Habits: an all too long list

A lifestyle is largely a collection of habits. I've modified mine occasionally over the years, as circumstances pushed and pulled; i.e. jobs and relationships came and went. My 'style' was little more than the habit of least resistance.

Big change now, with a focus on maintaining my health; ideally improving it. To achieve which I need to change my habits:

• drop unhealthy ones
• drinking too much alcohol
• drinking too much coffee (decaf is still coffee)
• eating too much fat, sugar, and starch
• swallowing before chewing
• snacking (especially so when my wife is ill)
• slouching at the computer
• build new healthy ones
• drink more tea; especially the green variety
• eat more fresh food, ideally organic
• eat more fruit and veg' (but beware the sugar load)
• exercise regularly
• aerobic - walking by preference
• strength - resistance training ideally
• flexibility
• socialise more
• have an interest other than computery stuff
• keep the house cleaner (less load on my immune system)
• brush my teeth properly, and use mouthwash
• savour food, even when it doesn't need chewing
• improve posture; especially when working
• take appropriate supplements regularly
• monitor my vitals regularly

Phew! I'll probably think of more as soon as I publish this.

It ain't gonna happen all at once.  A one-at-a-time approach seems sensible. Some will no doubt be harder to drop and adopt than others. Watch this space...