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__What’s the right sport for you? __ What’s the right sport for you? Do you know? Well if you don’t here is something that can help you decide. Since there are so many sports out there, you can play more than 1, but remember school should come first. media type="custom" key="589325" You should first think “Should I play on a team, or alone.” If you say on a team then you have a larger variety. You could play basketball, football, volleyball, Ice hockey, or you could take cheerleading lessons or dance. If you play a team sport make sure it’s something your passionate about, and you’d give up something for. You are playing on a team and there are other people counting on you. So if you miss every game or meet, your team may get upset. Especially if you are the team’s star player. If you’re better at sports alone go for it. You don’t really need a team for tennis but it’s nice to have a team. Sports like track and field, cross-country, swim team, gymnastics and wrestling are all sports in which one person competes. Those are probably the sports you want to stick with if you like having your own team, consisting of you. So which sport do you like to play or are interested in?

How much sleep do you need? How much sleep do you get? Most teens get only about 6-7 hours of sleep each night, but to perform your best you need to sleep 8 or 9 hours every night. If you don’t get the intended amount of sleep it could hurt your health. The lack of sleep can also lead to emotional problems. Or maybe even to problems within a relationship. It can also make you fall behind in school. If you think you are getting enough sleep you may not be. If you’re not getting enough sleep there will be some signs. Like not being able to get up in the morning, inability to pay attention, falling asleep in school, feeling of moodiness, or depression. Sleep can affect your life so much. When you are old enough to drive, it can get pretty dangerous. The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration estimates that 1,500 people are killed every year in crashes caused by drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 who are simply tired.(That’s a lot and you don’t want to be one of them.) There are ways to get plenty of sleep though. You can try going to bed earlier. Set a regular bed time and follow it. If you are too attached to your computer or TV, just try reading a book. Trust me, it will relax you. Exercising can also help you a lot. Just do a couple push-ups or crunches each day to help ware you out. Or play team sports. One other way to make sure you get those hours of sleep, is to have the right environment. It should be on the darker side, while you’re sleeping. It also helps if the room is a little on the colder side. A big blanket can put you to sleep in a breeze. Lots of noise can also be a turnoff, though. If you live in a noisy house, try shutting the door. If that doesn’t help, make a do not disturb sign. Maybe the noise will move to the other side of the house. If you share a room, make sure you both go to bed at the same time. That way it won’t get loud suddenly, when someone comes in. When you wake, the first thing to do is turn on the light. A bright light will get you motivated to get up and start the day. So make sleeping a part of your schedule, and keep a regular bedtime. I hope these tips will help you get to sleep tonight!!!

EXERCISING Exercising is something done to get fit. You can do this many of ways. Sports can help out with this a lot. Exercising can help you lose weight, become fit, or shape your body. There are many ways to do this but this article is going to focus on the ways to exercise and the outcomes or benefits. These are the 2 side, or parts of exercising. To get the outcomes of exercising you have to know how to exercise.  There are many ways for you to exercise, including skating, riding a bike, raking the yard, walking a dog, or playing tag or another game involving lots of movement. If you don’t think you could keep yourself going with the exercising, try it with a friend. If that doesn’t work for you, you could join a sports team. It will keep you motivated, and working hard. You can join whatever kind of team you want. Like swim team, cheerleading, football, baseball, tumbling, or just taking dancing lessons. Whatever floats your boat?  If you are better working by yourself, maybe you could try something that will only take you. You could get some chalk and play hopscotch, or when a commercial break comes on the television, lie down and see how many push-ups or sit-ups you can do in 1 commercial. Maybe you could race or challenger a family member to see who can do the most. These are all good ways of exercising, but one thing that is a must is determination. SET YOUR MIND TO IT AND DO IT!!!

Sodas, chips, candy, oh my!!= Are you the type of person that likes junk food? Well most kids around the age of 10-14 think that they couldn’t live without. Out of all junk food, Candy and sodas are probably the most popular. Sodas, chips, and Candy are so addicting because of the high sugar and caffeine amount. It’s almost just as addicting as smoking. With food though, you can stop whenever. Step 1: Step away from the soda. First you need to replace your favorite soft drink with a cool-aid type drink or water. Water is really what your body needs. It keeps you hydrated longer which makes your body feel better. Your mind stays alert and busy, which is __VERY__ good for school. During the summer more soda is drank then anytime in the year. That isn’t very healthy. Step 2: Snacks that are healthy! When you get home from school, or any other activity and your stomach is growling grab a apple, grapes, oatmeal bar, or another fruit or treat. Don’t go straight for the chips, candy bars, or other unhealthy snack. Fruits and vegetables can make great snacks if you know what you like. __At the bottom of this page you will a link to some delicious, healthy snacks.__ Step 3: Get used to the new things! Don’t be afraid to try new healthy things! Some can be good and others aren’t the best. It just depends on what your taste buds like. When you’re out to eat, pick something you think that you will like it doesn’t have to be the healthiest but don’t pick a extra large hamburger, cheese, large fries, and the biggest drink you’ve ever seen. Just moderation, or portion, goes a long way. So now that you have these tips, try them!!