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My life right now is somewhat related. I'm getting old (52) and do physical work. I really can't complain too much, because my body is in pretty good shape for 30 years of this stuff. But with age my body really doesn't recover as good as it used to, evenings and weekends just don't cut it anymore. Work slows down in the winter and I really became aware of what it felt like to be rested, which it seems I hadn't been getting to for a while.

Anyway, I started taking supplements to help out and hopefully get me to retirement. I'm still working it all out but I'm taking creatine and added protein, bought some whey but will be switching to a combination of pea and rice protein. Also taking fish oil and a post work recovery that has BCAAs and glutamine. And lastly, started taking a half dose of a sleep gummy with a small amount of melanin and the ingredient in tea that prevents caffeine from giving the jitters, enough to turn so so sleep into a good sleep.

Its still early days and I guess it takes a bit for things to click in but so far I do notice a difference. However, so far I've just ended up working harder and still hit my limit wearing myself out😒 , going to work on better balance there. Like I said, I haven't settled in on a complete mix yet, but it seems like it will cost me somewhere between $50 and $70 a month. Its a bit steep, but I work for myself so the more productive I am, the more I make, so it should pay for itself plus.

I'm also adding a 5 minute stretching routine for my low back and hopefully get cold showers back in the mix for reduced inflammation.

Superb news @Kotishka. I had a very healthy and sporty phase so know the benefits 500%! Keep it up champ!
Re the sports, walking is certainly excellent and the most underappreciated sport. As for the rest, I'm sure you'll stumble upon something that inspires you. There are no good and bad sports. Just ones we find enough satisfaction and joy to do long-term and ones we don't.

Everything is working quite well. The formula of long walks, intermittent fasting (two meals and no (or light) dinner) and dieting is working pretty well. I am sticking to turkey for meat, sometimes chicken.

I have revisited the plant healing thread and was watching Joe Rogan's interview of Michael Pollen and pretty good advice and information there. I after entered the plant-based diet rabbit hole.

On a small note, thank goodness I'm not that into coffee. I sometimes drink one cup of black tea in the morning and then stick to rooibos or an infusion (infusión in Spanish, maybe I translated this word wrong).

About pushups, pullups, dips... Meh. Still lazy about that. I am trying to get my 10minute Qi Gong routine going first. I usually do it after my morning zazen. I find it more fun. I was considering on "rucking" but the equipment is quite pricey. I'm on a "don't buy anymore stuff, get rid of stuff you don't need" phase and I found this as another trap that would make this endeavour even harder.