The best way to avoid these health problems is to maintain a healthy weight. And the keys to healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits.
To stay active, try to exercise 30 to 60 minutes every day. Your exercise doesn?t have to be hard. Walking, swimming, and stretching are all good ways to burn calories and can help you stay fit. Try these activities to get moving:
Go outside for a walk.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Walk or bike to places (such as school or a friend?s house) instead of driving.
If you have to drive somewhere, park farther away than you need to and walk the extra distance.
Tackle those household chores, such as vacuuming, washing the car, or cleaning the bathroom ? they all burn calories.
Alternate activities so you don?t get bored: Try running, biking, skating.
Limit your time watching TV or playing video games; even reading a book burns more energy.
Go dancing ? it can burn more than 300 calories an hour!
Eating well doesn?t mean dieting over and over again to lose a few pounds. Instead, try to make healthy choices every day.
Soft drinks, fruit juices, and sports drinks are loaded with sugar; drink fat-free or low-fat milk or water instead.
Eat ample amount of fruit and vegetables every day.
Eat a healthy breakfast every day.
Don?t eat meals or snacks while watching TV because you?ll probably end up eating more than you intend to.
Pay attention to the portion sizes of what you eat.
If you want a snack, try carrot sticks, a piece of fruit, or a piece of whole-grain toastinstead of processed foods like chips and crackers, which can be loaded with fat and calories.
Eat when you?re hungry, not when you?re bored or because you can?t think of anything else to do.
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