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Young World


August 04, 2007








By Amna Kara


“I have gained so much weight. I am going on a diet”

Hold it! Do you even know what a diet is? I don’t think most people know what the word diet means. The word diet means the things which we eat and drink. Going on a crazy diet won’t make you lose weight but instead makes you weak and you might even end up in the hospital. You wouldn’t want that to happen, would you? I don’t think so. So, follow these five simple steps and you will lose weight and won’t end up in the hospital either.

Eat healthy: The first step towards a healthy body is to eat healthy. Don’t take in too much starch or fats. Eat food containing less cholesterol. Eat all classes of food; even those yucky greens, which many of you despise, because they contain your daily energy supply and don’t even make you fat.

Exercise daily: It is the best way to keep fit and it burns down extra fat. You should exercise regularly. Every one of us should exercise at least half an hour daily. Exercising will make blood flow smoother and will also give a healthy colour to your cheeks.

Sleep well: It has been proven by today’s most advanced research that children who sleep less are likely to be overweight. You should take at least eight hours of sleep daily. This gives your body time to relax.

Snacking in between meals: This is a major NO! Don’t snack between meals. Eat proper meals only. Eat more but don’t take a little after every few minutes. And when you are hungry what’s better than a serving of fat free fruit or vegetable? So chow down.

Be active: Just don’t sit around like a couch potato, be active. Put an end to those lazy habits and if you have nothing to do then clean your house. Participate in after school activities and in different types of competitions. This will not only keep your body healthy but keep you mentally alert and fit.

So, follow these few simple steps and you will be as fit as a fiddle in no time.



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