Trading Diet — what do you consume?

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stueytrader
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bennyboy351 wrote:
Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:58 pm
Sad to say, my major trading diet - I only trade at weekends at present - is beer! :-) This can work for me or against me, I just have to keep an eye on the amount of 'fuel' I take on and not let it take me into the 'Red Mist' zone too deeply, or too often!
You'll be facing Le Tiss' wrath with that one benny! One of his golden rules mentioned on here. :o

Must admit I also drink, though try to avoid too much mixing with the actual trading...
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Euler
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My diet has gradually got much better over time. But I lapse now and again depending on how busy I am. I find if I can keep control of my diary and time management my diet improves. But it's often really dull. Salads, soups and variants thereof.

However, the thing that has made a huge difference to me is exercise. I've managed to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, every day for nearly three years now and it really focuses your mind and gets you headed in the right direction. It takes a lot of discipline but it's worth it.
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Euler wrote:
Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:10 pm
I find if I can keep control of my diary and time management my diet improves.
Took me far too long to realise this didn't say "dairy".
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ShaunWhite
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Please disregard my worthy post earlier. My carer has gone for a few days with her mum and what I actually seem to eat is croissants dipped in coffee, pizza and crisps. And who knew it, so does the dog!

Do Terry's chocolate oranges count as fruit?
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Shaun your consumption habits aren't relevant as you don't trade manually.
Just kidding. Maybe you do trade manually...
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ShaunWhite
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eightbo wrote:
Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:36 pm
Shaun your consumption habits aren't relevant as you don't trade manually.
Just kidding. Maybe you do trade manually...
:D You're right. I need to stay far more alert than that, hitting the button could launch 1000 trades instead of 1. :shock:
I do some manual, but just on the long term stuff
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Quick update. Figured out why I was getting so tired: Too much decision-making due to constantly evaluating market activity.

Before: Rock up to market and wing it High concentration for long periods Heavy overall cognitive load  Image <2 hours
Revised: Narrow down what I'm looking for Mostly low concentration, short burts of high focus Reduced load Image ~5 hours+

And defo think my protein powder (gainer; whole milk) is an energy sapper so never take that until finished trading for the day now.
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ruthlessimon
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eightbo wrote:
Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:55 pm
Before: Rock up to market and wing it High concentration for long periods Heavy overall cognitive load  Image <2 hours
Revised: Narrow down what I'm looking for Mostly low concentration, short burts of high focus Reduced load Image ~5 hours+
Less stress, less tired, more profit - what's not to like :)

"Rock up to market and wing it" <- that mentality is what gives people like Peter an edge
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Too soon to compare profit
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eightbo wrote:
Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:55 pm
And defo think my protein powder (gainer; whole milk) is an energy sapper so never take that until finished trading for the day now.
I remember that stuff, hope nobody gets stuck in a lift with you :)
trader44
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Sainsbury's chicken jalfrezi curry ans a glass of milk :D
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wearthefoxhat
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Just watched this You-Tube Video. (42 minutes long) Better Brain Health (you are what you eat)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLpbfOJ4bJU

I would say there's a correlation to what you start the day with and what you eat during trading.

Essentially, go for a more protein based breakfast over a carbed filled one. It will more likely help you make better decisions. less risky over more risky. (More tolerant to a loss than maybe going on tilt)

Just another piece in the trading jigsaw.
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STARBUCK62
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wearthefoxhat wrote:
Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:46 am
Just watched this You-Tube Video. (42 minutes long) Better Brain Health (you are what you eat)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLpbfOJ4bJU

I would say there's a correlation to what you start the day with and what you eat during trading.

Essentially, go for a more protein-based breakfast over a carbed filled one. It will more likely help you make better decisions. less risky over riskier. (More tolerant to a loss than maybe going on tilt)

Just another piece in the trading jigsaw.
I have watched this before, it is very good, I have been a very healthy eater for over 30 years, weigh between 8st 7 and 8st 11, walk every day and have a 15 minute cold shower every day ( Wim Hof Method), it has been said on many occasions that I look between 15 and twenty years younger than my actual age, so yes diet and good living is paramount to overall well being.
NickH
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Anyone have an electric table which you can increase in height and a treadmill under it for some walking during the trading? Thinking about that one to ensure enough standing and walking during the day, besides the gym sessions. I think it would really benefit the health part.
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Tuco
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My office 'chair' is actually a fit ball (aka swiss ball) :)

Lean back, roll it forward and do an ab workout.

Kneel on it whilst watching the screens/TV, do an ab workout.

Simply lift and hold your feet up, do an ab workout.

etc...
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