I used to be quite healthy. I had a strong immune system, so I rarely caught a cold. My husband even said that I was the healthiest person he knew who didn’t work out.
But starting last year, I started catching colds more often. I also found that it took longer to recover. I’ve come to realize how important stamina and immunity really are.
These days, I can really relate to the saying. “What you eat directly affects your health.” As I pay more attention to my health, I’m trying to eat healthier. I believe that a balanced diet is crucial to maintain good health.
I don’t like exercising, so I don’t make it a point to work out. However, I’m considering doing light exercises that I can incorporate into my daily life, like taking walks or climbing stairs.
relate to - to understand and appreciate someone or something
make it a point to - to give one's attention to (doing something) to make sure that it happens
shake a cold - to recover from or get rid of a cold
in no time - very quickly or very soon
나는 상당히 건강한 사람이었다. 면역력이 강해서 감기에 거의 걸리지 않았다. 심지어 남편은 내가 운동을 하지 않는 사람 중 가장 건강한 사람이라고 말하기도 했다.
하지만 작년부터 감기에 더 자주 걸리기 시작했고, 잘 낫지도 않았다. 체력과 면역력이 얼마나 중요한지 깨달았다.
요즘에는 ‘먹는 음식이 건강에 직접적인 영향을 미친다’는 말에 크게 공감한다. 건강에 더 많은 관심을 기울이면서 더 건강한 식습관을 가지려고 노력 중이다. 건강을 유지하려면 균형 잡힌 식단이 매우 중요하다고 생각한다.
나는 운동을 좋아하지 않아서 따로 챙겨서 하지는 않는다. 하지만 산책이나 계단 오르기처럼 일상생활 속에서 할 수 있는 가벼운 운동을 시작해 보려고 한다.
- Stress at work can directly affect your health. / When I was young, I didn’t realize that my lifestyle could directly affect my health.
- It can be quite expensive to maintain a balanced diet. / A balanced diet is very important if you want to lose weight.
- I make it a point to exercise at least twice a week. / We make it a point to read with our son each weekend.
A: I haven’t been able to shake this cold for over two weeks.
B: Yeah, that’s how colds are these days.
A: I used to recover in no time in the past.
B: It could be because you have a weakened immune system.
A: Yes, I often feel like my body isn’t what it used to be.
B: That’s right. We really need to take good care of our health.
