Everyone join fitness and nutrition programs with different goals, ranging from simply trying to stay physically active, to keep fit and to some its part of their lifestyle. My fitness goals are getting fit and staying in shape while the nutrition goal is to adapt a healthy lifestyle through clean eating. Six months after my 20 th birthday, I noticed I had gained 15 kilograms; I got worried as I could not fit in my favorite clothes but I did not make any change to lose the extra pounds. Last month, I noticed I had put on more weight in a short period, and I was really unhappy with my body weight. Moreover, I started having panic attacks, and I could barely walk for long distances. I wanted to feel full of energy and happy and thus decided to visit the hospital where the physician recommended I take fitness classes and change my lifestyle since I was obese and risked a chronic medical condition. That is the reason I set the weight-loss goal in the fitness and nutrition plan.
Adapting to changes can be challenging and thus one needs some realistic goals as it is easy to become frustrated once you do not hit your target. I enrolled in the fitness program to lose weight and am also specific on how many kilograms that I want to lose. Having a set goal is important since it will motivate you and you look focused. I am involved in different strategies to help me in my weight loss journey. One has to take some steps that will assist one achieve their set goals and set a reasonable timeframe. I want to lose 30kg as per the doctor’s advice set for 30-40 weeks. To achieve this aim, I have picked activities that are realistic, comfortable and achievable. For example;
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• Exercising daily for a set of time like 45minutes
• Cutting down junk food intake
• Eating smaller food portions
• Eating nutritional foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and wholegrain foods
• Reduction in consumption of refined sugars
• Aerobic activities such as skipping and walking
For the nutritional goal to adopt the new lifestyle, I do clean eating where use SparkPeople website to track my food intake and get a recommendation on what to eat. To see myself achieve my goal and not being too hard on myself, I have changed to a healthy lifestyle such as eating a balanced diet and nutritious food. This strategy works as a fitness and a nutritional goal.
The expected results and overall health improvement
With these exercise routines, I expect to lose the 30kgs or something close to that at the end of my timeframe. Adopting the clean eating lifestyle will lead to healthy body and it will be difficult falling ill since the immune system is strong. Losing weight will have the following impacts on my body:
• Decreased blood pressure which the doctor warned about
• Improved stamina and mobility
• Sleeping easier as a result of easier breathing
Good nutrition aids in the growth and development of the body. A nutritious diet also helps reduce the risks for many health conditions such as diabetes, malnutrition, and obesity (ODPHP, 2016).
Resources to help sustain positive changes
Lifestyle changes require time, commitment and support. Involving a family member or joining a support group on my journey will keep me motivated and accountable. It becomes easier to achieve one’s goal once you have someone you can share your successes and struggles. For healthy habits joining SparkPeople to guide on what to eat is helpful in achieving and maintaining your goals.
References
ODPHP. (2016, October 27). Nutrition and Weight Status. Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/nutrition-and-weight-status
