Collocations Diet and exercise
Weight
put on/​gain/​lose weight/​a few kilos/​a few pounds
watch/​control/​struggle with your weight
be/​become seriously overweight/​underweight
be/​become clinically/​morbidly obese
achieve/​facilitate/​promote/​stimulate weight loss
slim down to 70 kilos/(British English) 11 stone/(especially North American English) 160 pounds
combat/​prevent/​tackle/​treat obesity
develop/​have/​suffer from/​struggle with/​recover from anorexia/​bulimia/​an eating disorder
be on/​go on/​follow a crash/​strict diet
have/​suffer from a negative/​poor body image
have/develop a positive/​healthy body image
Healthy eating
eat a balanced diet/​healthily/​sensibly
get/​provide/​receive adequate/​proper nutrition
contain/​get/​provide essential nutrients/​vitamins/​minerals
be high/​low in calories/​fat/​fibre/​protein/​vitamin D/​Omega-3 fatty acids
contain (no)/use/​be full of/​be free from additives/​chemical preservatives/​artificial sweeteners
avoid/​cut down on/​cut out alcohol/​caffeine/​fatty foods
stop/​give up/ (especially North American English) quit smoking
Exercise
(British English) take regular exercise
do moderate/​strenuous/​vigorous exercise
play football/​hockey/​tennis
go cycling/​jogging/​running
go to/​visit/ (especially North American English) hit/​work out at the gym
strengthen/​tone/​train your stomach muscles
contract/​relax/​stretch/​use/​work your lower-body muscles
build (up)/gain muscle
improve/​increase your stamina/​energy levels/​physical fitness
burn/​consume/​expend calories
Staying healthy
be/​get/​keep/​stay healthy/​in shape/(especially British English) fit
lower your cholesterol/​blood pressure
boost/​stimulate/​strengthen your immune system
prevent/​reduce the risk of heart disease/​high blood pressure/​diabetes/​osteoporosis
reduce/​relieve/​manage/​combat stress
enhance/​promote relaxation/​physical and mental well-being