tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post3960995919511066703..comments2014-10-17T16:26:30.524-05:00Comments on Anatomy 2012: Cardio Health ChallengeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875568512324729173noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-60832721499931549682013-04-18T09:07:39.243-05:002013-04-18T09:07:39.243-05:00For this challenge I did not eat fast food or anyt...For this challenge I did not eat fast food or anything fried for five days. I did not find it particularly challenging because I don't eat fried foods very often, but when I do I notice a huge difference in my mood and energy level. When I eat fast food/fried food I oftentimes have much less energy and am in a worse mood. If I try to work out and just ate fast food, my stomach almost always hurts. In comparison, when I eat healthier I have much more energy and am in a much better mood. The most challenging part is not eating fast/fried food on the weekend because that is when my family usually eats out. I will definitely continue only eating fast/fried foods in moderation because I don't feel good when I eat them. It is necessary to eat healthy foods for heart health because too much fat/calories in a diet will clog your arteries and cause a heart attack. Nobody wants a heart attack!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-68594678941234158612013-03-07T12:05:47.418-06:002013-03-07T12:05:47.418-06:00This was very difficult for me to complete this ta...This was very difficult for me to complete this task because I usually have fast food most nights of my week. The fact that I am an athletic trainer, I don't have that much time after i assist injuries during a game. Fast food was just an easy way to get food on the late nights. Although this was a tough challenge, I want to continue doing this for the sake of my health. This is also necessary because fast food has a lot of fat and carbs, which results in obesity and a weaker heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-48009014198777816992013-03-04T11:53:07.498-06:002013-03-04T11:53:07.498-06:00I think it was decently difficult to complete beca...I think it was decently difficult to complete because I do like some fast food, and not having the option of eating it was kind of unfortunate. The most challenging part was easily having to cook for myself when I would normally just go out and get something to eat. Honestly I probably won't continue. It's necessary for heart health because fast food contains ridiculous amounts of fat and and sodium and other just nasty things that mess up your body. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-47263268644820370582013-03-04T11:47:42.349-06:002013-03-04T11:47:42.349-06:00Instead of not eating fried foods for five days, I...Instead of not eating fried foods for five days, I actually did it for nearly three weeks because I liked the five days so much. Of course, it was a bit difficult, but it was pretty bearable. After a week, I never really thought about it. The most challenging aspect of the challenge was dealing with cravings like Chik-fil-a, Wendy's, and a couple of other fast food restaurants. I'm definitely going to continue because I didn't feel so slow and bogged down, and I felt a little healthier all the way around. Avoiding fried foods is essential for heart health because there's a higher level of sodium in fried foods which leads to high blood pressure, and a number of other things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-42392120354192549152013-03-04T07:16:06.165-06:002013-03-04T07:16:06.165-06:00I did the first challenge, and it was probably the...I did the first challenge, and it was probably the hardest thing i've ever had to do. I saw the changes immediately by taking out the fast food from my diet. Replacing it with fruit salads and more grains and homemade meals i saw how better foods affect you. I will try this challenge again because its helping me lose weight. The most challenging part was going out with friends and not being able to touch anything, not even one french fry. To gain or keep a healthy hear i found out that you need to eat right most of all, you need to exercise to get your heart strong, and manage your stress levels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-81143747800907591312013-03-01T19:48:04.256-06:002013-03-01T19:48:04.256-06:00I tried the first challenge considering I eat fast...I tried the first challenge considering I eat fast food every now and then, maybe once or twice a week max. The challenge wasn't very hard, but I know compared to some people that may become addicted to fast food that this challenge could become very difficult compared to how much you enjoy fast food. I will continue to eat less fast food and such because I know it's bad for you, and if I eat less of this type of food it will obviously benefit my heart as I don't need that extra pressure on my heart pressure and heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-70084978076245964742013-03-01T15:43:59.089-06:002013-03-01T15:43:59.089-06:00I tried the first challenge. I went 5 days without...I tried the first challenge. I went 5 days without fast food. This wasn't too difficult because I usually go that amount of time without fast food anyway. So, I didn't notice any positives of this challenge. I am not sure what the challenge was. If we also couldn't eat anything fried, then I somewhat succedded. I ate some chips. But I didn't eat anything that was recently fried. Fried food is actually really good. Fried food is not as bad as somethings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-59244555741602462342013-03-01T14:26:04.785-06:002013-03-01T14:26:04.785-06:00The first challenge was very simple for me, consid...The first challenge was very simple for me, considering I've already cut fried food from my diet. Taking the challenge gave me further reason to pursue my goal. The second part of the challenge was a bit harder considering I love white bread over wheat when eating a sandwich, but in the end I managed to prevail.....until reaching the third challenge. I completely failed the third part of the challenge due to how badly I wanted to eat while my parents were away. I continue to cut cokes and fried foods from my diet and can't wait for the future results.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646616334418942137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-43909025370045516182013-03-01T14:20:38.241-06:002013-03-01T14:20:38.241-06:00I did challenge #1
It was different not eating fas...I did challenge #1<br />It was different not eating fast food for so long, it took awhile longer to prepare my meals and it didnt seem to taste as good. Though ive noticed myself being more erratic and active during the day, i will consider continuing this diet because it seems to be working so far!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-14307869308057842212013-03-01T14:20:30.340-06:002013-03-01T14:20:30.340-06:00I did the first challenge for the 5 days, I didn&#...I did the first challenge for the 5 days, I didn't eat any fried foods. It wasn't hard to stay away from fried foods. My parents never fry food at home and all I had to do was stay away from fast food restaurants where fried foods run rampant across the entire menu. And even when I do go out to eat I avoid unhealthy/fried foods and order something else on the menu. I physically felt better whenever I went to go work out. Workouts where not a difficult and I felt much better. During the day I felt better, more energy, not sluggish. Since I started this challenge 3 weeks ago I have stayed away from fried foods altogether.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-60938579010737663922013-03-01T13:53:14.736-06:002013-03-01T13:53:14.736-06:00i did the first challenge or no fried and fast foo...i did the first challenge or no fried and fast food, not eating any fast food wasn't hard for me due to the fact that i stopped working and am trying to save money, although the temptations of not wanting to make more time for cooking was hard. Not eating any fried food was the toughest thing for me because i tend to eat a lot of fried fish. instead of frying i backed all my food. i found myself feeling more energetic and wanting to do more. i will not be continuing this because i miss my food. however i will be eating less fried and fast food for health reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-48539962694195506622013-03-01T13:32:43.481-06:002013-03-01T13:32:43.481-06:00I participated in the first challenge, the not eat...I participated in the first challenge, the not eating fast food or any fried food. This challenge was not as difficult as i though it was going to be, but it had it's more difficult times. My mom makes my lunch for me almost everyday and it never includes fast food or fried food so that part was easy, and my mom prepares dinner at least 3-4 times a week. But the times when she doesn't I was always tempted to go out and get some fast food. The most difficult part was when I was with my friends and I saw them eating fast food or fried food right in front of me. It was so hard to hold myself back from eating some of it. I think I will continue to cut back on fried foods and fast food, and maybe just eat them once a week. It is necessary for your heart health because fried food and fast food clog your arteries which can result in a heart attack. Brittney Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-29715020145482410942013-03-01T12:11:02.260-06:002013-03-01T12:11:02.260-06:00I have decided to participate in this challenge be...I have decided to participate in this challenge because this was to reboot my body. I didn't eat any processed from the freezers or anywhere, I didn't touch any junk food, I avoided soda pops and etc. The most challenging part was to go home! Believe it or not. I see chips, coke and other unhealthy food stacked in our kitchen and it is really hard to avoid it. I was so tempted to at least open one of them. However, I made a promise and decided to not break it. And thankfully I made it through those five days. I believe I can still do these challenge ans I plan on doing it for at least two weeks. It has helped lose some weight. All the food mentioned by the challenge have some kind of saturated or regular fat, which is the worst kind. Those unhealthy fats and other ingredients are in those products won't help your heart. In order for our heart to be in a healthy condition, we must eat healthy food daily. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-23041481502832307762013-03-01T12:10:06.494-06:002013-03-01T12:10:06.494-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-61195604230011226392013-03-01T12:08:22.291-06:002013-03-01T12:08:22.291-06:00I chose the first challenge (no fried or fast food...I chose the first challenge (no fried or fast food). It wasn't as hard for me not to eat fried food than it was to eat fast food. I eat fast food when my mother doesn't cook and this week has been long for her so she hasn't. Therefor it was more of a challenged because I had to cook for my self, but in the bright side I learned how to make new types of food like I learned how to make gumbo by myself and It turned out pretty good. I might continue this, not everyday but more than often. Its healthier for your heart because fried and fast food raise your cholesterol level, which greatly effects your heart and this can lead to diabetes or even a heart attack. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-75752500269349632013-03-01T09:09:51.501-06:002013-03-01T09:09:51.501-06:00I chose to take the challenge of not eating fast f...I chose to take the challenge of not eating fast food or anything fried for a week. I also limited myself to drinking only water and the occasional cup of hot tea. I thought this would be a good challenge for me so that I can start making a conscious effort of avoiding eating out and getting unhealthy foods and soda. Although when I eat out it’s not necessarily always fried, I do tend to eat out more often than I should. This was difficult for me because I am used to eating out fairly often. It was the most challenging on the weekend because that is the time that I usually don’t eat as healthy. It’s so easy just to go out and eat with friends or stop by somewhere out of convenience. Although it was challenging, I did feel better when I ate healthier and drank more water. I don’t think I will continue cutting out all fast foods and fried foods, but I do want to cut down to a small amount of fast food. This is necessary for heart health because when eating fatty fried foods is a habit, fat collects around the heart which can cause disease and clogged arteries which can later lead to a heart attack. For the heart to function properly and in a healthy way, it is important to maintain a healthy diet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-91239717940465076482013-03-01T08:59:17.483-06:002013-03-01T08:59:17.483-06:00I did the first challenge where I couldn't eat...I did the first challenge where I couldn't eat any fast food or fried food. I did really well on the first three days because I had decided to become vegan, so anything from fast food places was immediately out of the question. Even though I was vegan, I still ate fish to get protein. After the first three days I notice that I felt a lot healthier and clean. I didn't feel bogged down from any junk food because it had all been cleared out of my system. I tried my best to keep it up for the fourth and fifth day but there were two meals where once I had fried fish and the other was chipotle (which I think to be a healthier fast food). All in all I really like this and am going to try my best to keep it up. I have noticed that working out is easier and I don't feel as tired at the end of the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-41559770845422045152013-03-01T08:48:48.119-06:002013-03-01T08:48:48.119-06:00I decided to trying going without fast food this w...I decided to trying going without fast food this whole week and it worked up until last night during Yearbook late night. Sometimes, I do like to try and not eat fast food because it makes you feel less energized and weak if you are constantly eating. I have realized that not eating junk food or fast food makes you feel more awake, aware of your surrounding and overall gives you more energy to do things throughout the day without feeling tired. The most difficult part of the challenge was trying to eat healthy when you are really busy and you just need something fas to eat. I am always trying to eat healthy but I will admit that sometimes I have those days when it is just easier to grab something and go. It is always important to eat the right foods daily so that your heart can still work normal from a day to day basis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-28379218472669746602013-03-01T08:37:52.099-06:002013-03-01T08:37:52.099-06:00I tried doing the challenge of not eating fast foo...I tried doing the challenge of not eating fast food for a week but for me it only lasted 3 days because at school with all the fast food all around me I got tempted. But for the first three days I packed my own lunch and throughout school I felt I had more energy. By avoiding junk food for the 3 days I felt I didn't waste my time as much by looking for food in the kitchen because I knew I would end up picking up some junk food. Also, I looked more towards smoothies and fruit which are never my first choice. From this challenge I've improved on not eating too much junk food but for me I don't think its possible to completely avoid it. The best way to avoid junk food at school is to pack your own lunch which helped me a lot personally. Also, try to find healthier alternatives to fulfill your junk food cravings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-49474593515909824492013-03-01T00:22:06.377-06:002013-03-01T00:22:06.377-06:00I chose to take on this challenge because the idea...I chose to take on this challenge because the idea of not eating any processed food has always interested me. I think that it is a very healthy and smart way to eat because you eliminate all the toxins and unnatural fillers when you eat all natural foods. What I didn’t realize though, was how hard it was to completely give up the processed food that I ate everyday. Usually I wouldn’t give a second thought to eating a sandwich or a bag of chips but I had to really focus on what I was eating because a majority of it was processed in some way. At the end of the week I noticed that I had more energy than I did in the pervious week and also I found myself not craving sweets or other unhealthy food like I used to. I think I will definitely keep this up because I have realized how unhealthy processed food is for your body! I have gotten my parents on board for the most part. We have thrown out all the super processed food in our pantry and have replaced it with healthy alternatives. This diet is beneficial to heart function because by eating healthy food, you are less likely to be over weight, which means that there will be less fat surrounding your heart. This means that your heart will have an easier time beating and your chances of contracting a heart disease is less likely. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-38792255589656146462013-02-28T18:14:31.275-06:002013-02-28T18:14:31.275-06:00In my family, eating fast food isn’t a tradition f...In my family, eating fast food isn’t a tradition for us. To be honest, I do cheat every once in a while to get some fries, or even a shake. This challenge wasn’t really difficult to complete because I don’t eat out that often. We cook all of our meals at home and eat dinner as a family, it creates more bonding time for us and time to discuss the ups and downs or the day and how we could fix it for the next day. Majority of what we eat at home, is baked, boiled or dried. The only time we fry food is if we are having a traditional cultural get together with family and friends. It is something we will always do it’s healthy and it saves a lot of money. It is necessary for heart health because the majority of all fast food joints have so much oil inside the contents and so many calories. All that oil and cholesterol can clog up in your arteries and it could also narrow the walls of your artery causing you to have hardness/shortness of breathing or even a heart attack, or cardiac arrest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-11166048754991945832013-02-28T14:47:44.746-06:002013-02-28T14:47:44.746-06:00I chose this challenge because I have been wanting...I chose this challenge because I have been wanting to do something like this for a while. I do not usually eat too many fried or fast foods except for the occasional Subway or Which Which sandwich after a long day in the art studio after school. As I went on to try challenge two, I completely converted all my white breads to whole wheat, and started to eat much more of whole grain foods such as rice, cereal, and pasta. I find that foods that were whole grain and whole wheat to taste much better than the food I used to eat before, and I understand that they are much healthier as well. Then, since I had already tried out the first and second challenges, I decided to try the third. At lunch, I stopped eating the greasy pizzas and gross school meals and switched to the sandwiches and salads. I am eating Many more fruits and vegetables than I ate before, and realize that I should have made the switch a long time ago. I love eating an apple or banana every day. I am also eating more chicken and other meats that were not processed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-3647033383323697732013-02-28T13:46:39.269-06:002013-02-28T13:46:39.269-06:00I chose to take on challenge one because I love fr...I chose to take on challenge one because I love fried foods, and I eat a lot of fast food. And believe me, it was hard. The fact that my family is very southern and cajun, majority of the food that my mom cooks is fried. While on the weekends, we eat fast food. So I mostly ate fruits and steamed vegetables. I stayed away from fried seafood and chicken. I ate mostly salads, and baked fish also. In all honesty, I will not be able to continue to cut out fried foods simply because that's what I love to eat the most, although I will cut back on the amount I eat. But I can cut out fast food from my diet. It is very necessary to eat healthy for your heart health so that you have no clogged arteries, or trouble breathing. I know food with a lot of fat can lead to too much fat around the heart which causes it to pump blood slower than normal, which then leads to high blood pressure. So its best not to put your heart at risk like that, and keep a healthy diet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-17909018389704559422013-02-28T12:04:53.757-06:002013-02-28T12:04:53.757-06:00I gave up fast food for a week. This was really ha...I gave up fast food for a week. This was really hard for me because I generally eat fast food on a daily basis. Fast food is just really convenient for me. Between my activities and work I have little time to be able to make my own meals so I eat fast food. I do not think I will be able to continue because of the inconvenience it takes to not eat fast food. I will however try to eat less fast food than before and will try to limit myself to two or three times a week. I realize that fast food is extremely bad for you with all the fat and grease that can end up clogging your arteries. Hopefully in the near future I will be able to give it up for good, but for right now limiting myself to a couple times a week will have to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-41470906324944135142013-02-28T11:58:20.567-06:002013-02-28T11:58:20.567-06:00I completed challenge 1, but considering that I ra...I completed challenge 1, but considering that I rarely eat fast food, I did all small restaurants in Coppell. I ate only at home meals and did one day of eating vegan. I did feel a difference in not feeling sluggish, but the day I felt the best was the vegan Friday. The most challenging part was not wanting to try and get a quick sandwich since i work late sometimes and need to bring dinner. I will definitely continue to eat more at home, and even continue with vegan Fridays. Its necessary to stay away from fast food because it is more likely to contain higher levels of sodium and unhealthy fat. An excess in these can cause high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It can even do as much as clog your arteries. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com