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Do you consider yourself someone who follows a healthy lifestyle?  But wait a second\u2026 What does a person need to do in order to be considered healthy? Is it all about eating fruits and vegetables? Is a healthy person someone who exercises everyday? Or are we talking about leading a stress-free life? We will take a look at some vocabulary about health in English and idioms you can use when talking about a <\/span>healthy lifestyle in English<\/span><\/b>.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health is all about living a balanced life<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to be healthy, a person needs to do more than just one thing \u2014 being healthy is all about living a balanced life. It is necessary to <\/span>eat well<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>exercise often<\/span><\/b>, and <\/span>maintain a healthy soul. <\/span><\/b>Let\u2019s take a look at each of those pillars for having a good and healthy life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating healthy food<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the very first reality shows I\u2019ve ever watched was called \u201cYou Are What You Eat\u201d. The nutritionist Gillian McKeith went to a person\u2019s house in order to make them eat better. The show usually starts with Dr. McKeith shows the person everything they eat in the span of a week. She organizes everything on a table, which makes it look terrible. Lots of junk food, soda, cookies, cakes, and everything else you know is bad for you but you insist on eating. Then, she helps them <\/span>to break the habit<\/a><\/span><\/b> of eating unhealthy foods. Some people do well, some others can\u2019t keep it up for long \u2014 you know what they say: <\/span>old habits die hard<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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How often do you eat junk food?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Idioms about maintaining good habits<\/span> <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When talking about habits, it is common to use some idioms. Take a look at some of the most popular idioms about habits in English. <\/span>Here is some more vocabulary about health in English:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idiom<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td>Meaning<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td>Sentence<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to get into the habit<\/span> <\/span><\/td>to begin to do something regularly<\/span> <\/span><\/td>You must get <\/strong>Julia into the habit <\/strong>of eating fruits. <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
old habits die hard<\/span> <\/span><\/td>it means that it is difficult to stop doing something that someone has been doing for a long time<\/span> <\/span><\/td>I can\u2019t quit smoking. Old habits die hard<\/strong>, right? <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to be a creature of habit<\/span> <\/span><\/td>someone who always does the same thing in the same way<\/span> <\/span><\/td>He is<\/strong> such a creature of habit<\/strong> \u2014 he can\u2019t go to bed without kissing me good night.  <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to kick a habit <\/span> <\/span><\/td>to stop bad habits, especially those that have a impact on someone\u2019s health<\/span> <\/span><\/td>I\u2019m struggling with kicking the habit<\/strong> of drinking soda. <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to break the habit<\/span> <\/span><\/td>to stop doing something that has become a habit, especially if it is bad<\/span> <\/span><\/td>It\u2019s hard to break a habit<\/strong> you\u2019ve had since you were a teenager. <\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Idioms about eating habits <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When someone decides to break the habit and eat better, they may also use some idioms to talk about their new routine. Check out some popular idioms to help you talk about new eating habits<\/span> and a healthy lifestyle. Here is some more vocabulary about health in English:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idiom<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td>Meaning<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td>Sentence<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to go on a diet<\/span> <\/span><\/td>to start a diet<\/span> <\/span><\/td>I have gained 20 pounds. I need to go on a diet<\/strong>! <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to count calories<\/span> <\/span><\/td>to keep track of the amount of calories you eat in a day<\/span> <\/span><\/td>Mary lost 30 pounds by counting calories<\/strong>. <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to slim down<\/span> <\/span><\/td>to lose weight<\/span> <\/span><\/td>Beth needs to slim down<\/strong>. <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to cut down on something<\/span> <\/span><\/td>to eat or to drink less of a particular thing<\/span> <\/span><\/td>Susan wants to cut down on<\/strong> diet soda. <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to watch what you eat <\/span> <\/span><\/td>to pay attention to what you are eating, to avoid unhealthy foods<\/span> <\/span><\/td>Tess, please watch what you eat<\/strong>! You have been eating too many cookies. <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to cut out<\/span> <\/span><\/td>to take things out of your diet<\/span> <\/span><\/td>I have decided to cut<\/strong> sugar out<\/strong> of my diet.  <\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There is also a common saying regarding the benefits of eating healthy. People often say the sentence \u201can apple a day keeps the doctor away\u201d, which basically means that people who eat their five portions of fruits and veggies every day won\u2019t probably need to go to the doctor so often.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Exercising regularly <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people like to exercise at the gym. Others would rather go for a walk around their neighborhood or run in the morning. The thing is: as long as you are moving your body, it doesn\u2019t matter what activity you choose to do. Check out some fitness idioms below<\/span> and learn more about vocabulary about health in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idiom<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td>Meaning<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td>Sentence<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to be in good shape<\/span> <\/span><\/td>someone who is fit and healthy<\/span> <\/span><\/td>Lisa, you are in<\/strong> such good shape<\/strong>!  <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to be fit as a fiddle<\/span> <\/span><\/td>to be very healthy and strong<\/span> <\/span><\/td>He\u2019s turning 70, but he\u2019s fit as a fiddle<\/strong>. <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to be a gym rat<\/span> <\/span><\/td>someone who spends a lot of time exercising in the gym<\/span> <\/span><\/td>I used to be a gym rat<\/strong>. <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
to get ripped<\/span> <\/span><\/td>someone who has high muscle definition<\/span> <\/span><\/td>Tony wants to get ripped<\/strong>. That\u2019s why he works out every day.  <\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Taking care of your mind and soul <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Besides eating well and exercising often, it is also important to take care of your mind and soul. You can do that by practicing yoga, taking deep breaths, volunteering, meditating, reading self-help books, maintaining a journal, or attending religious services. All these activities can improve your mood, control your anxiety and depression, and even cure some diseases.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Even though we can\u2019t really see the results of maintaining a healthy routine for our mind and soul in the mirror, it can definitely help us in our journey of becoming healthier people. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 things you should do to become a healthier person<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After reading all about eating, exercising, and taking care of your mind and soul, here are some actions you should do in order to have a healthy lifestyle.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Maintain a healthy weight <\/span><\/li>
  • Have regular checkups <\/span><\/li>
  • Exercise regularly <\/span><\/li>
  • Avoid stress <\/span><\/li>
  • Drink 2 liters of water daily (at least) <\/span><\/li>
  • Eat healthy food <\/span><\/li>
  • Take care of your mind and soul <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Personality quiz: are you healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n