June 26, 2008
Staying healthy the easy way
Keeping healthy is the priority of many people today, but maybe not enough people! As obesity seems to be on the rise this has become a real problem, but only because people get out of the habit if staying fit.
Here is what you can do to stay fit:
Fruits & Vegetables - Up to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Good Enough: Five a day
Exercise - 30 minutes of cardio, five or more days a week. Good Enough: 17 minutes a day
Sunscreen - Apply SPF 30 or higher several times a day. Good Enough: Use SPF 15
Staying Hydrated - Eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily, Good Enough: Drink with meals and when you’re thirsty
Sleep - Eight hours a night. Good Enough: Seven hours
Portion Sizes - Measure everything you eat. Good Enough: Size up grains and fats only
Strength Training - Two or three times a week. Good Enough: Once a week
Washing Your Hands - Lather for at least 15 to 20 seconds before rinsing. Good Enough: Wash for 10 seconds, then rinse
A Healthy Weight - BMI between 19 and 25. Good Enough: Aim to lose 5 to 7 percent of your current body weight
Source [ABC News]
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