Energize Yourselfand Your Family

Being healthy andactive can help give you the energy to keep up with the demands of your busylife,take better care of yourseff,and be there for the people who depend on

you.

If you areoverweight and inactive,you are more likely to get Type 2 diabetes,heartdisease, high blood pressure,stroke and certain forms of cancer. You mayimprove your

health if you movemore and eat better!Here are some tips on how to get moving and eat well evenwhen your life is busy.

Try to do at least30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (like brisk walking) on mostdays of the week.It is not as hard as you may think,and you do not have to do

the whole 30 minutesat one time.Give up the typical excuse such as"I don't have time forphysical activity". You can"sneak"it into your day,a few minutesat a time.Get

started by makingsmall changes in your daily routine,for example,get off the bus or subway onestop early and walk the rest of the way. You do not have to do your entire

workout in one blockof time.Break it up一takingthree 10- minute walks during your day may be easier than taking one 30-minutewalk.

Physical activitiesdo not have to be chores.You can make them fun.Do things you enjoy,likewalking,dancing,swimming,or playing sports.Walk or take an exercise class

with a friend or agroup.Be active with your kids-ride bikes or toss a softball.

It may be hard toeat healthy if you do not have time to cook or your kids want fast food.Hereare some ways that you and your family can eat better. Eat breakfast every

day.Try awhole-grain cereal like raisin bran with fat-free or low-fat milk,orwhole-wheat toast spread with jam. Enjoy some fruit with your breakfasttoo.Teach kids that

healthy foods tastegood.Choose fat-free or low-fat milk,yogurt,and cheese instead of full-fatdairy products.Choose whole-grain foods like whole-wheat bread,oatmeal,and

brown rice moreoften than refined-grain foods,like white bread and white rice.Snack on fruitsand vegetables. Keep a bowl of fruit on the table,bags of mini carrots in the

refrigerator,andboxes of raisins in the cupboard.Do not keep a lot of sweets likecookies,candy,or soda in the house.

Set goals.Move atyour own pace.Celebrate your successes.Allow for setbacks.Let your family andfriends help you.And keep trying一you can do it!Physical activities can be fun.

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