Nutrition and Fitness Goals
Melissa Dominguez
Capella University

Before I started my fitness journey I tipped the scales at 270lbs. In the wake of having two lovely sons, my wellbeing was not in a decent place and my vitality was low. I couldn't stand the sentiment continually being drained from just taking my boys to the park or the thought that I can’t take them to a place like the circus because I wasn’t sure if I fit in the seat and then my garments didn’t fit and I am having to spend money on new clothes only to grow out of them again in a few months.
Being just 26 and not having the physical quality to do the most straightforward exercises, conveyed me to the acknowledgment that something should have been done a long time ago. I began working out four months prior and I now weigh 252lbs and my objective is to get down to 185lbs preceding my 6 years anniversary in June. I additionally am working on tightening the skin all through my body. I can concede that I contributed to my weight gain was due to not exercising and poor dietary patterns. So I need to eat small portions, foods that are more beneficial to my health and have more self control to avoid those unhealthy foods that hinder me from achieving my wellness and objective.
The most effective method to Accomplish Each Goal
My initial step into achieving my objective weight of 185lbs is to work out daily. My job has a professional trainer come in Monday- Thursday for an hour for anyone interested in working out. I have joined this work out class and each day we focus on different areas of the body. I also joined my local
YMCA and exercise after work every Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for 1hour and 30 minutes. On the weekends I now go for a strolling in the park with my boys for a minimum of an hour. Furthermore the goals I put in place for my nutritious changes, I cut out my most loved sodas and coffees. I use to love eating fried foods; for example fried desserts, wings, pork, chicken and so forth. I mean anything that is high in sugar and anything fried has been removed from eating regimen.
The first month was the hardest, but whenever I feel myself starting to give in I push myself by thinking about my sons and they put me right back on track on reaching my goals. I can't explain how hard its was to stay working out, the sore muscles is very hard to deal with after a intense work out, but what seems to help me get through it is thinking that pain is a sign of good health and losing weight. I began to drink significantly more water. Before I didn’t drink any water unless it was the only thing available, I can proudly say in the last 4 months I drink 6 cups of water a day. In the long run, I will achieve my objective of drinking 8 cups a day but for now I think that I am making great progress.
Expected Results
If I continue with as much focus, determination and staying consistent on my exercise plan I will be able to meet my objective weight of 185lbs. I will begin to lose weight and stop by new garments; I will have plenty of energy to play with my children. I know my blood pressure will start to level out to a normal rate. Practicing these goals will offer more oxygen to circulate through my body, which will remove my dizzy spells and headaches. Eating more beneficial will keep me from destructive coronary illness and from becoming a diabetic. Drinking significantly more water will clean and hydrate my body from undesirable poisons. My overall health will only change for the better while I continue my goals..

Resources to Help Sustain Positive Changes
There are three ladies in my department that help motivate me to go to the gym class during the week, we all meet in the gym and help each other by teaming up and exercising or simply giving words of encouragement; In addition my husband works out with me in the evenings. We have come up with some great team exercises with incentives for example, for every push up I get a kiss. It’s sweet and it motivates us both. What my great support team I know I have the capacity to achieve my goal
weight.