Personal Reflection Paper

The greatest success I had with this project was having better evaluations of the food that I eat throughout the day. From evaluating what I eat throughout the day, I have been able to amount figure out the appropriate amount of each macro nutrient I need. For example, if there is a moment that my blood sugar feels lower, I know that I need to consume a food source high in protein. This will balance my blood sugar level, as well as give my muscles the ability to recover and keep my metabolism running appropriately. When my body is lacking protein, my blood sugar gets low and my metabolism slows down, causing my body to store fat and run on less energy. In turn, I have less energy and feel light-headed. This is often followed by a headache and …show more content…
However, when I have too many carbs in my meals, I will feel extra sluggish and tiresome. This is because my body is taking in more than it is prepared for and actually has to use more energy, initially, in order to hold the food. I notice this effect more from bread products than fruits and vegetables. When I utilize fruits and vegetables as my primary carbohydrate source, I feel rejuvenated, full of energy, and do not feel bloated or sluggish. From this project, I will be able to make decisions for my health that will be the most beneficial. An example of a great day of eating habits would consists of as follows: breakfast would normally be a non or low fat Greek yogurt with fruit, eat nuts for a snack a few hours later, lunch would be made up a great source of protein such as grilled chicken with a vegetable source, then a snack in the late afternoon of a protein bar that is relatively high in protein but low in total calories, then dinner would be of the same caliber of lunch, and a snack after dinner if I plan to stay …show more content…
As each person has different goals and aspirations, the same would be seen in the results of their project. I have realized that the theory of Health Behavior depends on the mindset of an individual and their passion towards making a change. A health behavior change can also range from small changes, such as selecting optimal health options, to large changes, such as exercising daily and having a planned out diet. This project has also encouraged me to take a greater importance in my physical activity. Before my project, I would work out when time allowed, but now I ensure I exercise at least three times a week. From this project, I must remember to maintain my mindset and remain determined to make a change for optimal