Reading Comprehension Eating habits Full Blast 7 Unit 5

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

Eric used to eat chips and soda while playing video games.

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

Eric found it easy to start exercising.

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

Eric’s doctor suggested he become more active.

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

Eric now eats sugary cereal every morning.

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

Eric exercises to prepare for a basketball team.

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

Eric allows himself a small treat once a week.

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

What did Eric do after school before changing his habits?

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

What made Eric realize he needed to change his lifestyle?

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

What app feature helped Eric improve his breakfast?

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

What does Eric now eat for breakfast?

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

How often does Eric allow himself a treat?

This week’s topic in Teen Talk is staying fit. 16-year-old Eric Gray shares his experience with fitness coach Amanda Reed.

Amanda: So, Eric, what do you think other teenagers can learn from your story?
Eric: Many things, actually. You see, I didn’t use to care about fitness at all.
Amanda: When did that change?
Eric: About a year ago. I used to sit on the couch after school, eating chips and soda while playing video games. I barely exercised, and I didn’t realize how unhealthy my lifestyle was until I couldn’t run for five minutes without getting tired.
Amanda: Wow! What made you change your habits?
Eric: My doctor said I needed to be more active after I started gaining weight. I was also feeling sleepy all the time. So, I decided to join a gym and look for ways to eat healthier.
Amanda: That’s great! Did you find it difficult to start?
Eric: At first, yes. But I downloaded an app that tracks my workouts and meals. It’s like a fitness coach in your pocket!
Amanda: Can you give us an example of how it helped?
Eric: Sure! I used to eat sugary cereal every morning, but the app gave me healthier options. Now I eat oatmeal with fruit or scrambled eggs with spinach.
Amanda: That sounds like a big change! Do you still enjoy treats?
Eric: Yes, but in moderation. I have a small dessert, like a fruit smoothie or a piece of dark chocolate, once a week.

What kind of dessert does Eric enjoy as a treat?