How to Be Healthy and Fit

Be healthy and fit.

With so many concerns about keeping healthy and fit being discussed daily, you may have lost sight of the simple things you can do to protect yourself.

Planning health and fitness strategies for the entire family may be easier than trying to focus on you individually, and other family members separately. When you focus on the health of the group, you can incorporate activities that will help everyone.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Fresh Air
• Drinking Water
• Backyard or park
• Ball or Frisbee
• A jump rope

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     Stay fit and active with family activities.

     Be physically active: Have fun while incorporating activities into your family life. Do something everyone enjoys in your own backyard or at a neighborhood park. Softball, basketball, jumping rope, or playing Frisbee with the family dog all require movement, and usually brings some laughs.
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     Be sure everyone is drinking enough water: Some think it is only important to hydrate when the weather is warm, and activities are increased. However, everyone needs water to live. Generally it is recommended that half an ounce to one ounce of fluid per pound of body weight is needed daily depending on your activity level. Keep in mind that fruit and other foods that have high water content are a better choice than calorie laden snack foods that offers nothing to keep you or your children healthy.
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     Stay healthy with walks on the beach.

     Take a walk with the family: Walk several times a week, even if you just walk to an area park to shoot a few hoops. A walk is great for everyone, and often a time kids will have a conversation with you they otherwise may not have had.
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     Add vitamin and mineral supplements: Many doctors say a quality daily supplement may be taken to help us stay healthy. Choose one that looks like it was made from food, not one that looks like it is coated with melted Skittles.
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     Discuss the importance of healthy choices with children: If you have not already done so, think about explaining some basics to kids in your family about correct eating and physical activity. You may not want to tell kids you are playing outdoors with them because you know it will make them and you healthier. Just enjoy knowing your kids will be healthy and fit, and probably will continue to enjoy such activities all of their lives.
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     Teach hygiene to your kids: A big part of remaining healthy and fit is keeping clean, and eating clean foods. Also, if children are taught to wash their hands when they move from one activity to the next, they may get into this good habit for life. Kids can learn the importance of washing their hands each time they enter the house. If they are old enough to share in washing fruits and vegetables, let them share in the activity while you explain why this should be done. Teaching kids to brush their teeth properly is an important part of daily hygiene that is sometimes overlooked.
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     Buy wholesome foods: Include fresh fruits and vegetables as often as you can. Children who are raised with healthy food ideas tend to be fit as adults. Imagine that!
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     Stay on the healthy and fit course.

     Stay on the healthy and fit course: Keeping healthy and fit involves emotional wellness as much as physical. A family that eats together, and stays active is more likely to enjoy emotional wellness while being physically fit.