I am not a doctor and have no formal medical education so take the following for what its worth.
- The average person walks about 3 miles per day. Most jobs require some walking and getting up. So if you are not walking at least 3 miles per day then you are getting less exercise then the average person. Before the trading day starts, always walk/jog/run at least 3 miles and then when it ends go for another 1-2 miles. Throw in some pushups, situps, knee bends, jumping jacks, and wall sits and you have a more comprehensive workout.
- You should drink 13 cups of water per day per the Institute of Medicine. Start out the day drinking 2 16 oz "red cups" of water just as you get up. Then drink 1 16 oz cup at lunch and dinner. Everytime you urinate, down another 16 oz cup and then one right before bed. Keep a big gallon jug at your desk with the red cup.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/nu00283
- Never "hold it". Go to the bathroom when your body says it wants to go. Drinking so much water will probably make you head for the toilet over 3 times a day, but this isnt a bad thing. You are helping your body get rid of waste by going frequently and keep chemical balances.
- Have at least 2 cups of coffee per day. Lots of literature on the health effects of coffee.
- Avoid eating out. Anything thats sold at a restaurant is going to be bad for you.
- Avoid sodium and sugar heavy foods. Soda is out. 1 slice of pizza contains over 50% of your sodium needs for the day. Watch those labels carefully when you go shopping.
- When you finally eat, go with small meals and only eat until your hunger is satisfied. Never fill yourself up.
- Keep your weight in check. These tables will seem impossible for some, but if you get your weight down to whats in these tables then you have won half the battle.
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm
- Never think negatively. Do not get mad. Always think of the positive even if its a bad situation. Getting mad only raises blood pressure and causes you to gain weight (and lose hair). Steer towards the bright side...
- Always crack open a window when sitting in a room. Radon still exists everywhere. You never know whats in the air you breath inside these buildings.
- Always go for the harder option. Do not take the elevator, but the stairs. Do not ever let yourself sit for long periods of time. Stand up, do exercises in place like twists. Just sitting there doing nothing is bad.
- Only drink a maximum of 2 drinks in any setting.
- You are overweight if when you look down you cant see your dick...if you have a double chin in a picture taken of you...if you can pinch something on your belly. You shouldnt be able to grab onto anything when you touch your belly.
- Exercises that can easily be done at a desk- Pushups, twists, situps, jumping up and down etc. You look weird at first, but people get used to it after a while...
- The average person walks about 3 miles per day. Most jobs require some walking and getting up. So if you are not walking at least 3 miles per day then you are getting less exercise then the average person. Before the trading day starts, always walk/jog/run at least 3 miles and then when it ends go for another 1-2 miles. Throw in some pushups, situps, knee bends, jumping jacks, and wall sits and you have a more comprehensive workout.
- You should drink 13 cups of water per day per the Institute of Medicine. Start out the day drinking 2 16 oz "red cups" of water just as you get up. Then drink 1 16 oz cup at lunch and dinner. Everytime you urinate, down another 16 oz cup and then one right before bed. Keep a big gallon jug at your desk with the red cup.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/nu00283
- Never "hold it". Go to the bathroom when your body says it wants to go. Drinking so much water will probably make you head for the toilet over 3 times a day, but this isnt a bad thing. You are helping your body get rid of waste by going frequently and keep chemical balances.
- Have at least 2 cups of coffee per day. Lots of literature on the health effects of coffee.
- Avoid eating out. Anything thats sold at a restaurant is going to be bad for you.
- Avoid sodium and sugar heavy foods. Soda is out. 1 slice of pizza contains over 50% of your sodium needs for the day. Watch those labels carefully when you go shopping.
- When you finally eat, go with small meals and only eat until your hunger is satisfied. Never fill yourself up.
- Keep your weight in check. These tables will seem impossible for some, but if you get your weight down to whats in these tables then you have won half the battle.
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm
- Never think negatively. Do not get mad. Always think of the positive even if its a bad situation. Getting mad only raises blood pressure and causes you to gain weight (and lose hair). Steer towards the bright side...
- Always crack open a window when sitting in a room. Radon still exists everywhere. You never know whats in the air you breath inside these buildings.
- Always go for the harder option. Do not take the elevator, but the stairs. Do not ever let yourself sit for long periods of time. Stand up, do exercises in place like twists. Just sitting there doing nothing is bad.
- Only drink a maximum of 2 drinks in any setting.
- You are overweight if when you look down you cant see your dick...if you have a double chin in a picture taken of you...if you can pinch something on your belly. You shouldnt be able to grab onto anything when you touch your belly.
- Exercises that can easily be done at a desk- Pushups, twists, situps, jumping up and down etc. You look weird at first, but people get used to it after a while...
