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I'm starting to track my general health better, and as part of that subjective markers would be important, ie. mood, tiredness, etc.

I'd like to update daily on each on a scale of 1-5, and also include what I've eaten in broad terms, how much I've slept, exercise, etc. The purpose would be to track medium and long-term health, as well as to prepare for the eventual re-introduction of non-paleo foods to determine which might cause problems.

Here's my current list, and I would appreciate any additions or edits to have a complete view of one's health. I don't want a 20-item laundry list, but it should cover the high-level markers of well-being. I'll update the list when necessary.

Overall energy level
Difficulty falling asleep
Difficulty getting out of bed
Quality of sleep (is this redundant given the two above?)
Overall mood
Muscle soreness
Aerobic/Anaerobic performance (on training days)
Pain/sickness level (includes ailments such as skin conditions; might be necessary to split to further categories if one has multiple health issues)
Attentiveness (ability to concentrate on the matter at hand) and mental clarity
Digestion (aka "how my poop's doing")
Sexual desire and performance (perhaps split this in two)
Stress/Anxiety
Skin/nails/hair
Body temperature
Body odor/sweating

edited Jan 5 2012 at 0:48

asked Jan 4 2012 at 10:51

Wisper
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	Similar to paleohacks.com/questions/81757/… – Sara S. Jan 4 2012 at 18:51
	Seems to be more about objective indicators, as well as specific to leaky gut. – Wisper Jan 5 2012 at 9:56

AlohaSpeck · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-04 12:06:22Z UTC

Level of patience, anxiety and stress?

That being I know exactly when I am not eating right because my level of patience drops, resulting in my stress levels rising (over the stupidest things) and anxiety (and worry) generally follow. It is unfortunately a loop-back system and so I have to find a way to break the cycle.

For me this ends up going to the park with my favourite motivational music and working out until I feel like a cross between Rocky Balboa and Paul of Tarsus.

Nance · Answer 2 · 2012-01-05 01:10:10Z UTC

I use the mirror and I don't mean the "mirror test" for leptin resistance.

I started looking specifically at my reflection every morning to do a health assessment. I noticed a few weeks after starting ancestral eating that the healthiness of my face had improved. I've been surprised to observe that, based on what I eat/do, it can be quite variable. My color can be more/less pale, the tone bright/dull and my face can be puffy/firm. My eyes can be bright/dull. My hair can be healthy/dry/etc.

I do the mirror check each morning when the light is bright although indirect.

I also measure my waist and hips once per month.

Which subjective health markers to track?

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