Healthy Habits Diet and Exercise Tips

Benefits Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating well can help you feel and perform better.

Why Change? Developing healthy habits early can help you live a long and healthy life.

Exercise Questions Do you enjoy team sports? Football Basketball Soccer Baseball Tennis Others

Exercise Questions Do you enjoy “solo” activities? Running Dancing Skiing Hiking Swimming Others

Exercise Questions Do not know what you enjoy? Try a little of everything, and see what is the most fun!

Diet Questions What are your eating habits? Three big meals per day Snacking all day Wait to eat, then eat a very large meal Different every day

Diet Questions What do you like to eat? Vegetables Fruits Meat and Fish Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Bread/Pasta Sweets A little of everything

Customize a Program Analyze your lifestyle. Set realistic goals. Be accountable for your actions: do the program with a friend, or report back to someone.

Customize a Program Make time for exercise activities that you enjoy. Make healthful diet changes that work with your eating habits. Stick with your changes!

Sample Diet Program Eating habits: I like to snack all day. Carry healthful snacks with you. Eat four to five small meals a day. Avoid “quick fix” junk food by not letting yourself get too hungry.

Sample Exercise Program I like: team sports Join a community softball or football team. Try a new sport you have not tried before. Vary your activities so you stay motivated!

Goals Increase your strength and endurance. Lose five pounds. Increase your energy.

Motivators Check in with a friend every month to monitor your progress. Keep your kitchen full of healthful foods. Give yourself regular rewards!