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What are the things/habits you've given up in pursuit of a simpler life that led to a cascade of improvements? (lemmy.ml)

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For me, it started with not buying junk food at the grocery store. I knew it was bad for me for so many reasons and decided it was time. After a few initial cravings, I didn't miss it at all.

This led directly to a reduced salt and sugar tolerance. Fast food and frozen meals I once enjoyed were now so salty or sweet, so I started cooking more at home.

Finally, this amplified the taste of fruits and vegetables and I gravitated away from other less healthy choices.

Now a few years later, I've saved a tonne of money, feel less tired, my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are better, and my complexion is clearer.

Did you make any smaller choices that led to a chain of improvements in your lives on your simple living journeys that we should consider?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 17 hours ago

I quit drinking. I wasn't an alcoholic or anything, but I was drinking regularly. Quitting has saved money on my grocery bill, made going out cheaper, made me healthier, and enabled me to remember every fun night with my friends with perfect clarity.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

I agreed to sub for a friend's soccer team despite having not played for a decade or so.

Fast forward a decade: I captain a team, play on two others, have made a boatload of awesome friends and am in better shape than I've ever been (which is a weird thing to say as an almost 40 year old.)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

Nice! I'm still working on that one.

For me, it was deciding that water is my primary beverage and all others are rare treats or supplements. I only use water to address thirst specifically. If I need electrolytes for some reason, I just use hydration salts. I feel a lot better and it saves a bit of money. The dental hygiene aspect is a plus, too. I file caffeinated drinks under supplements and save them for an emergency boost when I need it.