Physical Health Reflection

This class was actually very interesting and really helped me to open my eyes to the ways in which I have been not focusing on my physical health. When it comes to my present activity level, a lot has changed from the beginning of this class. I have to say that before this class I never made physical activity a priority in my day. I counted walking to class as a form of physical activity, which it was, but not enough. I am a lazy person and would rather be laying around watching Netflix than going to the gym. I also was embarrassed as to how out of shape I have become from high school, I thought it was worse than it actually was. When it comes to my patterns of rest and relaxation, I am very good when it comes to this category. I have …show more content…
Therefore I make sure that no matter what I will get around my 8 hours every night. I will put sleep of homework which is not always a great idea, depending on who you take too. I always relax at the end of the day, before bed, I will either listen to relaxing music or read to calm my body and mind down from the day. I have found that working out actually helps with coping with stress a lot. I usually just spend time with family or work to get my mind off of my stress. However I have found that going to the gym for 45 minutes and just working out really helps with my stress levels. I have created a habit of going to the gym every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, I will do cardio for about 20 minutes and then do whatever I feel like, either weight training or use the machines. I also on Saturdays or Sundays will make sure to run at least a mile and do some type of muscle building exercises. Before I was very lazy when I am at school, I did not do any form of exercise except maybe squats and pushups when I felt super lazy. However when I am home, my family is very active, always outside biking or just playing sports with my little brother. When it is nice outside, I’m outside doing something to …show more content…
I love my junk food, always would rather eat chips than eat an apple. However I have started to change that from this class. I have not given up my junk food however now I pair it with something better. I will eat a salad for lunch and have a small bag of nuts and chocolate so I can get that sweet and salty kick I need. When it comes to my meals, I never have breakfast, if anything I grab a snack bar as I’m running to class and always have a coffee in the morning. I always make sure to have a decent lunch and dinner. I would like to continue with trying to eat better, but I know that I will never be able to fully give up the junk food. I will keep eating the way I am and if I eat something not so good I will make sure to eat something health to someone contradict