A Healthier Life

Part 1. A2. Elementary.

My Daily Habits

I drink water instead of soda now.
Every morning I walk for half an hour.
My day starts with a glass of water.
Do you have a habit like that?
I do not count calories, it is too boring.

Sleep and Waking Up

I go to bed before eleven.
I do not sleep enough on weekdays.
My alarm rings at half past six.
How many hours do you sleep?
Coffee after lunch keeps me awake at night.

Eating Without the Extras

I eat less sugar than before.
We cook at home almost every day.
Vegetables are the cheapest part of my shopping.
I take an apple to work.
Is bread really that bad?

The Gym and Moving More

I go to the gym twice a week.
I take the stairs, not the lift.
My bike stands in the hall, ready to go.
Do you do any sport in winter?
Thirty minutes is enough for me.

When I Fell Off the Wagon

Last month I stopped for two weeks.
It is hard to start again.
I ate pizza three evenings in a row.
Nobody is perfect, and that is fine.
I did not go to the gym in December.

Saying No Politely

No cake for me, thank you.
I do not drink, thanks.
Just water for me, please.
Maybe next time, but not today.
Can I have tea instead?

How I Feel Now

I feel better now.
My back does not hurt anymore.
My old jeans fit again.
Sleep is the first thing I notice.
Do you feel the difference?

Part 2. B1. Intermediate.

My Daily Habits

I have already felt the difference, and it took a month.
I have switched to water instead of soda.
I have started walking before work.
I used to drink two litres of cola a day.
Have you ever tried to change one habit at a time?

Sleep and Waking Up

I try to be in bed by eleven now.
I have not slept properly for a week.
I should put my phone away earlier.
Although I go to bed early, I still wake up tired.
How long does it take you to fall asleep?

Eating Without the Extras

I have cut down on sugar.
We used to order food every evening.
I am going to cook on Sundays for the whole week.
Eating out twice a week is my limit.
Would you like to try a week without sweets?

The Gym and Moving More

I have joined a gym near my house.
I always take the stairs now, although it is six floors.
I could cycle to work, but the road is dangerous.
Since I started running, my knees have stopped complaining.
Do not expect quick results from two workouts.

When I Fell Off the Wagon

I have missed a lot of workouts this month.
I should not have stopped for so long.
Getting back is harder than starting, honestly.
I have been away from the gym since the holidays.
What helps you come back after a break?

Saying No Politely

I would love some, but I am off sugar.
I have given up alcohol for a while.
Could I have sparkling water instead?
It is not about willpower, it is about habit.
Thanks, but I should not, I have an early start tomorrow.

How I Feel Now

I have more energy than last year.
My back has stopped hurting since I changed my chair.
I have lost four kilos without any diet.
People have started asking what I am doing.
Has anything changed for you this year?

Part 3. B2. Upper-Intermediate.

My Daily Habits

Looking back, the only thing that has really changed is my mornings.
I have been drinking water instead of soda since spring.
I have got into the habit of walking before work.
Had I known how easy it was, I would have started earlier.
What would you change if nobody were watching?

Sleep and Waking Up

I would sleep better if I put my phone away earlier.
I had slept badly for weeks before I changed anything.
I have been waking up before the alarm lately, which still surprises me.
My evenings used to be stolen by the phone.
I might have fixed my sleep sooner with less coffee.

Eating Without the Extras

I have cut out sugar almost completely, although I still slip.
I would rather cook at home than order something again.
Half my fridge is filled on Sunday and forgotten by Wednesday.
Having cooked ahead, I stopped buying rubbish on the way home.
Would you have believed me if I had said that cooking is faster?

The Gym and Moving More

I have been going to the gym twice a week since January.
I take the stairs even when I am late, which my knees do not love.
If the bike lane had been finished, I would cycle to work daily.
My plan was built around short workouts, not heroic ones.
Do not be fooled by people who train five times a week.

When I Fell Off the Wagon

I had missed three weeks before I finally went back.
I might not have quit if someone had gone with me.
The hardest part is not the break, it is the shame afterwards.
Having been away for a month, I came back to half my weights.
Why are we so good at punishing ourselves for one missed week?

Saying No Politely

I would have had a slice, but I am trying to stay off sugar.
I would rather stick to water, if nobody minds.
Saying no gets easier once you stop explaining yourself.
I was offered wine three times and survived all three.
Could you have refused without sounding rude?

How I Feel Now

I have been feeling lighter since I started moving more.
My back would still hurt if I had not changed that chair.
Four kilos have gone without my noticing them leave.
What I did not expect was how much calmer I would feel.
Has anyone ever told you that you look rested?

All Three Levels Side by Side

I drink water instead of soda now.
I have switched to water instead of soda.
I have been drinking water instead of soda since spring.

I go to bed before eleven.
I try to be in bed by eleven now.
I would sleep better if I put my phone away earlier.

I eat less sugar than before.
I have cut down on sugar.
I have cut out sugar almost completely, although I still slip.

I take the stairs, not the lift.
I always take the stairs now, although it is six floors.
I take the stairs even when I am late, which my knees do not love.

No cake for me, thank you.
I would love some, but I am off sugar.
I would have had a slice, but I am trying to stay off sugar.

My back does not hurt anymore.
My back has stopped hurting since I changed my chair.
My back would still hurt if I had not changed that chair.