Personalized Nutrition and Exercise

Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan

Ravon B. Ford

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March 4, 2012

Ryan Adams

Throughout this course I have learned a lot about not only nutrition, but also how the body works when it come to using the nutrients. I believe I have learned some of the tools need to maintain a healthier lifestyle with the diet and exercise choices I have become aware of. The biggest problem when forming a nutrition and exercise plan is to not fall back into old or bad habits. With the use of My Pyramid Plan and other nutrition and dietary tools in can be simple to develop and meet nutrition, exercise, or weight loss goals that last throughout one's life.

When developing an exercise plan, a nutrition plan has to be implemented along with it in order to achieve the desired results. So, my nutrition plan is going to be based off exercise plan. My exercise plan consists of 2 days of strength and muscle building exercises, 2 days of toning exercises, 1 or 2 days of circuit training; and 30 to 45 minutes of cardio or high intensity interval training (HIIT) at the end of each workout. And, because the body functions off of the nutrients provided in food; it needs the proper balance of these nutrients to perform daily tasks and exercises. I have assimilated a principal nutrition plan and have noticed that I have begin to feel better, and perform better in the gym. And, the cravings for junk food are slowly disappearing.

My nutrition plan basically comes down to this. I have incorporated, at least what I feel, the right assortment of foods to appease our body's nutritional needs and energy needs. My breakfast is fiber and protein rich, my lunch consists of balanced mix of carbohydrates and protein, and my dinner is more protein-based with the slight amount of fiber rich foods. But the most important part of planning a nutrition or meal plan is portion size.

Portion size is probably the number one impediment and the most under estimated barrier when it comes to nutrition. It is very important to measure each portion accurately to ensure that you're not taking in unnecessary or unneeded calories. It is also important to not skip or miss meals or it off schedule, follow fad diets or; skimp on fruits and vegetables, which is a vital source of nutrients. And finally, skipping or decreasing sugary drinks and adding or drinking more water to your diet. Drinking water is vital because, in any conditioning program, it helps hydrate the body and aids in every aspect of bodily function.

In order to stay on the path I'm currently on nutritionally set four personal goals. My first nutritional goal is to continue to increase