GET-SET-GO Tips for health and well-being
STOP!
• Stop smoking!
• Try and cut down on saturated fat, added salt and sugar
• Try to stay within the recommended intake of units of alcohol each week
• Stop being inactive and it can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, stress and depression, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer and high cholesterol
GET READY
• Start slowly at a level that suits you and gradually build up the frequency, intensity and duration.
• Feel the benefits of better health, more energy, reduced stress, stronger bones and muscles, better balance and mobility, helping to maintain a healthy weight, improved sleep, social opportunities, making friends, and having fun!
GO!
• Walk 10,000 steps a day
• Do 30 minutes of moderate activity on 5 or more days of the week
• Eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day
• Aim for, and maintain, a healthy weight
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