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When almost 70% of the population are overweight you really must ask some questions about the foundations of our modern day lifestyles. If 70% of a school year failed their exams the finger of blame would be quickly pointed at the teacher. The children evidently did not know the information for the exam.
Walk everyday for at least 20-30 Minutes and perform in a natural living environment is best. (Parks, fields, Gardens, Beach, etc) Please note the walk does not have to be a fast pace, for many people a leisurely stroll is exactly what the doctor ordered. Avoid the hyped up American and/or Western view that exercise should be intense and aimed at 'losing weight' 'burning calories' or 'building muscle' - while these exercise modalities are important they are NOT recommended if you are stressed out.
So my Healthy living advice is, stay active, but don't overdo it. Incorporate physical activity into your everyday routines. Walk to the shops, don't drive or take the bus. Go for a pleasant stroll on a nice day. Ride a bike in the park. Go up and down the stairs several times a day. Just. Keep. Physically. Active.
Buy a good bra: you have probably heard comments about how your breasts get bigger when you are pregnant. This is true, and remains true after pregnancy during the time you are nursing. Good support for your fuller, heavier breasts is important. It helps them not get as saggy after, and relieves your upper back of the pain that comes from supporting heavier bosoms. So, go get fitted for a new bra after you get pregnant, and as your breast size increases.
Your diet can also benefit from the addition of supplements. Because most of us aren't able to eat perfectly each day, adding some vitamins and minerals can help to fill in the gaps. Most physicians will recommend a well-rounded multivitamin each day for healthy adults. Women should consider also taking an additional calcium supplement to help protect their bones. Beneficial healthy habits Both genders can benefit from taking fish oil supplements or adding a few serving of fatty fish to their diets each week as well.
A wonderful, older friend of mine, who has since died, gave the best advice I can think of for healthy living: Get on with it! She lived an active, productive and fulfilling life. And is still missed by many.
You don't always have much say in what goes wrong in your body, but when you sense something is wrong, get it seen to as soon as you possibly can. On the other hand, practice preventive healthy living. Don't drink to excess, don't overeat, don't smoke. "Moderation in all things," is a good motto to live by, especially with advancing years.