Persuasive Speech On Being Healthy

Sharlene Prasad

Ms. Tomita

SH3 Essay Writing

5/16/2016

Staying Healthy 6 A.M. Your alarm goes off. You hit the snooze button twice before you finally get out of bed. By the time you get out of bed, it is 6:30. It is first thing in the morning, and you are already late. You quickly get dressed, skip breakfast, and run out the door so that you can catch your train. The day continues the same way at work. For lunch, you have a sandwich at your desk while working on your big project. You stay late at work, and arrive back home at eight in the evening. You eat a take-out dinner in front of the television, where you fall asleep. You wake up on the couch at 2 in the morning, and drag yourself to your room to sleep for a few more hours until you repeat the same process the next day. If this sounds like you, chances are that you feel exhausted and unhealthy all the time. Staying healthy is an important aspect of life that busy people often neglect. Eating well, exercising, and getting ample sleep are three simple steps that you can take to get on a path to a happier and healthier lifestyle. First, it is important to eat well. One great way to start is to make sure to eat from each of the four food groups: fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains, and meat and alternatives. Consuming a variety of healthy foods will ensure that you get all the vitamins and minerals that you need. On the other hand, you should also work on cutting sweets and other unhealthy snacks out of your diet. Try to