"I’m Here for a Good Time, Not a Long Time" – Singaporean Shares Plan to Live Unhealthily at 55
A Singaporean Redditor has sparked an interesting discussion after sharing his plan to abandon all health-conscious habits and indulge in an unhealthy lifestyle once he turns 55. In his post, Traditional-Tank-257 expressed frustration over the effort required to maintain his diet and fitness, admitting that while he has no choice but to stay healthy now, he plans to completely let go once he hits middle age.
The Redditor shared how he has struggled with his metabolism and weight management for years. He once let himself indulge freely at 19, but quickly gained 25kg, leaving him feeling unhealthy and miserable. Determined to turn things around, he lost the weight and committed to maintaining a strict diet and exercise routine.
However, he admitted that he hates the process. He despises having to control what he eats while watching others enjoy their food. His plan? Once he reaches 55, he will eat whatever he wants, regardless of the consequences. To prepare for this, he intends to invest in insurance to cover potential health issues.
"I want to live a happy life. I’m here for a good time, not a long time." – Traditional-Tank-257
Despite making it clear that he wasn’t looking for diet advice, many commenters still tried to suggest moderation, intermittent fasting, and alternative eating habits—prompting him to reiterate that he simply wanted to rant.
The post sparked a mix of support, concern, and humor from the Singaporean Reddit community.
Some warned him about the potential consequences:
"If you’re not going to regret it when you get diabetes & need to amputate your legs, go ahead & do what makes you happy. Death itself is not scary, wanting to die but not being able to is." – JonWayne73
Others pointed out that medical advancements might keep him alive longer than expected:
"Worst is that you don’t die coz medical science is keeping you alive." – Flaky-Artichoke6641
"If you die alone at home, got no science to revive you. This one not MMORPG bro, you won’t revive at church." – rSingaporeModsAreBad
Some questioned if he was blaming his metabolism too much:
"You are pushing blame on your metabolism. You think skinny people aren’t hungry? Or they are magically eating non-stop? You just don’t see them exercising or skipping meals." – kankenaiyoi
While others reminded him that he might not even make it to 55:
"You could die before 55. Good luck." – lansig_chan
However, not everyone was critical. Some encouraged him to find a balance:
"Bro don’t be so hard on yourself. 70kg to 90kg is a range. You don’t have to pursue the extreme ends. It’s totally okay to eat better, enjoy a little more, and weigh 77kg AND still not look or feel like shit." – AgreeableDoughnut871
Another user advised him to change his approach:
"Try cutting down on things first for a month or so and resume back later. Your body will tell you when to stop craving unhealthy food." – yehkit
This Reddit thread showcases a struggle many can relate to—the balance between health and enjoyment. While Traditional-Tank-257 plans to abandon his restrictions in the future, the discussion highlights how different people approach food, discipline, and long-term well-being. Whether or not he follows through on his plan at 55 remains to be seen, but for now, he’s sticking to his strict routine—begrudgingly.
