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How to stay healthy

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It is always better to be healthy. Some people just don't have time. Some don't even bother, and some don't know how to do it. There all horrible excuses because you should FIND TIME and you should BOTHER and of course you should FIND OUT HOW TO! Being healthy is a challenge for some, and a slice of pie for others. Everybody's different and everyone's body works differently. If you weigh 200 pounds don't expect to loose as much wait as someone who weighs 100 pounds in a week. It is possible. But I wouldn't count on it. The most important thing is to find out how your body works and what size, shape and type YOU are.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Effort
  • Enthusiasm
  • Healthy foods in your fridge
  • A gym near by
  • Shoes you are able to be active in
  1. Step 1

    First, try a sport of your choice you wouldn't mind doing daily. You need equipment for some sports, so get it, before you attempt to do it daily. It's horrible and not smart to do a sport with uncomfortable or bad quality equipment. Also make sure you are physically capable of doing this sport. If you are not 100% sure ask a doctor for some tips.

  2. Step 2

    Throw away the occasional treats and goodies, such as: potato chips, ice-cream, whip cream, Tim Tams, Milano's, After Eights, soft drinks and candy bars in your pantry or fridge. Even one bite or sip of one of those, could be worth a day at the gym! Also ask your doctor about vitamins your body is craving and needs more of. A Flintstone grape vitamin a day really does do the job. Instead of ordering the fat filled daily hamburger, try the Chefs Salad or something a lot healthier. If you would like to know how many calories your favourite food or something you eat often has in it, I suggest you try going to caloriecounter.com, or just type in "how many calories is in _______?" on Google search and that will give a variety of results for you to check out.

  3. Step 3

    Get an annual check up at the doctor. If something is weird or unfamiliar in, on, or happening to your body see a doctor immediately. Just tiny things occurring could end up to a very bad, unexpected result. Also make, checking for unusual things, a habit. Like when you look in the mirror check for inflammation, infections, and signs and symptoms of diseases, or when you’re in the shower check for a pea sized bump on your chest, or large moles that look cancerous. Or irritated bug bites or wounds. Always remember to soak yourself with sun cream before you go with your family and friends to the beach. This will keep you healthy and aware of possible diseases.

  4. Step 4

    Study and observe your daily do's and how it may affect you and your health. Smoking is not a good idea it can strongly and badly affect your everyday life and what you do as a living. It could be hard on your friends and family and maybe a bad influence. Quitting is definitely what you should do, but WHEN you're deciding to quit is up to you.
    Also, watching TV and stuffing your mouth is a really bad idea as well. Your mind actually is working more when you sleep then watching TV. When you watch TV you can loose focus on what you're doing, like how much food and calories you're putting into your system. Also, starring at the computer screen all day is not smart. If you go on the computer daily and for long periods of time make sure you look away every-so-often and focus on another thing for about a minute and blink your eyes a lot. Walk around too. When you’re waiting for something to load why not stand up and walk over to the kitchen and grab a glass of water or a fruit punch. Occasionally wiggle your fingers and wrists, typing for along time can cause you to have cramps and other disabilities.

Tips & Warnings
  • Set a goal! How many calories can you burn on the treadmill in 10 minuets? Or how long can you go without lighting a cigarette?
  • If you do something considered unhealthy try and stop. Make sure you understand all the risks involved. Understand how it affects you and others.
  • If you are acting strangely to a sport you are doing for fitness or to loose wait and something unusual happens go see a doctor.
  • You can badly injure yourself if you push yourself beyond your body’s limits.
  • Some bad habits you continue to do are incredibly bad for your system. I strongly suggest you quit soon.

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