Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
• reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
• addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
• regulate: To control something with rules or laws
• healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
• bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
• food: What people and animals eat to live
• defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease