To sign 'healthy', start with both hands open, palms facing your chest, and fingers slightly spread. Place your hands on your upper chest near your shoulders. Pull both hands outward and slightly downward away from your body, closing them into fists (S-handshapes) as you move. The motion should be firm to convey a sense of strength and wellness.
Sign 'I', 'WANT', 'STAY', and then use the firm chest-to-fist motion for 'HEALTHY'.
Sign 'EAT', 'VEGETABLES', and then finish with the sign for 'HEALTHY'.
Sign 'TODAY', 'YOU', 'FEEL', and then 'HEALTHY', making sure to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'WANT', 'STAY', and then use the firm chest-to-fist motion for 'HEALTHY'.
Sign 'EAT', 'VEGETABLES', and then finish with the sign for 'HEALTHY'.
Sign 'TODAY', 'YOU', 'FEEL', and then 'HEALTHY', making sure to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
They are very similar! 'Brave' often starts the same way but moves forward more forcefully. 'Strong' typically starts with fists already formed or moves from the shoulders. 'Healthy' specifically pulls from the chest into fists.
While they are related concepts, 'heal' or 'recover' often use different signs, such as the sign for 'improve' or 'get better'. 'Healthy' describes the state of being well rather than the process of healing.
You don't need to press hard, but your open hands should lightly touch or be very close to your upper chest before pulling away and closing into fists.
