1. How many steps per day is considered
healthy?
10,000 steps- aim to add 1,000 steps a day every 2 weeks.
Have a lower goal originally and build up to 10,000 steps if that makes you
more comfortable.
What would be the best way to start
eating healthy, and where to start?
Cut down on unhealthy food, still okay to have them occasionally, just in
moderation.
Try to get your 5 a day in.
Balanced diet is the healthiest diet.
What are the best exercises to lose
weight?
Depends on what is best for you.
Walking is cheapest and good for those with hypermobility.
Dancing, gym (unless social confidence is lacking) etc
Do you have to exercise every day to be
healthy?
As long as you are exercising 4-5 times a week, that is healthy.
If you’re having an off week you can spend 3 days exercising more often than
usual.
What do you consider healthy?
Own personal perspectives-
2. Katie-eating 5 a day, drinking water
Henry- having a good physical and mental well-being
How to get motivated to exercise and
eat healthy?
Watching other people’s progress, listening to music, set small,
measurable goals that will help you get to your overall large goal.
Keep a food and exercise journal. Crowd processed junk food out of
your diet by adding in nutritious whole foods. Skip the pantry and
head to the fridge. Try new foods. Whatever works best for you.
Why is eating healthy and exercise so
important?
Live longer, improved sleep, healthier heart, diabetes management, better
mood, improve immune system, better energy levels etc.
How do I know what my calorie deficit is
to lose weight?
1. Find out your physical activity level value; for a sedentary lifestyle,
the activity level value is 1.2.
2. Multiply your activity level value with BMR, you will get your total
daily energy expenditure ( TDEE ).
3. Subtract the TDEE from the total number of calories you consume.
4. If the above number is negative, you are in a calorie deficit.
Are there really such things as speed
foods?
Speed Foods are the fruit and veg that fall within the free food
category but are thought by Slimming World to be more nutritionally
3. sound, aka low calorie, high nutrient. Some of your favourite fruits
and veg come under Slimming speed foods. So yes.
How would you describe your diet?
