Current Thoughts: Don’t Chase 1% if You Don’t Have 99%
ThingsShould you worry about microplastics? Is red light therapy helpful for your skin? Are blue light blocking glasses worth it? Sure. The answer to all of these is yes — but only slightly.
These are what I call “1%ers.” Helpful? Yes. Game-changing? Not even close.
Health and fitness isn’t about chasing marginal gains while ignoring the obvious. The 1%ers make people feel like they’re doing something — mostly because they’re easy, trendy, and require little discomfort. But let’s be clear: they don’t undo poor sleep, poor nutrition, or a sedentary lifestyle.
If your health was a scale, 1%ers barely make it wobble. The 99% is what actually moves it:
- Strength train at least twice a week
- Do regular cardio that raises your heart rate and respiratory rate
- Eat whole foods, limit processed foods, and prioritize protein
- Sleep consistently — in both quality and quantity
- Take care of your mind
Dial in the 99% first. Then sprinkle on the rest — but don’t get it backward. I like
| I’ve been using the Weddell Duo Shower Filter to cut down on chlorine and microplastics exposure in the water. If you’re going to worry about the little things, this one’s at least refreshing and practical. |
Things to check out
| Facing your own mortality isn’t morbid — it’s clarifying. In this episode of The Peter Attia Drive, Dr. BJ Miller (hospice and palliative care physician) and Bridget Sumser (end-of-life social worker) share profound lessons from decades of working with the dying. They unpack how early conversations around death can actually improve how we live — with more presence, honesty, and connection. |
Have a great week!
David
