Author Archives: Daniel Apolinar

As we move on to Live Well session three, I continue my exercise and diet going on to month five now. My fruit smoothies during the morning, protein bars and fruits for snacks at work, sandwiches with no added fatty ingredients and a sensible dinner. Improvements are noticeable, and stress levels have been minimal. I intend on continuing my diet and workout plan hopefully for the rest of my life.

Session 2 of Live Well has great tips on eating healthy and choosing your foods wisely.  Already on my fourth month into my diet, I’ve been practicing healthy eating along with daily work-outs that sometimes extends to two full hours or more. I’m a firm believer, and through known facts that no matter how strenuous or lengthy your workout is a difference will not be noticed unless the diet changes with the workouts – its imperative to follow a strict diet and Live Well has vital information that can help with a healthier diet. I was placed in the “Action” phase of the ladder and will continue with my diet until my goal has been achieved.

The session was interesting. The questions were very helpful and basic on everyday obstacles that one endures.  I was placed in the “active” phase,quite simply because I started a diet on January 1st and my goal was to lose 22lbs by the 6th week which is the current week. Not precise, but close at 20lbs shed. Though working out and staying healthy was always an important part of my life, I really implemented it with more dedication at the start of the new year. Eating healthy has been a routine since I approached my 30th birthday, and anticipate on keeping the stride going. I will continue to see improvements in the current months and look forward to using Live Well as a guide. The mental part of the session was also interesting as stress is inevitable in our daily lives because we as human beings must face the daily challenges in our lives.

Mental Illness affects many Americans nationwide each year. This organization helps students in need of help that may otherwise be ignored or untreated. When I think of suicidal deaths among campuses, this is a on going problem that many Americans deal with and not understand what it is. Providing awareness, help and educating the public may ease the embarrassment that most would feel to seek help. As in the case with Brian Miamon, awareness, advisement and early treatment may have prevented his suicide.