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Assignment Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan

In this paper I will talk about what my eating habits are, how I am exercising and I will also talk about I am going to do to change what I am eating and what I am going to do with how I am exercising. Not only to lose weight but also to have a healthier me for my children and my husband.

The last nine weeks I have been looking what my current diet and exercise habits are and I have learned a lot. Along with that I have read what the USDA Food Pyramid Guide and exercise recommendations. I am trying to change what I knew that I had some work do to stay healthy and to live longer I need to change some eating habits that I have as well as exercise more than I have as well. What I have done is I have combined what I have learned from these resources with my class over the last nine weeks that will help me with my diet, and exercise plan for myself for the next six months and help me obtain where I want to be for a healthier me.(foodpyramid.com)

What I will be addressing the eating and exercising of my current lifestyle and talking about how I will change this to make my life better and healthier. I am trying to eat healthier diet already, but there is always room for changes when talking about eating and exercising. I am not eating a large amount of fruit; this will help me make more choices when creating a nutrition plan. In the winter time I am not eating or drinking many dairy products, which is a big source of calcium and vitamin D. I live in the western side of the United States where the skies remain cloudy in the fall and winter. I am currently working outside underneath a protected cover, so I am not exposed to much sun to maintain vitamin D levels. The rest of my diet consists of different types of meat, whole grains, and some vegetables mostly at night.

Since I work outdoors, I am not exercising on the job. My job requires me to be standing and just using my arms to throw things. I rely on my...