Tips for Healthy Family Summer Fun
Have fun in the sun! Play outdoors during morning and evening hours to avoid heat exhaustion. Don’t forget the sunscreen.
Eat breakfast every morning to charge up your family. Then go for a swim, hike, or bike ride.
Add seasonal produce to your family’s meals. Make half of their plates fruit and vegetables.
Limit screen time on TVs, computers, and hand-held devices. Take crafts outdoors. Jump rope or play hopscotch or kickball.
Take your kids to a local park or walking path to increase their active time in the summer.
Help your kids drink plenty of fluids. Choose water or low-fat milk instead of sugary drinks like soda.
You can help your family have fun and be healthy this summer.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
CLIMB THESE STEPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU!
You are never too out of shape, overweight, or old to change your habits.
With all of life’s demands, it is easy to let your health and fitness slide.
Below are a few tips on how you can get on track with healthy habits.
Chances are, you will realize it is not as hard as you think.
STEP 4: STICK WITH YOUR NEW HEALTHFUL HABITS.
Do not be discouraged if you slip up. Keep going!
Reward yourself as you meet your goals. You deserve it!
STEP 3: CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION.
Make fun, small changes to improve your habits.
• Explore fun activity options like dancing or biking.
• Include family and friends for motivation and support.
STEP 2: WHAT IS STOPPING YOU? JUMP OVER THOSE OBSTACLES!
Identify your roadblocks.
• No time? Exercise before work, during your lunch break, or before dinner.
• Do you dislike the taste of healthy food? Make your favorite meals in a healthy way.
STEP 1: NO MORE EXCUSES. IT IS TIME TO THINK POSITIVELY!
Set goals and target your motivation.
Think of realistic and gradual changes you can make to improve your diet and physical activity level.
With all of life’s demands, it is easy to let your health and fitness slide.
Below are a few tips on how you can get on track with healthy habits.
Chances are, you will realize it is not as hard as you think.
STEP 4: STICK WITH YOUR NEW HEALTHFUL HABITS.
Do not be discouraged if you slip up. Keep going!
Reward yourself as you meet your goals. You deserve it!
STEP 3: CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION.
Make fun, small changes to improve your habits.
• Explore fun activity options like dancing or biking.
• Include family and friends for motivation and support.
STEP 2: WHAT IS STOPPING YOU? JUMP OVER THOSE OBSTACLES!
Identify your roadblocks.
• No time? Exercise before work, during your lunch break, or before dinner.
• Do you dislike the taste of healthy food? Make your favorite meals in a healthy way.
STEP 1: NO MORE EXCUSES. IT IS TIME TO THINK POSITIVELY!
Set goals and target your motivation.
Think of realistic and gradual changes you can make to improve your diet and physical activity level.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Being healthy is a BIG Deal!
Being healthy is a big deal. Eating healthy foods and being active are good for you and your family. Here are a few tips.
1. Eat breakfast every day! Breakfast gives you energy. It can help you at school and at play.
2. Eat healthy foods. Try fresh fruits like apples and oranges. Eat vegetables like broccoli and carrots.
3. Try not to eat too much fast food, like pizza and french fries.
4. Drink healthy drinks like water or milk. Try milk that is low in fat or fat-free. Try not to drink sugary drinks like soda.
5. Help your family shop for food. Ask if you can help fix a meal! Remind your family that it is important for everyone to eat healthy foods.
6. Get active! Turn off your TV. Take a break from video games. Engage in physical exercises to improve your fitness.
7. Play outside with your family, friends, or your pet. Kick a soccer ball around or jump rope. Just get moving!
8. Talk to your family about being healthy and having fun.
1. Eat breakfast every day! Breakfast gives you energy. It can help you at school and at play.
2. Eat healthy foods. Try fresh fruits like apples and oranges. Eat vegetables like broccoli and carrots.
3. Try not to eat too much fast food, like pizza and french fries.
4. Drink healthy drinks like water or milk. Try milk that is low in fat or fat-free. Try not to drink sugary drinks like soda.
5. Help your family shop for food. Ask if you can help fix a meal! Remind your family that it is important for everyone to eat healthy foods.
6. Get active! Turn off your TV. Take a break from video games. Engage in physical exercises to improve your fitness.
7. Play outside with your family, friends, or your pet. Kick a soccer ball around or jump rope. Just get moving!
8. Talk to your family about being healthy and having fun.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Exercise Guide for Adults
Wondering about how much activity you need each week?
Want to get physically active but not sure where to begin?
Already started a program and would like tips on how to keep it up or step it up?
Then this webpage is for you.
Read how you can fit physical activity into your life—your way.
Decide the number of days, types of activities, and times that fit your schedule.
Written for men and women ages 18 to 64, this webpage is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
What is physical activity?
Physical activity is any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. Some of your daily life activities—doing active chores around the house, yard work, walking the dog—are examples. To get the health benefits of physical activity, include activities that make you breathe harder and make your heart and blood vessels healthier. These aerobic activities include things like brisk walking, running, dancing, swimming, and playing basketball. Also include strengthening activities to make your muscles stronger, like push-ups and lifting weights.
Did you know?
• Some activity is better than none.
• The more you do, the greater the health benefits and the better you’ll feel.
The good news?
People of all types, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from being physically active. If you have a disability, choose activities in this booklet that work for you. Talk with your health care team about the amount and types of activities that are right for your ability or condition.
Want to get physically active but not sure where to begin?
Already started a program and would like tips on how to keep it up or step it up?
Then this webpage is for you.
Read how you can fit physical activity into your life—your way.
Decide the number of days, types of activities, and times that fit your schedule.
Written for men and women ages 18 to 64, this webpage is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
What is physical activity?
Physical activity is any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. Some of your daily life activities—doing active chores around the house, yard work, walking the dog—are examples. To get the health benefits of physical activity, include activities that make you breathe harder and make your heart and blood vessels healthier. These aerobic activities include things like brisk walking, running, dancing, swimming, and playing basketball. Also include strengthening activities to make your muscles stronger, like push-ups and lifting weights.
Did you know?
• Some activity is better than none.
• The more you do, the greater the health benefits and the better you’ll feel.
The good news?
People of all types, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from being physically active. If you have a disability, choose activities in this booklet that work for you. Talk with your health care team about the amount and types of activities that are right for your ability or condition.
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