Is it just me, or... (Men's Health Week)

Adrian_Scope
Adrian_Scope Posts: 14,626 Online Community Programme Lead
in Everyday life

So, apparently it's Men's Health Week (15th June - 21st June) so I thought I'd look at simple, no nonsense things we can do to improve our health over the week.

Don't worry. We're not doing some ludicrous and unrealistic 'let's run a marathon' by the end of the week thing. This morning my left arm is giving me some serious grief so I doubt I could even shovel a doughnut into my face, let alone go to the gym!

Instead, I'm going to ask you: what's one very small and manageable thing you could try doing for your health this week?

Note: I'm counting things like actually drinking water versus chugging back 4 or 5 coffees.

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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 14,626 Online Community Programme Lead

    I'm making a concerted effort to open all the curtains today, rather than sitting in the dark. Bit of a bare minimum win but I'll take it!

  • Holly_Alumni
    Holly_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 6,534 Championing

    I'm making sure that my smart watch is fully charged and aiming to get my steps in each day this week. Also drink plenty of water as I always feel much more energised the following day. 😊

  • Mr_Shoes_Tied
    Mr_Shoes_Tied Community Member Posts: 157 Empowering

    Honestly I should get outside more, I think it would do me the world of good. But it isn't an option right now.

    I've considered getting a treadmill just to keep me more active

  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 14,626 Online Community Programme Lead
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1132065#Comment_1132065

    A walking pad can be a good investment, but any sort of movement, even inside, can be a really positive step. Just setting yourself a reminder to stand up at least once an hour can help.

  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,998 Cerebral Palsy Network
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1132074#Comment_1132074

    I have to remind myself to stand once every hour.

  • CuriousToaster
    CuriousToaster Scope Member Posts: 8 Connected

    I'm going to go and visit my family dogs as that always helps ground me with my Autism.

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