December Post- "Secrets to Healthy Holiday Eating"

 As most of us know all too well, trying to eat healthy during the holidays is a tricky task. It’s easy to over-indulge with so many tasty treats around. The article discusses healthy holiday eating from Thanksgiving Day to New Year in the U.S. It states that American adult gain five to eight pounds in the short interval of holiday season which could be a healthy-eating disaster. It offers tips for a healthy-eating progress including file up on fiber foods, control food microenvironment and zero out skippable choices. This article has been my favorite source for the past month, it gave me really good tips that I was actually able to follow during the holidays.

November Blog

For this past month I have been drinking this protein shake after every workout. My mentor actually recommended this drink because it does not contain any sugar,oils, or artificial flavors. It is also a healthy choice, it has all the right nutrition's that a protein shake should have and it's gluten free. It is highly recommended to drink a protein shake within an hour after working out to fuel muscle growth. The theory of this is that proper protein timing leads to bigger long-term gains in strength and lean body mass.

Blog 11- EQ

1. I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ. 

2. 
 a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
I think it does meet the rule of three criteria because you can find more research on this topic and it is not a yes/no question. It allows you to argue a point because there are plenty ways to lose weight. The wording makes sense and there is no extra words that are just there.
 b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
 This EQ meets the rule of three because there isn't one answer to the question, one can research criminal convictions to answer the question, and the question makes sense.

 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
I do not think this EQ meets the rule of three because it does not really provide a framework for studies. there is not much research you can do on this topic, it is more of an opinion. You can argue a point but that wont really matter because every customer is different.


 d.  How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain? 
 This EQ meets the three criteria because it calls for research of medical articles, is not a yes or no question because there are many answers and the question is formatted in a way where you know what it's asking.

3. EQ Draft:  What is the most efficient way to live a healthy/fit life? 

Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

1. Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
What I'm most proud of is that I remembered my information and I made time. I knew my information but since I was nervous I thought that I wouldn't remember.
 
2. Questions to Consider
       a.What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?

       AE       P          AP       CR       NC

       b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
The reason that I feel that I deserve a "P" because I covered all the points that were on the contract and I made time.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
What worked was showing my personal workout plan, the different exercises and how the meals should be eaten in portions.

4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
 What I would do differently is not freakout as much and try to stay calm.

October Personal Workout Plan

For the month of October I was given this calendar by my mentor. Basically it tells me what I'm suppose to do each day. "PT" stands for my workout sessions with my mentor, which are on Mondays and Wednesdays. The other days are my independent component days, except for  Saturdays and Sundays. On the top left right below where my name is located,  my goals for this month are written there which are Primary-Strength and gain muscle, Secondary-Tone overall muscle, and nutrition-eat more protein 3 meals, 3 snacks. I really enjoyed working with my mentor this month. She is really nice and helpful with my senior topic. I'm really glad to have her as my mentor. I feel like she has help me not only on my project but also with my fitness goals as well. 

Blog 8 - Research and Working EQ

1.  What is your working EQ?

What is the most efficient way to loose body fat?

2. What is a possible answer to your working EQ? Please write the answer in thesis format.

•  You must consume fewer calories than you burn.
• In order to reduce fat you must do cardio, because cardio is what utilizes body fat, as an energy source  during exercise it’ll be the only way it’ll burn body fa.              

3.  What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ? 

 

The most important source that I have used that has hepled me come up with an answer to my EQ is a book called "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" by Tom Venuto. This book was published about a year ago making the information contained in the book fairly recent. The author who is a body builder helps you achieve your goals whether is burning fat or building muscle by giving you tips and secrets.

4.  Who is your mentor, or where are you doing mentorship, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?

 

My mentor is Brenda Prokop she is a personal trainer at the 24 Fitness center, at the city of Industry.  She's helping me answer my EQ by personally training me and giving me tips on how to lose body fat. I have a personal meal and exercise plan that was made by her, which helps me make sure that I'm eating the right nutrition's and exercises to maintain my body fat in the right percentage.

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Approval

1. What I plan to do for my 30 hour of Independent Component is have my own private workout sessions with my personal trainer and following my own personal workout plan that she helped me formed. She will be giving me  tips on the proper techniques and the function of each workout. I will also be learning about the right nutrition that your body should be consuming. 

2. To show evidence of my 30 hours of Independent Component, I will not only show it physically but I will also show by having pictures and videos while training with my trainer.

3. By training with my mentor it'll help me get a better understanding on how to maintain a fit lifestyle. All  this information will culminate  to create an answer my senior topic and essential question.