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by evo_9 5732 days ago
Blood-work/full physical is a good suggestion to start with.

I'd second the need for working out, or at the very minimum getting 'active'. You might find it's better to do something like play a sport, or take up swimming versus 'working out'.

I would also recommend taking a multi-vitiamin. Hit your local WholeFoods or Vitamin Cottage (or something similar).

Other than that, adjusting/being more conscientious of what you're eating is something else to get on. Making small adjustments can go along way. For example, I always eat a salad with my dinners - just a habit of my up-bringing. You might consider ordering fruit or even coleslaw instead of fries. Or brewed tea instead of a Coke.

Making small adjustments like this goes a long way. Once you get the ball rolling in the other (healthy) direction it gets easier; suddenly that rock-climbing class you always thought about doing seems like a fun way to spend Saturday instead of more inactivity.

Of course it's all about balance... inactivity can be a good thing if you are doing things like learning to play an instrument, reading a good book, or just enjoying your family/friends company.