Доклад ученицы 9А класса Братсберг Ингрид

Healthy lifestyle

We all have one chance at living. (Or at least that’s what we know). All people have different views on life, but in my opinion you should live your life to the fullest. The strength that comes from a healthy lifestyle will help you accomplish that goal.

Some people are scared by the words “healthy lifestyle”. They think sacrifices are required: that you can’t eat a lot, that you have to train every day, and that you never can rest. But there is nothing to be afraid of. You need only start with a small step, then take another. Every great thing begins from a small step. No one becomes an Olympic champion in one day, and no one becomes “healthy” right away either.

A healthy lifestyle is not just about the “correct” diet or a fit body. It is firstly about your mindset. People all think differently, but it is important to have a sane opinion. Healthy people use their mind to learn something new every day, to grow mentally. They take in all the information they get and try to make something useful out of it. They never stop progressing: they want to become better. In their quest to become better, they are competing with themselves.

Some people get motivated by other people’s successes. Although that may work, it will not last forever. What happens when those “others” aren’t there anymore? You can only rely on yourself. Never trust anyone with your own success. You have to become successful yourself. You have to become motivated by thinking of beating yourself, and to become a better version of yourself every single day. Many people don’t realize how much they can do, because they stop before they have reached their limit. They beat everyone else around them, and lack external stimulus to go on improving.

You can see how much the “right” mindset weighs on a healthy lifestyle. The will to continuously improve is needed for a continuously improving lifestyle. If you are trying out something new, you always have to start from the head.

Of course, you also have to maintain a healthy diet. Some people think that a diet is all about not eating the things you want to eat, but that’s not true. A diet is a well-balanced menu for you personally that can sustain you throughout the day. Everyone is different and everyone likes different foods, so one person’s diet can be drastically different from another’s.

We have pointed out that everyone has their own personal “good” diet, but there are some general, basic things you can try to stick to in the beginning. Try to cook meals yourself by using real natural ingredients. That way you will be sure that you are not ingesting dangerous chemicals that may harm your body. I would also recommend drinking at least eight glasses of water throughout the day. Staying hydrated is very important in general. Early after beginning a healthy lifestyle you will feel better. Your skin and lips will be softer. You will be more awake throughout the whole day. Even your mood can become better over time! There are many things that go into a healthy diet, but the most important thing is to get started. It is hard to completely change the way you live, it will become easier in time, and with small steps along the way.

Once you are off to a sensible diet, you should get some physical activity too. This doesn’t mean that you have to become a professional athlete. 2-3 times a week of physical activity is enough to maintain a healthy body. Training regularly makes life much easier. You will feel that you will be able to walk greater distances; climbing the stairs won’t be so painful anymore. Never be ashamed of your own body! Everyone starts somewhere. And starting is already an achievement!

If you don’t know anything about physical activity, you can find information on the internet, but searching the web is not always the safest way to get new information. You don’t always know the source where all this information is coming from. It is great to talk to an active friend if you have one. Also, almost every city has some kind of gym and if you have the opportunity, you can consult with a professional.

I would also like to add that everything is easier if you have someone who believes in you. It can be a friend, a sibling, a parent. It can be anybody you trust. It is incredible how much motivation a believer can bring. There are times when you want to give up: to stop training, or to eat without thinking about your health. With someone by your side it will be easier to overcome those obstacles. You have to remember to take care of yourself. And, if you are struggling, there will be someone close who is willing to help.

In conclusion I would like to say that many of the good things in life are hard to achieve. The “destination” of a healthy lifestyle sounds amazing, but you need to accept that it takes a good amount of hard work to get there. The human body is incredible. The sky is the limit. Believe in yourself and you will accomplish great things.