When you talk about health and lifestyle in English, choose words that stay close to each other. This makes your ideas easy to follow. Use small groups of linked words. You can do this with clear, simple lines.
Talking About Fitness and Exercise
Health talks often begin with fitness. When you say "work out," you mean doing a set exercise. This can be weight training or aerobics. For example, say, "I work out at the gym three times a week."
Many people live a sedentary life. They sit a lot in office jobs. Sitting too much can make you feel out of shape. It can also make you feel unfit or in bad shape. These words describe your condition. They are best used for yourself, not for others.
To show the opposite, use fit or in good shape. For instance, say, "After a month of training, I’m finally in good shape."
Discussing Diet and Eating Habits
When you talk about diet, people try to eat well without big changes. A balanced diet means you move away from junk food and fried food. It also means you try to get your five a day—five servings of fruit and vegetables.
You might say you want to stay off unhealthy foods, like sweets or junk food. For example, "I’m trying to stay off sugary drinks."
Sometimes, it is hard to stick to a diet. This means you keep a diet without giving up. Small, clear changes work better than huge ones. Planning meals can help you. This makes healthy routines easier.
A sweet tooth means you like cakes, chocolate, and biscuits. If you have a sweet tooth, resisting sweets is hard.
Managing Bad Habits
Many adults cut down on bad habits. Cutting down means doing less without stopping entirely. For example, “I’m trying to cut down on coffee.”
You may hear big drinker, big smoker, or big eater. These words show someone does an act a lot.
Cravings are strong wishes for something. They show up with addictions like smoking or eating sweets. For example, “When I quit smoking, I had strong cravings.”
Vice means a bad habit. It is said in a light way. Saying "Coffee is my vice" shows you drink too much, but in a playful tone.
Moderation means doing things in a small, steady way. For example, drinking coffee in moderation means you do not have too much.
Work-Life Balance and Stress
A key health point is stress management and work-life balance. When you feel under pressure or stressed, life feels hard. These words show high demands and problems.
Burning out shows you have overworked yourself. You feel tired, body and mind. Taking breaks helps you avoid burnout.
A good work-life balance means you share time fairly between work and your life. This balance stops you from feeling overwhelmed.
Putting It All Together
Now you know these words and short links. Use them when you speak about health and lifestyle. Here are some examples:
• "I’m trying to work out more regularly to get back in shape."
• "Because my job is sedentary, I take breaks and stretch."
• "I want to stick to a diet that gives me my five a day."
• "I’m cutting down on coffee because I have a sweet tooth and want to avoid cravings."
• "I balance work and free time to reduce stress and avoid burnout."
Practice these links and words in daily talks. This simple, close structure builds your health vocabulary and boosts your English skills.
Keep revisiting your notes, dialogues, and quizzes on these topics. Small steps help big improvements in English and in a healthy life!
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