The 7 steps to Healthy Living is not magic, it is common sense. There is no  mathematical formula that you have to memorize in these steps. The steps are just the basics that everyone should follow.   

Step One: go to your doctor and get a physical. If your doctor does not do it, ask for a complete blood work. This will check your cholesterol, thyroid levels, nutrion levels, blood count, and more.

With the right blood work done you can even find what your B12 level is, your iron level, basically the works. If you have any medical concerns talk to your doctor, ie high blood pressure, cholesterol. Ask your doctor about any medical advice before changing your diet and exercising.

 
Step Two: change the way you eat. No more all you can eat buffets, no more big macs or krispy kreme. You need to eat a variety "healthy" of foods. A balanced diet is one that includes all the food groups. Explained in the new USDA food guide pyramid.

Step Three: exercise, there are many activities you can do to get plenty of exercise. You do not have to do the same thing every day, exercise can get boring, especially if you do the same thing over and over again. If you are short of time visit this post about "To Busy To Exercise?" If you have 30 minutes to an hour a day then start an exercise routine.

Adults should accumulate 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week, and to improve cardiovascular endurance, 20 to 60 minutes on three to five days per week.

Most people find this hard to start. You should also add a working out (strength training) routine to your weekly exercise program. You can do this by machine weight, also called free weight stations, or weighted dumbells and bars with plates. Just because you "lift weigths" does not mean you will get buffed or huge. You can lift weights to tone and add definition, or get ripped.

 

Step Four: get plenty of rest and sleep. Atleast 8 hours a night. Some Dr's say between 6 to 8, but if you get 8 then you will notice the difference. This lets you rest your body as well as you mind.

Step Five: When in doubt ask, get help, get advice. The only stupid question is the one not asked.

Step Six: Find a network of friends that will support you. The old saying "Sleep with dogs and you get fleas" During this time get support from friends, mentors, coaches, and lovers.

I have a facebook page go there, like my page and enjoy. James Woods facebook 

Step Seven: This is the most important of all... Believe in yourself. If you think you cant then you will not. Self esteem, self motivation, self assurance, Be the Change you Want to See in the World: Mahatma Gandhi

As Carl Jung said, "When you stop making the effort, your batteries go flat, and life loses it's glory."

Do not let yourself tell you no. Small changes, can lead to greater outcomes.  

The seven steps to living healthy is basically common sense. Some of the things listed are not the easiest things to start. But I promise I promise you that if you start the steps the climb will only get easier as you go.