Lifetime Personal Health

By foreverbookish
  • Period: to

    20s

  • Exercise regularly

    Exercise regularly

    Mountain bike and run weekly, participate in 5Ks.
  • Eat Healthy

    Eat Healthy

    Keep a healthy diet and not eat too much food, and not a lot of junk food.
  • Drive safely

    Drive safely

    I need to make sure I don't text and drive and avoid other distractions.
  • Period: to

    30s

  • Get enough sleep

    Get enough sleep

    I will work on sleeping a normal amount so I can stay active and busy without being tired.
  • Relieve Stress

    Relieve Stress

    I think this will be super important for me, because I never really take time for myself to relieve stress and it will eventually take a toll on me, especially when I have a career.
  • Wear sunscreen

    Wear sunscreen

    I need to protect my skin for the future and so I don't get cancer. This is the only skin I'll have for the rest of my life!
  • Period: to

    40s

  • Watch my cholesterol and blood pressure

    Watch my cholesterol and blood pressure

    I need to focus on eating heart healthy foods that prevent cholesterol, like avocados and Cheerios, and make sure my blood pressure is the normal rate.
  • Run weekly

    Run weekly

    To keep my mental health in tip-top shape, I'll run weekly. This will help anxiety and depression that may pop up around this time.
  • Practice healthy habits

    Practice healthy habits

    I will wear my seatbelt, not smoke, do drugs or drive under the influence because it could affect my health badly.
  • Period: to

    50s

  • Drink alcohol in moderation

    Drink alcohol in moderation

    I don't think I will consume that much alcohol but when I do, I should keep it to one drink max. I will also never drive after having drunk a lot.
  • Cut back on sodium and watch fats

    Cut back on sodium and watch fats

    In my 50s, I should cut back on sodium and limit unhealthy fats. I need to eat more fruits and vegetables and get the necessary proteins and fibers to maintain a healthy body.
  • Stay Active

    Stay Active

    Exercise for 30-60 minutes a day to stay healthy. Do aerobic exercises to stay heart healthy and weight lifting to prevent osteoporosis. Go outside and do a variety of different physical activities when you can, they can only help me.
  • Period: to

    60s

  • Limit processed foods

    Limit processed foods

    To practice good nutrition I should eat less processed foods, and eat lots of fruits and vegetables and a variety of other foods. I also need to get about 56g of protein around this age.
  • Move Your Body

    Move Your Body

    I need to exercise at least 30 minutes a day and find an activity like walking or swimming that I like and stick with it. I should also talk to my healthcare before I start an exercise program.
  • Visit healthcare provider regularly

    Visit healthcare provider regularly

    I need to visit my doctor regularly and get flu shots, eye exams, dental exams and regular checkups to make sure my body is healthy.