Issue #98 ·
Life Is Short: Making Time for Health as a New Parent
🛟 Appreciating your life, cooking and eating together, knowing when to push and when to relax
Hello friends,
Having a one-year-old daughter has shown me just how quickly time moves.
I like to say that the days feel long, but the months and years zip by.
But I'm not anxious about it. Instead,
I find myself fully present in each small victory, each quiet cuddle, each burst of laughter.
Because time does move fast.
This week in building health 👇
Eliminating What Doesn't Matter
One of the gifts of parenthood for me is quickly learning how to identify what I want to focus on.
100% I want to be as present as possible to my daughter and my wife. Combined with doing work I love, that leave me with precious little time for liesure.
And in a funny way it’s helped me exercise more.
Because when I have that leisure time, and I’m faced with the question of what I want to do with it— I go straight to exercise (because it makes me happy). Plus it aligns with my goals for being as healthy as I can be for as long as I can.
Investing in What Truly Counts
And I've found that my health and fitness aren't just about me anymore.
I want to have the energy to keep up with my daughter, to be present and active in her life.
Your health is the foundation that allows you to enjoy everything else. Instead of getting caught up in temporary fixes or trendy workouts, focus on sustainable habits:
Regular movement you genuinely enjoy
Nutritious food that fuels your body
Quality sleep that rejuvenates you
Mental health practices that keep you balanced
The time to start is now, but that doesn't mean you need to overhaul your entire life at once.
For me, it started with simple changes - taking my daughter for walks in her stroller, preparing healthier meals we can share together, and being more mindful of how I spend our time together.
These small steps add up to create a healthier, more present life.
What's one small step you're going to take today?
My favorite health things for the week
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Vinegar and Blood Sugar: Reducing Glucose Spikes
14 minutes | Peter Palmieri, MD
File this one under “health hacks.”
The article delves into scientific studies, personal experiments, and the potential health benefits of incorporating vinegar into our meals.
To be clear - vinegar isn't some magic pill for blood sugar control.
But it's another reminder that eating a variety of foods, including those with some acidity like vinegar, tends to be better for our blood sugar than going straight for something sweet.
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Cooking and Eating Together: Key Ingredients for Wellbeing?
14 minutes | Andrew Dugan
In some cultures eating together is an important- so how about extending that to meal prep too?
Not that you need a study to know how good it is for your wellbeing.
So here’s another reminder to do some of the things that you can’t always quantify, but will definitely help you feel healthier and happier.
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How hard should I push?
14 minutes | Dan Shipper
It’s always a trick to find the balance between good stress and bad stress.
This piece breaks down how stress impacts our bodies and offers practical strategies to manage it, such as increasing control and predictability, finding outlets for frustration, and building social support.
Until next time
Have a Healthy Weekend