If you've significantly improved your health, how did you do it?

My top tips for being a bit above average in terms of health, illness avoidance, and fitness, from someone who was once unhealthy and unfit. \- Move passively every single day. Walk to the shop or work, take the stairs, move around as much as you can. Sedentary life is a breeding ground for things going wrong. \- As well as the above, exercise with \*intent\* (i.e I am doing this for the physical benefits alone) 3 times a week for 30-60(or more!) at a time. Doesn't have to be running, lifting, or something you don't enjoy - it takes time to find something that you can stick at. I like running, cycling, bouldering, and doing some basic weights but it can be anything really. Dancing or karate or whatever. simply put: it makes your body work better in every facet. \- Spend time outside every day. Invigorates the spirit and boosts mood. \- Eat home-cooked food with whole foods and vegetables, as well as protein with as many meals as possible. You don't have to do 1g/lb bodyweight or whatever, just a source of protein often. \- Drink more water & keep hydrated. \- Sleep 7-8 hours a night. (This is the hardest thing for me and always has been. I often struggle getting to sleep, or if not that then I wake up super early and struggle to get back to sleep. I at least get 6 hours as a baseline though.) \- Don't drink too much alcohol. Ideally just on special occasions. I suppose extra-ideally you shouldn't drink at all, but I have no intention of stopping drinking entirely. However I do recognise I did used to drink too often. \- Caveat: Don't turn neurotic about any of this. Consistency is important, perfection is not. It's fine to have a pizza or a lazy day or a pub night every so often, but don't make a habit of it, and try and follow the above in between times. You'll feel great within a couple months.