Nutritional Concepts has truly been an invaluable learning experience for me. I have learned so much during this course that I will be able to use not only for myself but so that I can help others as well. While reading and processing the information I noticed there were some things in my diet that I know really need attention otherwise it could cause trouble for my health in the near future. I have decided to modify my diet in the following way, asking my wife to hold me accountable for what I've told her are my goals: which are to clean up my diet and tone up my body. To do so, I am giving up the following junk that I consume on a regular basis, soda, chocolate, white breads and pastas and refined sugars. I also commit to eating more fruits and vegetables and will make at least half of all grains whole. I will also increase my lean meat consumption while cutting out processed meats altogether.
I also committed to taking our two dogs for a brisk walk every day in an attempt to add on to my already fairly active routine as well as starting a stretching routine to increase my flexibility and overall agility.
I know this will be hard and will challenge me immensely some days, however I know that it is not only in my best interest to do these things, but it's in the best interest of my family as well. I want my life to be balanced. I want to eat yummy food that I not only enjoy, but that make me feel good from the inside out. I want to experience that optimal health because we only get one chance in this life and I do not want to be stuck on the sideline because I made bad nutritional choices and suffer from chronic disease. Nutrition is such valuable knowledge to have gained through this and I am so glad that I am ending my Ashford career with this class!
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