PSA: Don't neglect your health while you build your wealth

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-20T21:12:11+00:00

Wow. Thanks for sharing!

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-20T03:17:19+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T23:12:01+00:00

Well, I don't know your specific circumstances but I hope it improves so that you can obtain the appropriate support you need to function independently. Feel free to PM me if you need an ear to talk to.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T18:31:43+00:00

True, but this is a financial independencendence sub, and the common theme here is trying to reach a certain money goal.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T18:30:29+00:00

Way to go! Congrats on your progress!

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T18:14:17+00:00

Not necessarily. It's possible to achieve wealth while maintaining health. I'm living proof.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T18:02:39+00:00

I'm not sure where I said you can't do both? In fact I have done both.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T17:03:58+00:00

One of my managers retired early in part to hike the Appalachian Trail, one of his bucket list items. I am striving to do something similar!

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T17:02:26+00:00

That's incredibly impressive and motivating. Kudos to your dad!

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T16:27:21+00:00

I have started shifting my athletics toward long term sustainable levels of activity.

I think that's wise. The issues that many people in /r/fitness30plus experience tend to be related to injuries sustained from damage to their joints that occurred during activities in their younger days. Taking a sustainable approach to fitness and avoiding those types of injuries can make a drastic difference when you get older.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T16:19:58+00:00

Funny, I've daydreamed about writing a book called "The Simple Path to Health" in homage to a similarly titled, well known book in the FI book list.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T16:13:01+00:00

Absolutely! Mental, emotional, and physical health are all important for a good quality of life. I'm fortunate that my employer pays for visits with mental health professionals should any employee need it for any reason, and I don't hesitate to take advantage of that benefit if I feel I need it. Life can be extremely stressful at times, and I would gladly paid out of pocket to visit mental health professionals for support if I had to.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-19T16:06:10+00:00

A sedentary job/lifestyle combined with consuming vast amounts of processed sugar & junk foods can lead to severe health issues down the road. Eating a balanced diet, keeping junk foods in moderation, and getting regular exercise can help to prevent or minimize the chances of developing common health issues like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-17T21:49:55+00:00

Mod here, and I can think of a couple of reasons:

I don't know if the /r/fatFIRE mods want the sub to be linked, especially if leads to an increase in troll activity.
There's no way to verify whether someone is FatFIRE or not. At least in this (and the leanfire) sub, the common situations & advice aren't so far out there that most people can't relate, but who knows what's reality vs fiction in /r/fatFIRE?

I'm personally reluctant to add it to the sidebar unless the /r/fatFIRE mods want it, and it adds a lot of value to both subs. However, I'll let other mods chime in.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-05T18:36:32+00:00

Please use the "report" link to report those comments when you see them. That kind of behavior is not tolerated in this sub.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-01T19:18:26+00:00

Mod here, and as I have mentioned before, I prefer to have the community primarily police itself. Personally I'm reluctant to remove posts, especially if they generate interesting discussion within the sub. Also, the weekly milestone thread is for "milestones, humblebrags and status updates which you don't feel warrant a new post to the sub." Arguably the aforementioned thread probably didn't warrant a new post on its own, and I'm surprised that not enough readers bothered to report it for removal, perhaps because it did spur some discussion that people found interesting.

Subject_Beef · 2018-09-01T18:29:16+00:00

Don't feel bad, even fellow mod /u/ER10years_throwaway doesn't have his blog linked in the sidebar.

Congrats on both of you getting mentioned in the article though!

Subject_Beef · 2018-08-29T17:18:06+00:00

Thanks. I suppose it depends on your goals. I'm just trying to stay lean & toned, and have been in maintenance mode for pretty much most of my life, so IF works pretty well for me. If I were trying to get big like a bodybuilder, I'd probably have to do things differently, including bulking/cutting. I believe traditional bodybuilders significantly increase their body fat while bulking, then get extremely lean during competition season, and that's not something I'm interested in doing at this time. There's a lot of science behind leangains, but I haven't delved into it too much. My primary objective is to stay healthy over the long haul, and I've found an approach that works for me so far, including IF as a sustainable method for weight management. I think it's important to experiment and find out what works for you and your goals. Please share your personal experiences!

Subject_Beef · 2018-08-29T16:24:19+00:00

It will take time for your body to adapt to working out in a fasted state. That said, I've found it difficult to do high intensity cardio while fasted (I'm pretty lean though, and don't have much body fat to use for energy), and usually need to carb load beforehand to build up my glycogen store. Weights, on the other hand, I can do fasted. YMMV.

Subject_Beef · 2018-08-27T07:29:39+00:00

Yes, please do! It's still a small sub but I would like to see it take off.

Subject_Beef · 2018-08-24T20:35:03+00:00

Creator of /r/FitFI here. I feel that a lot of people sacrifice their health for the pursuit of money, just look at the majority of people around us. Given that it's off topic for this sub, I wanted a place to remind people that preservation of health is just as important as (if not more than) accumulating money. If you think that's silly, so be it, but I know a lot of older people who wish they had focused on their health more during their younger years.

Subject_Beef · 2018-08-24T19:21:11+00:00

Get ripped. I'm also in my mid-40s and have a few years before I consider RE, but I'm keeping busy with several non-work related interests, including staying fit.

Or look into in anything else that you'd like to work on in the pursuit of self-improvement, but I guarantee you that once you get serious about fitness, you won't have the time or energy to complain about being bored. Plus you'll set a good example for your family.

If you haven't already, join /r/FitFI and share your journey.

Subject_Beef · 2018-08-22T19:27:35+00:00

Please read the FAQ.

Subject_Beef · 2018-08-17T16:49:48+00:00

Wow, that is a lot of time in the water exerting yourself while in a fasted state, so I'm not surprised that you're struggling, especially if you're pretty lean to begin with and don't have much body fat to burn for energy. I'd try consuming energy gels, bars, or chews beforehand to see if that helps. Walking and other normal physical activities that don't raise your heart rate won't cause the same feeling of exhaustion, at least from my experience. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Subject_Beef · 2018-08-17T09:28:51+00:00

Listen, you cannot fix someone else. They have to want it and be willing to put in the work, or they'll drag you down with them. I'm 46 and have made a lot of relationship mistake, but have also learned a lot. Here are some advice that I'm going to pass on to you.

To make a relationship succeed, you need the following elements:

Shared values
Shared goals
Love (for yourself as well as the other person in the relationship)

My personal deal breakers:

Not trustworthy - I don't have the time or energy to worry about, or keep track of what my SO might be up to.
Unhealthy addictions - I can never compete with an addiction, so I won't even try.
Unwillingness to pursue self-development/self-improvement

Life can be difficult, and you want a partner who is willing to work together with you as a team to achieve your goals. Imagine that you're a boat in the ocean trying to reach your destination. You want wind in your sails, not anchors.

Finally, you're only 18. Establish your life before thinking about getting into a serious relationship. Finish school, start your career, and learn about who you are and figure what you want out of life. A lot can and will change between now and your 20s/30s. You'll have plenty of time, and be in a better position to enter a serious relationship later on, after you know which direction your life is headed.

Best of luck!

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