Ideal Scenarios

Throughout this paper you will find that it is going to be discussing many things. Some of those things are to describe a current health problem or nutritional need that I may be experiencing, four nutritional or physical exercise goals, the actions taken to meet each goal, the anticipated setbacks or difficulties and the approaches to overcome them, the outcomes by which to measure success, evidence of the plans effectiveness by addressing the identified problem or need, and the evaluation of potential health risks that may develop if the plan is not implemented. So basically this paper is going to be about a realistic nutrition and exercise plan that best suits me.

Best health practices and worksite wellness program is about engaging with employees to understand what they want, taking a tactical method about looking at health holistically. According to Lacoma, (1999 -2014), these worksite wellness programs are intended to help the workers upgrade their health and maintain healthy lifestyles. This package includes exercises, variety of care and treatment for various illnesses (mental and emotional health), healthy food, on time check up reminders, outlined health checks assessments, consultations and therapy. Moreover, Engelman (2012) determined that many of the conditions impacting workers were preventable and requires increased amounts of education, screening, encouragement and benefits to help understand how these affect the quality of their lives. These shifts gained prominence during the 1990s from increased research, about the importance of prevention and the advantages it can provide employers inside the marketplace.The recent Affordable Care Act workplace wellness provisions on implementation and expansion of employer wellness programs serves a great means to offer great opportunity of improving the citizen 's health and also control health care spending. The effectiveness and benefits of such programs should be evaluated to encourage opportunities to support healthier workplaces (Kisberg, (2014).

Weight management can be assisted through improvement in food and medical stuff, physical activity or behavioral change, with a combination of all three being most effective. Where possible, increased physical activity should be adopted, with 150-300 minutes of moderate activity, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous activity each week, which has been associated with improved health outcomes, irrespective of weight loss. The level of physical activity recommended will be dependent on an individual’s BMI, fitness levels, commodities and age.(Prof.hankey (2006))

K. Speroni in “Designing Exercise and Nutrition Programs to Promote Normal Weight Maintenance for Nurses” discusses challenges to exercise and healthy eating for nurses, along with the design and implementation of an evidence-based wellness program at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. Obesity is a nationwide problem and the necessity to integrate healthier lifestyle habits into daily living applies not only to patients but also to nurses. With the average age of nurses approaching 50, it is important that nurses have both the physical health and stamina to meet workplace demands, and the ability to model healthy behavior. Although organizations are increasingly offering workplace wellness programs, many are not evidence based.

For my behavior change I chose to increase my daily exercise gradually over the four week project. On my wellness profile analysis I noticed that one of the easiest areas for me to improve was my physical activity so I chose that for my behavior to change. Research has shown for decades that it is incredibly important to be physically active as a young adult, for example the CDC says directly, “Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health” (Physical activity and health, 2015). The article goes on to list several know benefits of increasing your physical activity like: increasing cardiovascular health, decreasing the risk of cancer, and decreasing the risk of developing chronic health issues like

Have Fun - You are more likely to stay engaged with your health and fitness goals if you are having fun along the way. Choose activities that make you smile, eat healthy food that you enjoy the taste of, and enjoy your new level of health and

This applies to everyone. There are no shortcuts or quick fixes to being healthy, becoming healthier, or maintaining a healthy weight. Choosing to treat obesity by eating healthier and exercising is a lifestyle change – one that takes a lot of time and effort. A reduced calorie intake fits into a successful weight loss plan for this population because this ensures that less fat and bad cholesterol enters the body. Behavior modification, like keeping a food and exercise diary, fits into a successful weight loss plan for this population because a person can see trends and patterns that contribute to their obesity versus those that contribute to their weight loss. Increased physical activity fits into a successful weight loss plan for this population because it helps a person burn off calories, increase bone health, and improve circulation among several other benefits (Thompson & Manore,

In today’s world almost everyone has the thought to get fit. Everyone holds the intention to either lose weight, build muscle, tone up, or just feel all around better about themselves through exercise. In fact, a high percentage of people make their New Year’s resolution around some fitness goal, 38 percent of New Year’s resolution are weight related solutions (statistics brain). A ton of people just want some form of improvement, and the top ten list of resolutions portrays this perfectly. From the list the number one and number five revolve around weight and health, (statistics brain 2015) meaning that people want to make a change, but as it turns out less than forty percent of people with resolutions actually see those resolutions through

The cure to many of the worst ailments-from depression to type two diabetes to colon cancer- is not some miracle panacea soon to be discovered, but a simple turn toward a more physically fit life. The benefits of exercise pervade into all parts of human existence; moderate, but regular exercise can improve sleep quality, improve cognitive ability and even prolong life (Source 2). According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, exercise is defined as a form of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and performed with the goal of improving health. Despite the enjoyment and benefit of exercise, Americans have become more sedentary since the 1990's. In fact, only 42 percent of men and 30 percent of women

Company wellness programs may be the answer to help company managers and employees live an overall better lifestyle. Wellness “is understood to reach physical health to encompass a more holistic mind-body approach that also considers good mental and emotional health” (Walsh, 2015). The purpose of the wellness program is to go further than the physical appearance and help from the inside out. Helping the inside of the body to become healthier is more beneficially to us. I propose to research the increase in productivity within the workplace as well as the overall health impact wellness programs have on employees.

The lack of a nutritious diet and the inability to take part in physical activities are some of the determinants of physical fitness.  Access to physical activities can also be environmental, for instant, the unavailability of sidewalks, bike/walking trails, or nearby parks.  Some may not have the money to go to fitness centers, time can be a determinant along with the lack of transportation, and the possibilities that the community may be unsafe.  The goal of the initiative is to decrease inactivity and to increase physical activities by examining the risk behaviors and environmental factors that have a negative impact on rather a person will engage in physical activities. behaviors and environmental factors that have a negative impact on rather a person will engage in physical

Within the abstract Downes states that the majority of chronic diseases i.e. heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension etc. (which is the leading cause of death/disability in the United States due its nature of only being controlled rather than cured) can be prevented by lifestyle behaviors. Formulating the research through the exploration of “physical activity,” “dietary habits,” and lastly, “weight status related to motivators and barriers of healthy lifestyle choices” of 106 college students. Downes introduces the issue that the majority of the American population does not heed the recommended physical activity and dietary habits in order to maintain optimum health and in turn causes such chronic diseases to develop overtime

At the beginning of every new year, many individuals come up with resolutions that they hope to accomplish by the time the next year rolls around. Often times, the resolutions are geared towards losing weight, or adopting a better diet. Yet, a few short months or even weeks later, those resolutions are already forgotten and thrown out the window. Fortunately, there are strategies that can be carried over across various New Year’s resolutions to ensure the individual’s chances of success. For instance, the health behavior I would like to change, which is one of the most common among those deciding on a New Year’s resolution, would be exercising more. Therefore, I would reference the theory of planned behavior, developing a social support group,

When I did the health barometer self-inventory activity, I noticed that a lot of my answers to the questions were “sometimes”. It made me realize that although I have some habits and behaviors that obtain my physical fitness, there is a lot that can be improved in my lifestyle that can affect my physical fitness positively. I tend to think that my physical fitness is based on the exercise that I have done, but physical fitness has a lot of factors pertaining to becoming “physically fit”. Although I have routines of exercising, I don’t have a healthy habit with my food consumption. I don’t eat nutritious meals and don’t avoid consuming high-fat foods and snacks. Whenever I crave to eat any unhealthy food, I’ll do anything to eat it. I don’t stop myself and try to eat healthy,

Fitness is a billion dollar industry yet obesity is a growing problem in our country. One of the main reasons for this is that people are leading more sedentary lifestyles. The long term benefits of overcoming non-adherence to exercise through behavioral changes is improved overall health, but there are barriers to achieving this goal. The different types of barriers are physical, psychological, social and environmental. Which type of barrier has the biggest impact on adhering to a long term exercise program? It is important to understand the barriers that stand in the way of leading an active lifestyle in order to develop strategies to help people reach their wellness goals. Psychological barriers are comprised of many different aspects that can inadvertently overlap all reasons for exercise adherence. Therefore, psychological barriers have more bearing on adherence to long term exercise than physical and environmental barriers.