Finding work in an area that you're passionate about is very rare in the world that we live in today. Many people get caught up in finding a job that meets their financial needs, yet don't find jobs that necessarily fit what they care about. If I were able to make a living in living a healthy lifestyle, I would either want to work for a health club educating people in the steps it takes to live a healthy life or I would want to run a blog where I got paid to post about different products, workout routines, outfits, food, etc. If I were to write a paid blog, I would want to get to the point where different companies were sending me samples of their products to try and write reviews about on my blog. Being able to write about what I am passionate about while trying new products for free would be a great opportunity. The blog below is an example of someone who posts and uses her passion to teach people about leading a healthy lifestyle. If I were to work for a health club, I would want to work in a department that works directly with those that were looking to start living a healthy lifestyle. Ideally, this would be a high end health facility that has programs available to help people find specialized workouts and meal plans to get them on track to lead a healthy lifestyle. Leading a healthy lifestyle is hard for many people so it would be extremely rewarding to find a way to make a living teaching people various techniques to maintain a healthy lifestyle. http://wholefoodiebooty.com Pictures: http://trepscore.com/blogging-important-startups/, http://lablogbeaute.co.uk/index.php/category/business/blogging/, http://www.gadgetluxe.co.uk/root/news-virgin-active-200-aldersgate-the-tech-enabled-gym-of-olympians/, http://www.2020lifestyles.com/get-started/get-started-online/expert-help.aspx, http://www.katiedidwhat.com/how-to-start-a-lifestyle-blog/
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In leading a healthy lifestyle, it is important to surround yourself with people who have the same goals and aspirations. Having people like this in your life keeps you accountable and motivates you to attain your goals.
One specific person I have in my life that maintains a healthy lifestyle is my mom, Melissa. She worked in the health club industry for 20 years, as a workout instructor and in marketing. Her experience in this industry has lead her to incorporate healthy habits into her life, which in turn has influenced the way I was raised and my decisions. My mom's passion for working out lead me to play sports while growing up and continuing to workout in college. Her eating habits also influenced mine as she always had healthy food in the house, which lead to little access to junk food for me. My mom recently went through a workout program with a sports club in Seattle, and she posted pictures of her progress throughout the 10 weeks. Another person that has similar interests in leading a healthy lifestyle is Lindsey Bomgren, who is a blogger I found that posts about eating healthy and staying active. While Lindsey isn't a college student, her blog is relatable in that it gives an abundance of recipes and various types of workouts that her viewers can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Her blog has also given me inspiration in different items to include in my future blog posts. In order to obtain a goal, having people in your life with like-minded goals and values as well as seeking out external information to try and achieve your goals and values are both keys to success. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201090149438828&set=t.1321437675&type=3&theater https://www.nourishmovelove.com Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is multi-faceted, especially while in college. To be successful, you must balance nutrition, exercise, a social life, and relationships along with what we are in college for, school. In doing research, I found important elements for being successful in each of these.
They say that to be healthy and get in shape, it is 80% what you put into your body and 20% physical activity, thus nutrition is an extremely important part, if not the most important part, of leading a healthy lifestyle. In college, we often get stuck staying up late, finishing assignments and snacking on whatever we can find. We also are on a fairly tight budget, so we tend to grab what's cheapest and most convenient. Planning meals at the beginning of every week is a great way to make sure you are eating enough throughout the day, keep you from the temptation of going out and spending money on unhealthy foods, and if you're packing your own food, you know exactly what you're putting into your body. Packing healthy snacks like veggies, fruits and nuts, along with proteins are much better for you than foods that contain preservatives, additives and chemicals that can deteriorate your body. Another key piece of eating well is keeping everything in moderation, which allows you to eat some 'cheat' food every once in a while. Studies find that a person needs about 30 minutes of cardio at least three times weekly to stay healthy. For college students, this is relatively easy to fit into our busy schedules. These 30 minutes of cardio can be broken up throughout the day, whether that be a 10 minute walk in the morning, 10 minutes of abs between classes, or 10 minutes of jumping jacks to break up a homework assignment. Most college campuses also have fairly large gyms on campus that have tons of equipment and group classes offered throughout the day. Having a friend that has the same values and goals that you do is going to be extremely beneficial in helping you obtain your goals when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. These types of relationships will help you to push one another and will allow you to be there for each other in times of weakness. Nutrition and exercise are key elements of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in college, however maintaining certain relationships and a social life are also important to remaining happy throughout college. http://www.bestcollegereviews.org/health-and-nutrition-for-college-students/ https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-healthy-living http://www.sustrans.org.uk/policy-evidence/the-impact-of-our-work/related-academic-research-and-statistics/physical-activity As a college student, there are many different pieces of your life moving in all different directions and at different speeds, thus making it difficult at times to juggle them all. On top of class, friends, clubs, Greek life, and work, it is often hard to find time for ourselves during our college careers. While this is a piece that is difficult to make time for, it is crucial in order to ensure happiness and health. In the past two years of being a student, I have gone through periods of being selfish with my time and being selfless with my time. I have found that balancing these are vital to creating your own happiness. In times of selflessness, I find myself helping others in their day-to-day struggles, focusing more energy on Greek life and work, and attempting to do well in class. In times of selfishness, I find myself focusing on my health and happiness; eating well and being active play a substantial role in accomplishing these tasks. Both tasks are difficult to focus on when our lives get busy and time is limited. Throughout this blog, you will find various recipes that are both quick and easy to make and take on the go with you to class, work or whatever other activities that consume your time. You will also find a multitude of ways to stay active, whether that be getting outside and adventuring, or hitting the gym with hard, speedy workouts. To stay active and eat well with our busy schedules, this blog will give examples that are time and cost efficient. I hope for this blog to be relatable to college students with full, busy schedule while helping them establish habits that will help enrich their lives for their years in college and as they leap into the real world. https://www.instagram.com/healthyminutemeals/ https://www.instagram.com/quickfitworkouts/ https://www.nourishmovelove.com |
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