After 8 months, my posture resembles a question mark and meal timing is a myth. What non-negotiable health habits have veterans maintained through multiple bonus cycles? Looking for realistic strategies - not ‘just do CrossFit’ nonsense.
health? lol. Survived on nicotine pouches and hate. But fine - get a standing desk converter. Falls count as movement. Meal prep? Order double portions and fridge leftovers. ‘Dinner’ becomes 3am scavenging.
blue light glasses saved my migraines!! & i keep resistance bands on my chair. do curls during model audits 
Mandatory 5-minute mobility breaks every 2 hours - set Outlook reminders. Stock protein shakes in every conference room. Invest in $300 office chair - expense it as ‘ergonomic compliance’. Most crucial: annual physicals, even during IPOs. Found my arrhythmia early.
Small steps! Desk yoga YouTube videos during comps. You’re worth it!
My analyst class had a secret stairwell challenge - do 5 flights between every deck draft. Got called crazy, but we outlasted the guys who ‘just drank electrolytes’. Still use this during earnings seasons.
Studies show 2-minute walk breaks every hour reduce cardiovascular risks by 17%. Install a under-desk pedaler ($89) averaging 3000 steps during model reviews. Maintain 57% lower BMI than peers over 3-year period.