as I can, so I pass away before 30

  23. 620five Avatar

    Why you say fuck me for?

  24. Annual-Gas-3485 Avatar

    Sleep well, stay hydrated, keep your gums clean, Wear sunscreen out, Pfas filter for your tap water, proper air purification at home if in a polluted city, eat healthy, stay in shape.

  25. Partridge_Pear_Tree Avatar

    I’m 39 and I’m am discovering that. I have plantar fascitis in both my feet and I’m in perimenopause. So my feet chronically hurt and I’m constantly fatigued and feel dumb because of brain fog.

    I still feel lucky though. I do cancer diagnostics and I could have that. I’ll take achy feet and feeling tired over that any day.

  26. wandrlusty Avatar

    Exactly! Wrinkles and gray hair isn’t ideal, but are comparatively unimportant compared to good musculature and functional fitness.

  27. lookglen Avatar

    Health is a halo only the sick can see

  28. PositionStill9156 Avatar

    Good health is the ultimate profit..
    Happiness is the ultimate wealth..
    -Lord Buddha

  29. Traditional-Meat-549 Avatar

    Well, yes and no. I know incredibly healthy people that grew old, until they weren’t. Live your life. Length of life doesn’t equal quality.

  30. unctuous_equine Avatar

    Ok, am worried. Thanks for the LPT op!

  31. Ok-Chapter-2071 Avatar

    Sometimes you can’t control your health.

  32. w33dcup Avatar

    It’s easier to stay healthy than get healthy.

  33. JoeBuyer Avatar

    Yeah I think this is very good advice.

  34. HMJebus Avatar

    Your health IS your wealth.

  35. i_am_Jarod Avatar

    Am nurse, can confirm. So, so scary.

  36. Gratitude15 Avatar

    80% driver of health is found in the kitchen

    20% everywhere else

    Fyi

  37. ysustistixitxtkxkycy Avatar

    In the same vein, plan your life. Draw a line from 0 to 100 and build curves on top of it for your health and fitness, your attractiveness, your energy, your demands and your finances. Really helps to put things into perspective, and it’ll prevent a lot of the “I should have done this sooner, now it’s too late” regrets.

  38. nturdy Avatar

    I thought you will eventually become unhealthier when you get older

  39. PDZef Avatar

    In the words of Bob Marley, don’t worry about a thing, cuz every little thing is gonna be alright.

  40. aricaliv Avatar

    I didn’t expect “older” to mean in my twenties. I have friends with health issues starting in their twenties too :/

    Got a great early start when I got food poisoning at 19 and the hospital I went to destroyed my gut with antibiotics through IV and pills that no amount of yogurt could balance out apparently.

    Idk why people my age get into drinking and drugs, ill save that for when I’m more crippled and need that shit to get through the day 😂

  41. No_Hunter857 Avatar

    Totally agree! It’s like, shifting focus from the inevitable to what we can influence makes a world of difference. I know people who are way past 50 and they can run circles around younger folks because they’ve kept up with their fitness and health. The thing is, your body needs care, and when you show it some love, it’s amazing how resilient it can be. My parents are like that—they’re always out hiking or biking, and they’ve way more energy than me sometimes. Watching them made me realize that staying active is key. They made it such a regular part of their life that it’s not a chore, just fun. It’s something we should all think about adding to our lives, you know? Like getting into healthier food, too, because I can’t tell you how much better you feel dropping junk. So maybe instead of worrying about the next birthday, just figure out those little lifestyle tweaks that add up in the long run…

  42. DyingToBeBorn Avatar

    Healthspan not lifespan. 

  43. hoponbop Avatar

    And if a health issue out of your control hits you take a moment to digest it then hit back as healthfully and actively as you can. I lost an unbelievable amount of strength and vitality in the few weeks I was hospitalized after my cancer diagnosis. I went to the hospital for a Pet scan thinking I was going back to work. 2 weeks later I was needing assistance getting out of bed. The staff was focused on keeping me alive(near kidney failure) but I wish they had pushed me to move as much as possible.

  44. dlynne5 Avatar

    You are right to an extent , when I go to the doc for my yearly checkup I see people younger than me almost incapacitated from lifestyle choices.
    As a 64 year old I can tell you that although by no means perfect , I’ve always exercised and ate mostly right and no smoking . I didn’t put on excess poundage (almost 40) until my 50’s. That 10 lbs I always gained and loss just kept coming on without leaving.
    But I digress , even if I was still at my normal weight , aging is what caused my cartilage to start going and bone spurs to form in my shoulder. To get swimmers elbow because my zen of swimming 4-5 days a week gave me a repetitive motion injury. I’m sitting here pissed off my shoulder never stops hurting now and the only option is a surgery I’m not ready for lol. So yes take care of yourself but nobody escapes the fun little things that aging will pull on you whether you’re ready or not . Can you tell I’m a little pissed off about this lol .

  45. garyclarke0 Avatar

    Being healthy is far more important.

  46. Palmajr Avatar

    Used to drink everyday until one day my heart started to hurt whenever I drank.

    Completely stopped drinking since, did not look back once.

    It’s easy to have no fear of death until it comes knocking at your door.

  47. anomalous_cowherd Avatar

    “Old age comes quicker to those who sit and wait for it.”

  48. GagOnMacaque Avatar

    Or don’t give a shit about either.

  49. snarfarlarkus Avatar

    Beautiful. Thank you

  50. fastates Avatar

    I’ve made good health decisions almost my whole life. It is now paying off in my 60s. But I need to add something chilling: develop fortitude as much as you can, & perseverance. You can be the healthiest 60 year old on earth, but one day wake up with a genetic condition that fucks your life up to hell & back like I did, totally blindsided. There will come dark truths on a Bingo card you didn’t know you even kept. Sure, that I took care of myself all those decades makes this easier to bear. It’s still a punch to the gut. You never know. So develop mental strength along with eating your Kale.

  51. mw18582 Avatar

    But don’t worry too much either! 😁

  52. Tonikupe Avatar

    wouldnt worrying about getting unhealthier make you un healthier? maybe try to eliminate or minimize your worries through bettering your health

  53. floatingby2day Avatar

    Can’t control either. Good idea but not true.

    I am 30f. I eat healthy, exercise frequently, i have an amazing work life balance, and know how to de-stress and relax. I don’t drink, don’t smoke, and only indulge occasionally in sweets. I rarely get sick and when I do, usually was only down for a day or two.

    However, I also developed health problems out of no where shortly after my 29th birthday. My body no longer regulates my heart rate, blood pressure, sugar levels, digestion, sleep cycles or water absorption. One issue can effect the other today but not tomorrow. It is completely unpredictable for me. Doctors are unsure of my triggers or the inital cause but think I may have a Dysfunctional Vagus Nerve.

    Telling people they can control their health isn’t true. I did everything right. And now I struggle to have enough energy to do basic survival tasks some days.

    EDIT: Better advice would be to live well. Enjoy the things you can while you can.

  54. kitttxn Avatar

    Health is wealth! When I started working out to become stronger and not skinnier, my whole outlook changed. I was really overweight, lost 30 pounds since my heaviest last August and my family says I look like I lost half of my old heavier self.

    Still got a ways to go but it feels nice to look and feel strong and not feel like crap all the time.

  55. ShrimpSherbet Avatar

    Why can’t I worry about both

  56. JamesEconomy52 Avatar

    Problems will continue to arise! Live in the present and enjoy your comfortable and healthy life

  57. 154B3LL4 Avatar

    Sleep well, stay hydrated, keep your gums clean, Wear sunscreen out, Pfas filter for your tap water, proper air purification at home if in a polluted city, eat healthy, stay in shape.

  58. G-T-R-F-R-E-A-K-1-7 Avatar

    Nailed it! Aging isn’t about time but about weathering through being unhealthy