@joshfraseryoung
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@joshfraseryoung We spend so much time worrying about what's wrong. But there are signs things are very much going well 1. You can put your sock on standing up. Without holding anything. Sounds basic. But. Single leg balance is one of the strongest predictors of longevity. A 2022 study found people who couldn't do this had double the risk of dying within 10 years. 2. You wake up before your alarm. Annoying — but it means your circadian rhythm is regulated and your body clocked the sleep it needed. No alarm required. 3. You can hold a deep, flat-footed squat. Not a gym squat. A resting squat. If you can do it without your heels lifting, your hip mobility, ankle mobility and posterior chain are in good shape. 4. You get hungry at regular times. Not peckish. Actually hungry. Consistent hunger signals mean your metabolism and hunger hormones are well regulated. Simple but powerful. 5. You can get up from the floor without using your hands Try it, without using your hands, knees, or furniture. It requires strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and power all at once. Studies show that people who can do this tend to live longer than those who can't. 6. You pass gas regularly. Embarrassing? Maybe. But passing gas up to 25 times a day is completely normal and a sign your gut microbiome is active and your digestion is doing its job. If you're not passing gas at all — that's actually the concern. 7. You breathe through your nose at rest. Without thinking about it. Mouth breathing at rest is linked to poor sleep and higher stress responses. If nasal breathing feels natural, your respiratory health is in a good place. 8. You forget about your body for most of the day. No nagging pain. No bloating. No fog, no back issues. When your body is healthy, it runs silently in the background. The absence of noise is the signal. 9. You sweat early when you exercise. People assume this means you're unfit. It's the opposite. Early sweating means your thermoregulation is sharp. 10. You have a firm grip! - Grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of health, disability, and even development of dementia! It reflects neurological function, cardiovascular health and how well you're aging. If you needed to hear this maybe this account is for you.
