PSY3405ID SPRING 2017 Interdisciplinary Health Psychology

I always start well with my food, picking fruit and vegetables over starch and junk food. I realized that although I start well,  I end  up having iced caramel macchiato, it’s so hard to resist. I don’t feel too bad about it since overall I am eating a lot better and do have regular exercises. In order to have more fruits on the go, I get strawberry pineapple smoothies in water. I’ve always try to choose healthier alternatives and cook my own meals, it’s something my mother instilled in me over the years.

I realized that from the first session I feel behind I did not meet my goals that I set up for myself. I started off good eating and exercising more and I even went on a diet and reached a weight that I was somewhat comfortable with, but I haven’t been maintaining my regular exercise and nutrition after that. I am beginning to do so now and that is because I noticed that I work better when the weather is nice out, because it motivates me. I enjoy running in the park apart from not having any time for myself I rather be running in a park than going to a gym. I noticed that in this session I am doing very well in the stress management side all I have to work on is the nutrition and exercise portion.

I can honestly say this session has been much easier than I thought it would be. In the last month I’ve eaten out a lot less and have been cooking my own meals more. I can say honestly I’ve noticed a change in myself. I feel less sluggish and actually know what I’m eating since I’m cooking the meals myself. Additionally I’m making the conscious effort to incorporate more vegetables and fruits into my diet. One month down a lifetime to go 🙂

Nikolay Yusupov

Shift work meal

Working a 16 hour shift and being ready to respond to any emergency at all times without preset food break can cause havoc to ones diet. Luckily I have adopted and bring protein shakes, yogurt and fruit to every shift. This way I can either chug it down quickly or leave the remainder in the shaker cup in the truck and return to it post call.

Shift work meal