/ˈstæmɪnə/

stam·ina

BrE /ˈstæmɪnə/

NAmE /ˈstæmɪnə/

[U]

the physical or mental strength that enables you to do sth difficult for long periods of time

It takes a lot of stamina to run a marathon.

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/(BrE) 11 stone/(especially NAmE) 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/(especially US) fiber/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 NAmE) quit smoking

Exercise

(BrE) take regular exercise

do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise

play football/hockey/tennis

go cycling/jogging/running

go to/visit/ (especially NAmE) 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 BrE) 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