Monday, May 9, 2011

Not Complete but Moving Forward!

How can I conclude this class when there are so many unanswered questions? I have learned different topics throughout the semester and if I had to pick my favorite subject it would definitely be on fitness/healthy lifestyle.
Plan A
I can sit here, rambling on and on about all the different areas that were covered and possibly just satisfy for a good grade.
OR
Plan B
I could sit here and explain exactly what I have learned and get a good start on a better healthier life!
OK I have made my decision....I am going with Plan B.
What I have learned and managed to do is this:
  •  I am sleeping through the entire night and feeling refreshed in the morning.
  • I am keeping track of everything that I eat on a daily basis.
  • I am watching how many calories I intake everyday.
  • I exercise everyday whether it is walking, weight lifting, dancing, aerobics, or swimming. (I have overcome my fear of water so I am off to a great start.)
  • I go to the dentist, doctor regularily and am actually taking care of myself along with helping others in my home.
  • I have not kicked the coffee yet, but have cut down the amount I drink everyday tremendously.
  • With the recent medical issues in the household, it has taken alot out of me, but am managing my school work, housework, and spending time with family.
  • I have learned to keep with the Alternative medicines instead of relying on medicines that will mess up my life.
This video inspired me to try Zumba classes and I do not think I could go on without it in my schedule. So energetic and enthusiasm has kept me interested. Take a look and see how much fun it really is!
I recently weighed myself and almost fell over when I saw that I had gained weight rather than lost this past week. I then decided to take a look at my daily log to find out exactly where I went wrong....Come to find out, I did everything correctly and with what we have all learned about working out is muscle weighs more than fat....and it was just that. I am starting to re-develop my muscles in my legs due to dancing, zumba, aerobics, and walking! Do I feel better now that I know this? Absolutely! After I start losing my areas of much needed sliming (belly, legs, arms, and etc...) I will be trying something of an exotic nature which seems alot of fun and looks like it could really keep me in shape! Take a look:)
And it's not singing!!
Now onto what I feel I have been lacking on during this semester. If I had to pick, it would definitely be some of my questions and replies during the modules. I will improve on this even though it is our last module, but hey I may just learn something for the future!
Feedback on my discussion I would say was thoroughly complete and had an efficient amount of information provided within my replies to others. I spent a great amount of time researching each area and supplied what I thought the others would benefit from including myself. It was not my favorite subject, but had some great points that interested me and kept me from dozing off while reading the text. I have seen many students selling their texts back to the school store and sat there thinking why in the world would they do that? Then it clicked...they do not want because a) They are young and like to party so they want/need the money b) They have no money for gas so they can go out to whatever club/party c) They do not want the book to take up space on the book shelves that are most likely filled with empty cans, magazines, or fashion accesories (female-nailpolish, makeup, hair accesories...male-wallet,comb/brush, and whatever else a college male would have) or d) ALL of the Above!!
I am keeping my book and will have it to look back on in the next years to follow. Who knows I may need it when I transfer to my 4 year college and am sitting there writing on a subject for a health class, or maybe even need it for the summer when I am teaching the cheerleaders about how to stay fit. All I do know for fact is that my money spent on this text was very well spent.
This course being my first on-line class has opened up a whole new world to me. I have had an amazing time during this semester even though I was not in a classroom setting. I have been able to stay home, closer to my family and have been able to take care of myself better. It has inspired me to keep going throughout the summer time and Yep you guessed it- 12 credits , which is 4 courses = ALL on-line!! I have also taken a math course on-line and with taking another math course my first semester, I feel I have learned and benefited more from the on-line math class than I did actually being taught in the classroom. I am sad to be at the end of the semester and this class. Even though I am not finished with my degree yet, I still will miss this class.
Here are a few videos that I listen to while I am typing, working out to, or just relaxing and creating a dance routine.




I could be posting for awhile but do need to end this somewhere. I will keep my healthy lifestyle going and will keep my family doing the same. In the field that I have chosen to go towards Strength and Conditioning Coach and Physical Education Teacher, a healthy lifestyle will help me along the way. The future keeps looking better each day!

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