Persuasive Essay On Health Change

Currently, I do not have any diagnosed health problems, however I there are a large amount of diseases that run in my family, which puts me at greater risk to contracting them. As a result, I should be taking preventative measures to insure that I will have longevity and overall health wellness. Therefore my health change behavior goals are to workout consistently, and to eat less processed snacks and pastries. While these seem like simple changes , in the past I have struggled with staying consistent with my goals because I do not make time for them and I tend to forget the benefits in the process. I have chosen these specific goals because they fit in with each other and will ultimately help me to achieve my desired outcome which is weight

Even though my physique does not appear to be overweight, I know that the weight I am at is not healthy for my height. Another short term goal would be an increase in my productivity and energy. I tend to feel fatigued in the afternoon , but making these changes should give me more energy to do my daily task. The main long term benefit would be preventing the onset of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. These three chronic disease are on both sides of my family, therefore I need to take even more precaution and control my behaviors since I cannot control my genetics. Lastly a second long term benefit would be savings on healthcare cost. By not acquiring these diseases , there is less chance that I will have to pay for prescription medications, emergency fees or any treatments for the

On the first day, I will meal prep my healthy meals and snacks for the next 4-5 days, and continue to cook new meals every few days as I run out . These meals and snacks will include a lot of fruits and vegetables with a limited amount of animal protein and carbs. When I do consume protein , it will be mainly be lean protein such as chicken or turkey. I will also refrain from consuming dairy products and processed snacks. Although I will not calorie count I will still portion out all my meals and snacks. As for my workout regimen, I want to exercise at least 5 times a week and take two rest days. The workouts will be different everyday and focus on specific areas , the three different workout patterns will be back and biceps , legs and triceps and shoulders and chest. I will do this pattern for three days and then take a rest day and do another series of the pattern. By scheduling them like this I can make sure every part of my body is getting toned. There will be 20 minutes of cardio before every 30 minute workout of muscle training, and a 10 minute ab workout everyday since this is my biggest problem area. In the beginning I will start with fairly simple workouts with very low weight, as the days progress I will up my weight and do more difficult workouts. I hope to lose at least a pound a week , and to eventually reach my goal weight of 120