Staying Healthy Project
by Skyler Fries
Stay Drug Free
Drug use can interfere with your ability to do everyday activities. It can also interfere with your ability to work and make it much harder to earn money. Drug use may seem like a "cool" idea in the beginning but it can quickly turn into a living horror movie for both you and your family. These are just some of the many reasons why you should just say NO to drugs!
Reasons not to Smoke
There are more reasons not to take drugs than to take them!
Just Say NO!
The Risk Factors of Drug Use
Factors Leading to Addiction
Factors that lead to use or non use of drugs
Protective Factors to Stay Drug Free
Just say no!
Hugs are what we need not drugs!
Exercise!
Exercise is very important no matter how old you are because exercise can help you live longer. Exercise can help you feel better about yourself and helps increase your chances of not being depressed. Not only does exercise help you build stronger muscles and and bones but it also can help you sleep better at night! Exercise can be a way to help you reach a healthy weight and a great way to meet new people. By exercising you can help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure and other health issues.
There are many types of physical activities ranging from fun to highly competitive workouts. Aerobic activities can include walking, running, bike riding, and my favorite swimming. You can also exercise by doing muscle strengthening workouts.
This type of workout can range from lifting weights to doing pushups and situps. Another form of exercise can be done to help improve your balance and flexibility by doing stretching activities. These activities can take the form of dancing, martial arts or my sister's new favorite yoga.
Swimming is not just for Olympians!
Yoga
The Benefits of Exercise
First Triathlon
First 5k in 27 minutes!
Islandman kids Triathlon June 2014
Eat Healthy Foods
Here are more tips on how to build a healthy plate. Make at least half of your grains whole grain and choose 1% or skim milk. Try to vary your protein sources too. Choose fish, nuts or beans. Your meat and poultry portions should be about the size of a deck of cards. Always choose lean meats and poultry. Eating well will make you feel well! Good fuel helps you have a better immune system. The benefits of good nutrition are sky-high.