{"id":250361,"date":"2020-07-09T05:25:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T12:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=250361"},"modified":"2020-07-09T05:55:54","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T12:55:54","slug":"how-to-improve-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/09\/how-to-improve-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve, do, and create truly extraordinary <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/02\/attempt-the-epic\/\">epic<\/a> things, you must have <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/08\/how-to-become-hyper-human\/\">hyper health<\/a> and apex health. How to do this? Some of my thoughts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apex health: the top summit of health <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/ENRI6FSn?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/08\/in-praise-of-pistol-one-legged-squats\/\">Pistol squats <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us not be fooled. True health is <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/06\/apex-male-masculinity\/\">masculine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/04\/how-to-become-strong\/\">strong<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/muscle\/\">muscular<\/a>. It is not feeble, fat, flabby, and weak. Both physical strength and mental strength. <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/05\/mental-health-is-physiological-health\/\">Physiological health<\/a>. Hard and strong muscles, and big muscles. Low body <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/05\/how-to-lose-fat\/\">fat<\/a> percentage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/XHQ3fFia?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus the first step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Become physically stronger, and more physically muscular.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also lose body fat. Easiest way and simplest way to lose <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/05\/how-to-lose-fat\/\">body fat<\/a> is through <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/08\/intermittent-fasting-tips\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a> (no breakfast and lunch, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/28\/why-i-dont-eat-breakfast-or-lunch-in-praise-of-one-huge-dinner-meal-a-day\/\">one huge meal a day<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/sEhctuec?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t eat food or consume liquids that don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t accord well with you <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is highly personal and subjective to you, but for myself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No alcohol <\/li><li>No weed<\/li><li>No drugs (no cocaine, mushrooms, LSD, psychedelic, etc)\u00e2\u20ac\u201d only drug I consume is black coffee<\/li><li>No sugar <\/li><li>No starch <\/li><li>No carbs <\/li><li>No fruit<\/li><li>No dairy (I cannot process it \u00e2\u20ac\u201d I get huge stomach aches and fart a lot)\u00e2\u20ac\u201d cheese, milk, butter, etc.<\/li><li>No beans or legumes (farting problem)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/sJVphiEe?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>Pork ribs and sauerkraut <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So what <em>DO<\/em> I actually eat then?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple. Lots of fatty cuts of meat, and bitter greens and herbs (kale, collard greens), and fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/WXlMGOqU?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>Steak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lots of walking outdoors <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/640bAxck?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/08\/the-kaizen-approach-to-life\/\">Kaizen approach to life<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lots of walking outdoors, in green spaces is critical for health. Physical and <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/05\/mental-health-is-physiological-health\/\">mental health<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/UYvocV4b?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/08\/entrepreneurship-is-best-during-uncertain-times\/\">Entrepreneurship Is Best During Uncertain Times<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best piece of advice I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d give you to become maximally healthy and happy in life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Live in such a manner where you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need to own a car (car-free lifestyle), and in which you can walk everywhere, all the time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/5NjShpFL?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/08\/powerlifting-style-workouts-at-the-park\/\">Rock powerlifting park<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detox for a day or two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/SoW1TA3N?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple idea and regimen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>For a day or two, detox. Walk a lot outdoors. Lots of green spaces and fresh air. No phone. No devices or music or podcasts. No stimulants, uppers or downers. Fast during the day and break your fast with lots of meat and bitter greens. And sleep a lot. Try to get into bed when the sun sets, and see what happens.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/health\/\">Health is the Ultimate Wealth<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" data-attachment-id=\"223460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/eric-kim-muscle-flex-00026-resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-muscle-flex-00026-resized-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"side face selfie ERIC KIM muscle flex 00026-resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-muscle-flex-00026-resized-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-muscle-flex-00026-resized-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"side face selfie ERIC KIM muscle flex 00026-resized\" class=\"wp-image-223460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-muscle-flex-00026-resized-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-muscle-flex-00026-resized-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-muscle-flex-00026-resized-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-muscle-flex-00026-resized-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-muscle-flex-00026-resized-scaled.jpg?resize=720%2C450&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/05\/biological-health-and-happiness\/\">Biological Health and Happiness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/SRVx6ETg?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/05\/biological-health-and-happiness\/\">Biological Health and Happiness<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/05\/health-is-king\/\">Health is King<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/15\/health-is-wealth\/\">Health is Wealth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/15\/digestion\/\">Digestion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/12\/the-art-of-health\/\">The Art of Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/12\/what-if-mood-originates-in-the-stomach-and-gut\/\">What if Mood Originates in the Stomach and Gut? Digestion Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/07\/my-workout-fitness-powerlifting-philosophy-method-and-thoughts-beautify-your-own-body\/\">MY WORKOUT, FITNESS, POWERLIFTING PHILOSOPHY, METHOD, AND THOUGHTS: BEAUTIFY YOUR OWN BODY<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/19\/how-to-grow-your-muscles\/\">How to Grow Your Muscles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/20\/overweight-vs-overfat\/\">Overweight vs Overfat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/15\/how-to-add-muscle-and-subtract-fat-at-the-same-time\/\">How to Add Muscle and Subtract Fat at the Same Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Become the best version of you<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/05\/metabolism\/\">Metabolism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/05\/diet-health-and-fitness-for-photographers\/amp\/\">Diet, Health, and Fitness for Photographers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/my-experiences-eating-only-one-meal-a-day\/\">My Experience Eating Only One Meal a Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/01\/how-to-get-cut\/amp\/\">How to Get Cut.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To achieve, do, and create truly extraordinary epic things, you must have hyper health and apex health. 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