getting a little healthier, over the summer Options

[bambamboozle]

okay, well, I'm not really healthy and it sucks. I'm not saying I'm fat because I know I'm not, just I want to live a healthier life style. The thing is, my mom is sort of...fat, so things around the house aren't that healthy and I was never raised to be active.
So, I want to try to get healthier over the summer. Thing is, I don't want to have to run outside in 90-100 degree weather (I live in Texas). So, do you guys know what I can do that will help me lose some weight and get healthier. Something that I could slowly progress into perhaps. I'm concentrating more on my lower body (calfs, abs, thighs) Plus what kind of foods should I eat... without going on a drastic diet that is?
Any help from here would be nice.

[KissMe2408]

I'm glad you want to live a little more healthier :) I've got some tips for yah. You don't have to go on some drastic diet or nething...Next time your mom goes shopping ask her to buy some health food. (fruits, vegetables..) You can even make a list for her. :) . lol, If you cut down on the soda, and up the water that would be really great for you. You don't have to eat like a rabbit and eat only salads, but just eat everything in porportion and make sure to have veggies and fruits :) And you don't have to cut out carbs. You know there are good carbs and bad carbs? lol. Complex and Simple. Simple Carbs are bad for you, they are like pizza, pasta, white bread...ect....Complex Carbs are good for you :) and they include whole grains, fruits..raw fruits, whole wheat pasta and bread. If you just substiute those lil things, that will make a difference :)

As for excercising, you don't have to run outside in the 90% degree weather lol. You can get alot of excercise by swimming by the way...Swimming laps is def good for your body, and also fun :) lol. You can easily do situps and lunges inside your house, and walk up and down the steps a bunch of times :) just remember to drink lots of water :D..ok i'm done lol