Tuesday, 10 April 2012

Who Am I

I am Meryn Lobb. My favourite animal is a wolf, but I don't like dogs, I like kitties. I like English and health classes such as health and biology, because I enjoy learning about being healthy and things like genetics and animal systems. I am concerned with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, though sometimes it is difficult. I like to try to eat healthy and work out, but given the chance I would prefer to lay around and read and drink coffee, because I really like drinking coffee. I work in the health food section at Zehrs, which is not very exciting but I do enjoy learning about the different types of foods and which ones are better for you than others. In general I am pessimistic but I like being with other people usually, though sometimes I prefer to be alone. My favourite TV shows are modern family, parks and recreation, and community. I really like comedy which is why I like these shows, they are very funny. Something I think I am good at is piano, I have been playing since I was 3 and I am working on some grade 10 piano stuff. I like helping people do things that I know about, but I am not very patient and I would say that I am easily annoyed. I do not like maths and although I am not a science person I try my best in it because I want to be a dietitian so I can help other people achieve a better healthy lifestyle. Some things I do not like are amusement parks, camping (I like my comforts), and people that don't agree with me. I do like my family though sometimes I argue with them, and I love breakfast. THAT IS ALL :)

This is one of my favourite performances; I am learning this song, but not as fast!

Mental/Emotional Health



My definition and mental and emotional health is the way that someone sees themselves/feels about themselves and how their daily activities and interactions make them feel. For example, if someone feels confident and happy with themselves and enjoys their life and what they do in it, I think they would have a good state of mental/emotional health, whereas someone who is self conscious and anxious and doesn't enjoy their life would be in a poor state of mental/emotional health.
Mental and emotional health is important because it can help people feel more ready to take on life, and they will likely be more healthy over and feel inclined to take good care of themselves because they feel good about themselves and want to continue to do that. People with good mental and emotional health will also probably be better at dealing with stressful and social situations because they will be in control of their emotions and will understand the consequences or value of things.
Ignoring your mental and emotional health can result in many health problems, such as depression. It will also make it difficult for someone to get jobs/make friends etc. because of low self esteem and lack of ability to deal with situations efficiently. Overall, poor mental and emotional health will result in a difficult life, whereas wellness in this area of health will result in a happier, healthier one.

My Personal Workout

Warm up- Jog 3 Laps and stretch all muscles.

Dumbbell Exercises (w/ 20 pounds) 
Down+ups- 10 reps
Bicep curls- 10 reps
Tricep extensions- 15 reps
Pectoral flies with bench- 10 reps
(w/ 10 pounds) 
Forward flies- 10 reps
Side flies- 10 reps

Machines
Bench press machine- 50 pounds, 15 reps
Bicep pull machine- 70 pounds, 15 reps
Pectoral machine- 40 pounds, 15 reps
Squat machine- 70 pounds, 12 reps

Glutes machine- 60 pounds, 10 reps each leg
Adductor- 80 pounds, 15 reps
Abductor- 80 pounds, 15 reps
Leg press- 180 pounds, 15 reps

Ab Work 
Side crunches- 20 each side
Leg raises- 15 reps
Leg extensions- 15 reps
Side plank- 1 min each side
Front plank- 1 min

Do 3 sets of this.

Cool Down- Stretch everything and jog 3 laps, then walk1.

--> this workout starts with arms, then progresses to legs, then abs.