Hi popi,
Yes 30 minutes a day is good if you are running, and alternating other days with some strength training and yoga. You will benefit from various challenges, accomplishments and rewards.
You are right about food. I ate more than my share of Doritos years ago. Now I eat more than my share of spinach salad, blueberries and salmon – to name a few of my favorites.
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