Diet and Exercise Tips

BenefitsRegular 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 QuestionsDo you enjoy team sports?FootballBasketballSoccerBaseballTennisOthers

Exercise QuestionsDo you enjoy “solo” activities?RunningDancingSkiingHikingSwimmingOthers

Exercise QuestionsDo not know what you enjoy?

Try a little of everything, and see what is the most fun!

Diet QuestionsWhat are your eating habits?Three big meals per daySnacking all dayWait to eat, then eat a very large mealDifferent every day

Diet QuestionsWhat do you like to eat?VegetablesFruitsMeat and FishMilk, Yogurt, and Cheese Bread/PastaSweetsA little of everything

Customize a ProgramAnalyze your lifestyle.Set realistic goals.Be accountable for your actions: do the program with a

friend, or report back to someone.

Customize a ProgramMake time for exercise activities that you enjoy.Make healthful diet changes that work with your eating

habits.Stick with your changes!

Sample Diet ProgramEating 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 ProgramI like: team sportsJoin a community softball or football team.Try a new sport you have not tried before.Vary your activities so you stay motivated!

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

MotivatorsCheck in with a friend every month to monitor your

progress.Keep your kitchen full of healthful foods.Give yourself regular rewards!