everything I learned. It was very motivational for me and at the very end I was able to get on track and will continue to do so in
my days, months and weeks to come. The websites were very helpful as well as my new knowledge of labels on things I eat,
how much it I should intake daily as well as how many calories I am to eat daily. It was great to learn so much about heart
rates and the importance of not only a balance diet but exercise as well.
During these weeks I have increased my exercise and began to work out four times a week which is great when I was not
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I am now refocused and ready to move forward and continue on with my journey and reach my final goal of 163 pounds.
This will be a slow steady process through lifestyle change as well as exercise. I learned that the simplest things can be
considered exercise and doing something is better than doing nothing.
When breaking down diet and exercise I realized that they are required for evaluating lifestyle checks towards a healthier
future. One apart from the other may be able to do the job but may not provide all the answers to my health concerns. Diet
alone may prove to be a good answer to preventing further weight gain that may lead to obesity.Eating a good diet may also
be able to help me choose healthy options to eat that will further repay me and my daughter in terms of a healthier life in the
future. By eating well, I will be likely to avoid foods that can cause a variety of diseases.
Exercise is key in heart health and fitness. With the proper exercise, I will be more able to strengthen my body and set …show more content…
Calories in must equal calories out to keep my weight steady, and to
lose a few pounds, I must burn more calories than I eat. It is very easy to learn how many calories is in what we are eating.
Foods now have labels on them and most restaurants place their calories per serving on a brochure or on their website.
Calorie levels for other standalone foods maybe taken from the internet as well including fruits, vegetables, or whole grains. It
is important to read food labels and use it to modify how much I eat. People should always look for the Amount per serving in
the label and take note of the calories.
Portion control is also something that I learned during this course. It is important to know the portions in which I eat in order
to calculate the exact amount of calories I take in for each food. I will have to know how to get one serving for the different
food items that I include in my daily diet. Some foods will require measuring cups to identify the serving size such as