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WELCOME!
The purpose of this presentation is to explore three essential tips needed to live a healthy lifestyle. In this presentation we will explore the following three key points:
Healthy Diet Consistent Exercise Life Choices Recap Resources
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DIET – FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Choose a generous variety of fruits & vegetables that: Differ in color Can be eaten with or without cooking
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DIET – FRUITS & VEGETABLES CONT.
Ensure that the fruits you select are: Reasonable in sugar
content Have no added salts-
seasonings. Well washed before
enjoying
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DIET – FRUITS & VEGETABLES CONT.
Ensure that the vegetables you consume are: Rich in fiber Cooked with moderate
amounts of oil. Opt for olive oil over canola.
Well washed before enjoying
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CONSISTENT EXERCISE Exercise includes all kinds of physical movement: Walking Jogging Swimming Sports Weight Training Yard Work Yoga Dog walking
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CONSISTENT EXERCISE CONT.
Consider a gym membership that is:
Affordable East to get to Able to provide
training sessions tailored to your personal fitness goals
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CONSISTENT EXERCISE CONT.
Don’t let a limited budget or lack of transportation hold you back. This scanned image is taken from the mini gym I’m growing in my garage. As budget allows, you can add more equipment found on Amazon, eBay or garage sales.
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CONSISTENT EXERCISE CONT.
In this scanned image there are three very affordable exercise items:Item Purpose Average
Cost
Medicine Ball Various stretches, sit ups, etc.
$15-20
Floor Mat Floor core stretches
$10-15
Abdominal Wheel
Abdominal, Oblique and core exercises
$15-18
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HEALTHY HABITS
Healthy habits lead to healthy choices. Healthy choices lead to a healthy lifestyle.
Let’s explore some examples of healthy habits!
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HEALTHY HABITS CONT.
The stairs. Yes, these seem like a daunting task but doing so:
Burns calories that would otherwise be stored as fat
Increases your heart rate leading to reduce stress
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HEALTHY HABITS CONT.As delicious as this image is, always minimize alcohol intake to a moderate level. Doing so: Reduces sugar intake Reduces carbohydrate
intake Makes physical fitness
goals easier to reach Avoids muscle tissue
depletion
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HEALTHY HABITS CONT.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to wake up abnormally early.
Sleep in if you like, just make it a habit to exercise within the first hour of waking up. This is a KEY habit.
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RECAP
This presentation explored the following three essential tips needed to live a healthy lifestyle:
Healthy Diet Consistent Exercise Life Choices
So what are you waiting for? Start building these habits today!
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RESOURCES
Use the following on line resources to learn more about building healthy lifestyle habits.
Name URL
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-blog/physical-activity-habits/bgp-20085745
Feel Happiness http://feelhappiness.com/107-healthy-habits-for-a-healthier-lifestyle/
Changing Bad Habits
https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/How-to-Change-Bad-Habits-and-Live-a-Heart-Healthy-Lifestyle_UCM_434369_Article.jsp