Courtney Enos
@ZealouslyCourt
@ZealouslyCourt
1. The 30/30 rule:
In order to jump start your metabolism first thing in the morning (vital, since
you’ve been “fasting” all night and now you need to “break” that, i.e.
breakfast) grab 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up. Sound like
you’re in an O Chem lab? It’s easier than it sounds: peanut butter with toast,
boiled eggs (super easy to prep for the entire week, Greek yogurt, or the
easiest: a protein shake. Dr.
Oz explains how 30 grams of protein is the best “whey” to start the day!
2. Walk—Don’t Park: We
all know that public transportation is good for the environment and saves a ton
of money in gas and parking fees, but how many of us know how many extra
calories we would burn if we took the extra step—literally? Nike has designed a
new bracelet pedometer (it’s simple and stylish and doesn’t look like you
borrowed it from your power walking mom) that tracks all your movements AKA
calories burned and logs them into your smart phone. Check out the Nike+ Fuelband and start taking more steps!
3. Studies
show that keeping track of what you eat makes you more aware and more
accountable—and less likely to put junk in your mouth. But we college students
take notes all day long, who wants to lug around another book? Now you don’t
have to: track
your daily intake on your smartphone and manage your weight with
in-between-classes updates. If you can text, you can track!
4. Brush Your Teeth: Sure,
it’s something we all do every morning and every night, but how many of us
brush during the day? The mint
flavor in toothpaste not only curbs cravings, but brushing in between classes
can make those trips to the dentist more pleasant when you receive an A for
good dental hygiene!
5. “Stand Up Straight” (Mom WAS
Right!): We spend most of the day sitting, whether it’s in
class, at a desk, or in traffic to and from class. It’s important to maintain
good posture not just to avoid looking like Lucy the Neanderthal (Bio majors?),
but having correct
posture strengthens your abs and lower back, allows you to breath
comfortably and correctly, and can alleviate headaches. Next time you’re
sitting in class or carrying a 20lb backpack, remember to keep your shoulders
back, abs engaged and hips facing forward.
I really liked the advice that you mentioned in this blog post. A lot of people don’t realize that there are some very easy and simple ways to stay healthy even with a busy college life. I liked how your advice was all very simple things that require no drastic changes in a person’s day to day activities; it really makes it seem realistic to make these changes. Personally I do most of these things but I do need to work on number 5 like my mom was always telling me, “sit up straight!”.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog that is easy to read and right to the point! The 30/30 rule is easy to remember and the examples help create a visual for the reader. Walking is a great way to add exercise before and after classes and at the downtown campus it is only a few blocks to free parking! Keeping track of a diet on a daily basis is tough but with the comment that if you can text, you can track calories, it seems more realistic. Sitting and standing up straight requires making a conscious effort but just like brushing your teeth, it could become a habit if it is done every day!
ReplyDeleteThe title on this blog was definitely very eye-grabbing. After reading the blog and the tips, you provided, I felt that I was short changed. I absolutely like the 30/30 rule, it is simple and realistic to do. This tip I can put to use. Step 2 was no new information. I think it would have been more beneficial to include a step that most nutrition students are not aware of. We all know walking more helps us burn calories. As for step 4 and 5, I did not relate as to why they were included in this blog. The title reads 5 ways to be healthy without stepping a foot in the gym, perhpas it is my own way of how I analyzed the title and what information I expected to read in the blog, but I intended to find a few more tips to burn calories, tone up and be overall healthier and fit. I did not feel those two tips were in conjuction with your the title of the blog or the other steps mentioned.
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