[1] Do you ever wish you were as thin as a model or as strong as your favorite football player? Maybe you wish you were taller or just shaped (塑形) a little differently. Those thoughts are a natural part of growing up. How can you feel better about your body?

[2] Firstly, learning what you can and can’t change about your body is part of growing up .It can be hard to accept. But when people accept the way they look, they often feel happier.

[3] Eating healthy foods can make people feel better about their bodies. Why? Because _____________will make you full of energy and keep your body working just the way it should.

[4]Watching TV and playing computer games can be fun, but it doesn’t do much for your body because your body stays still (静止的). Those are called sedentary (需要久坐的) activities because you sit while you do them.

[5] But when you move your body — by playing, dancing, taking part in sports, or even cleaning your room — you exercise your muscles (肌肉). When you exercise a muscle, it gets stronger and stronger. And when you have strong muscles, you can do whatever you want to do.

[6] People feel better about their bodies when their bodies can do whatever they want them to do. So climb a hill, jump rope, ride a bike, swim in a pool, run up the stairs, or even do the hula — and enjoy all your body can do!

Going to the gym after a long day at work can be a tiring task. However, once you get into the habit of making exercise a priority (优先事项), it gets easier! David Stine, author of The Whole Life, explains how you can make fitness a lifestyle choice. 【小题1】. His physical activities have become a must on his calendar. He shared some of his thoughts with me. No matter what fitness plan you use, these points are practical and will do good to you.

【小题2】

Based on your age, physical condition and body type, choose workouts that are realistic as far as what you can and should do. What was appropriate for you at a certain age or life stage may not work for you today.

Find workouts that you will enjoy

Try doing different kinds of sports, like tennis or basketball as well as exercises and workouts. By doing so you will not get bored. 【小题3】.

Create chances to motivate yourself

Activities, competitions, and classes are offered year-round, both indoors and outdoors. 【小题4】. It can encourage you to carry out your fitness plans.

Use your calendar to keep yourself accountable (负责任的)

My tennis nights differ each week, depending upon with whom and when I can play, but I practice at least three nights a week, after the kids are off to bed, early in the morning, or even on my lunch hour. 【小题5】, since I can still be with my family at night and have time to walk. Putting these times in my calendar forces me to make room for workouts.

Environmental groups and rock climbers are always at loggerheads because of the effect of rock climbing on the environment. There have been many examples, wherein rock climbers are accused of going into natural reserves and treating the animals, plants and rocks there badly. However, with the changing times, rock climbers are conscious and carry out minimal climbing.

Rock climbers hammer bolts on climbing routes and in the process damage the nature of rocks. In addition, climbing activities also have an effect on the animals and plants situated near the climbing area. The plants growing near the base of rocks are trampled, and the animals living in the climbing area are forced out of their places, whenever humans are around. For example, during the summer climbing season, pregnant females of an endangered species of snake live in open areas like roadsides, exposed walls or rocks, where there is less canopy closure compared to areas occupied by non-pregnant females and males. According to climbers, these open areas are very suitable for climbing during summer.

Many rock climbers have understood the significance of wildlife plant and animal preservation and related issues, and therefore take measures to reduce effects on climbing areas. Considering the effect of climbing activities on natural reserves, various national parks and wildlife agencies have put forth certain regulations on climbers. There are seasonal closures of climbing areas to avoid illegal entrance of uninformed rock climbers.

Climbers are always expected to support wilderness preservation. Many environmental organizations have been formed to protect the environment and in the process draw up certain guidelines for rock climbers. Both sides have come to a common understanding of the effect of rock climbers on protected areas.