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My name is Isabella Giaquinta. This Padlet website is specifically made to help guide you through how I completed my My Time school project. Our instructor, Mr. Nappier wanted us to make our Friday specials class about us, the students. He had us pick a goal we would all like to achieve, either for the trimester, or the rest of our eighth grade year.

My goal was to become more fit, eat healthier, and reach a higher level of flexibility. All of these parts have to do with one particular topic, my health. I did manage achieve all three parts to my goal. One idea I had to get me to eat healthier was to keep an eating journal. I did this online and made a template that I updated daily. I wrote down the things I ate or drink throughout that specific day. By doing this, I was able to see what I needed to add to my diet, and what I needed to take away. This was a very beneficial plan I used to improve my health.

Another idea I used fell under the lines of flexibility and becoming more fit. Before My Time, at least once a week I participated in a yoga class up the street from my house. I tried very hard to take classes two to three times a week. This, however, was harder for me to do. The costs for a class were high. Therefore, I started to watch online yoga tutorials. After I watched the tutorial videos, I would apply what I learned to what I already knew about yoga and reaching a high flexibility level.

Another thing I did to reach my goal was participating in more cardio. My first idea of accomplishing this was to join a gym, but I realized that everything I would do at the gym for cardio, I could easily do at home. I’m a volleyball player, and having strong muscles is very important. I used cardio as an advantage on and off the court.

My goal was reasonable to achieve and I will continue to do this for the rest of my eighth grade school year. My expected result was to have better eating habits, reach the needle level of flexibility, and lose body fat to gain muscle. I am very proud that I worked hard to achieve my goal for My Time. I certainly want to continue this throughout high school and maybe even college. I am ready to work hard and pursue my goals in the future as well.

What needs to be accomplished?

1. eating journal

2. participate in yoga 3-4x a week

3. participate in private cardio workouts or gym memberships

What steps are necessary for it to be accomplished?

1. (eating journal) add and takeaway specific foods and drinks

2. (eating journal) make updates everyday based on what you are eating

3. (yoga) save money to pay for classes

4. (yoga) put in the time and effort and find room in your schedule

5. (yoga) learn the moves in a class and complete them at home as well.

6. (cardio/gym) focus on improving your jump

7. (cardio/gym) talk to trainers and gym owners about what would help you become more fit and what would work best for your body

8. These will all be necessary to complete everyday if possible

How will you know you are successful?

1. (eating journal) look back to the first day you began your journal and see your progress, you will know you are improving and becoming successful.

2. (yoga) If you reach the needle level of flexibility you will know you are improving and becoming successful.

3. (cardio/gym) If you begin to lose weight and build more muscle you will know you are improving and becoming successful.

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This 1,200-calorie meal plan is designed by EatingWell's registered dietitians and culinary experts to offer healthy and delicious meals for weight-loss. We've done the hard work of planning for you and mapped out seven full days of meals and snacks. The calorie totals are listed next to each meal so you can easily swap things in and out as you see fit. Note, this meal plan is controlled for calories, fiber and sodium. If a particular nutrient is of concern, consider speaking with your health care provider about supplementation or altering this plan to better suit your individual nutrition needs.
See all of our healthy weight-loss meal plans here!
Plan Ahead

If you will be short on time, you can make the Ravioli & Vegetable Soup ahead. Other things you can make ahead for the week include the Carrot-Ginger Vinaigrette, Maple-Nut Granola and the Avocado-Yogurt Dip.

Day 1

Pictured Recipe: Ravioli & Vegetable Soup

Breakfast (266 calories)
Avocado-Egg Toast
* 1 slice whole-grain bread
* 1/4 medium avocado
* 1 large egg, cooked in 1/4 tsp. olive oil or coat pan with a thin layer of cooking spray (1-second spray)
* Top egg with a pinch of salt and pepper (1/16 tsp. each)
* 1 clementine

Morning Snack (61 calories)
* 1/3 cup blueberries
* 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Lunch (341 calories)
* 2 cups Ravioli & Vegetable Soup
* 1 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast

Afternoon Snack (93 calories)
* 3 Tbsp. hummus
* 1 cup sliced cucumber

Dinner (451 calories)
Salmon & Vegetables
* 4 oz. baked salmon
* 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts
* 1/2 cup brown rice
* 1 Tbsp. walnuts
* Salt and pepper to taste (1/8 tsp. each)
Vinaigrette
* Combine 1 1/2 tsp. each olive oil, lemon juice and maple syrup; season with salt to taste (1/8 tsp.).
Coat Brussels sprouts in 1/2 tsp. olive oil and bake at 425 degrees F until lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. Coat salmon with 1/4 tsp. olive oil or a thin layer of cooking spray (1 second spray), add salt and pepper to taste (1/8 tsp. each). Bake at 425 degrees F until done, about 4-6 minutes. Serve brown rice, Brussels sprouts and salmon drizzled with vinaigrette and topped with walnuts. Plan Ahead: Make the Maple-Nut Granola for tomorrow. You can also buy granola, to make things easier. Aim for a granola that has around 130 calories or less and less than 6 grams of sugar per 1/4 cup.
Day 2

Pictured Recipe: Delicata Squash & Tofu Curry

Breakfast (266 calories)
Avocado-Egg Toast
* 1 slice whole-grain bread
* 1/4 medium avocado
* 1 large egg, cooked in 1/4 tsp. olive oil or coat pan with a thin layer of cooking spray (1 second spray)
* Top egg with a pinch of pepper (1/16 tsp.)
* 1 clementine

Morning Snack (134 calories)
* 5 dried apricots
* 7 walnut halves

Lunch (295 calories)
Leftover soup
* 2 cups Ravioli & Vegetable Soup
* 1 clementine

Afternoon Snack (93 calories)
* 3 Tbsp. hummus
* 1 cup sliced cucumber

Dinner (424 calories)
* 1 1/2 cups Delicata Squash & Tofu Curry
* 1/2 cup brown rice

Hard-boil two eggs-save one for day five. Make the Carrot-Ginger Vinaigrette or opt for a healthy, store-bought Asian-style dressing. When buying salad dressing, choose one made with healthy fats, like olive oil or canola oil. Cook a chicken breast for tomorrow's lunch or substitute precooked chicken or sliced chicken or turkey breast from the grocery store. When choosing deli items, go for low-sodium, preservative-free options.

Day 3

Pictured Recipe: Moroccan-Style Stuffed Peppers

Breakfast (267 calories)
* 1/4 cup Maple-Nut Granola
* 3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
* 1/2 cup blueberries

Morning Snack (35 calories)
* 1 clementine

Lunch (351 calories)
Apple & Cheddar Pita Pocket
* 1 whole-wheat pita round (6-1/2-inch)
* 1 Tbsp. mustard
* 1/2 medium apple, sliced
* 1 oz. Cheddar cheese
* 1 cup mixed greens
Cut pita in half and spread mustard inside. Fill with apple slices and cheese. Toast until the cheese begins to melt. Add greens and serve.

Afternoon Snack (47 calories)
* 1/2 medium apple

Dinner (457 calories)
* 1 serving (1 pepper) Moroccan-Style Stuffed Peppers
* 2 cups spinach
Sauté spinach in 1 tsp. of olive oil and a pinch of both salt and pepper (1/16 tsp. each)

Evening Snack (50 calories)
* 1 Tbsp. chocolate chips, preferably dark chocolate

Plan Ahead: Make the Avocado-Yogurt Dip for tomorrow. You can substitute store-bought hummus for the dip, if desired.

Day 4

Pictured Recipe: Warm Lentil Salad with Sausage & Apple

Breakfast (267 calories)
* 1/4 cup Maple-Nut Granola
* 3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
* 1/2 cup blueberries

Morning Snack (83 calories)
* 1 hard boiled egg
* 1 tsp. hot sauce, if desired

Lunch (336 calories)
* 2 cups mixed greens
* 3 oz. cooked chicken breast
* 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
* 1/4 cup grated carrots
* 1 clementine
* 2 Tbsp. Carrot-Ginger Vinaigrette
Combine ingredients & top salad with vinaigrette.

Afternoon Snack (86 calories)
* 4 dried apricots
* 4 walnut halves

Dinner (444 calories)
* 2 1/4 cup Warm Lentil Salad with Sausage & Apple
* 1/2 cup Quick Pickled Beets

Day 5

Pictured Recipe: Quick Chicken Tikka Masala

Breakfast (266 calories)
* 1 cup all-bran cereal
* 3/4-cup skim milk
* 1/2 cup blueberries

Morning Snack (101 calories)
* 2 medium carrots
* 2 Tbsp. Avocado-Yogurt Dip

Lunch (314 calories)
* 1 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast
* 2 cups mixed greens
* 3 Tbsp. grated carrot
* 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
* 1 hard-boiled egg
* 1 Tbsp. unsalted dry-roasted almonds
Top greens with grated carrot, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, almonds and 1 1/2 tsp. each olive oil & balsamic vinegar.

Afternoon Snack (93 calories)
* 3 dried apricots
* 1/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
* 1 1/2 tsp. chopped walnuts

Dinner (427 calories)
* 1 1/2 cups Quick Chicken Tikka Masala
* 1/2 cup brown rice

Cook a chicken breast for tomorrow's lunch or substitute precooked chicken or sliced chicken or turkey breast from the grocery store. When choosing deli items, go for low-sodium, preservative-free options.

Day 6

Pictured Recipe: Korean Beef Stir-Fry

Breakfast (266 calories)
* 1 cup all-bran cereal
* 3/4-cup skim milk
* 1/2 cup blueberries

Morning Snack (66 calories)
* 2 Tbsp. Avocado-Yogurt Dip
* 1 cup sliced cucumber

Lunch (325 calories)
Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala
* 1 1/2 cups Quick Chicken Tikka Masala
* 1 cup spinach
Reheat the chicken on top of the spinach in the microwave.

Afternoon Snack (35 calories)
* 1 clementine

Dinner (507 calories)
* 2 cups Korean Beef Stir-Fry
* 1/2 cup, cooked buckwheat soba noodles (about 1 ounce dry noodles)

Day 7

Pictured Recipe: Wild Mushroom Pizza with Arugula & Pecorino

Breakfast (266 calories)
* 1 cup all-bran cereal
* 3/4-cup skim milk
* 1/2 cup blueberries

Morning Snack (117 calories)
* 4 Tbsp. Avocado-Yogurt Dip
* 1 cup sliced cucumber

Lunch (301 calories)
* 2 cups mixed greens
* 3 oz. cooked chicken breast
* 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
* 1/4 cup grated carrots
* 2 Tbsp. Carrot-Ginger Vinaigrette
Combine ingredients and top salad with vinaigrette.

Afternoon Snack (42 calories)
* 5 dried apricots

Dinner (494 calories)
* 1 serving (1/4 pizza) Wild Mushroom Pizza with Arugula & Pecorino

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For those of you who do not know, the food pyramid is a carefully planned exactly what the human body needs nutritionally. That is, the food pyramid is a guide to help determine what you should eat each day. Do not have a menu of food that needs to eat per day. All you have is a guide that can help you plan your meals so you get the right amount of nutrients in the system every day.

The food pyramid shows you the way to keep fit and healthy by eating a healthy and stable. Until recently, that's all the food pyramid did. In 2005, however, the food pyramid as we know it was changed forever, and a more up to date on the food pyramid took its place. Now you will see that instead of two-dimensional food pyramid we're so accustomed to, has become more than three dimensions. To show the additional benefits that regular exercise will have on you, a man climbing a ladder on the side of the food pyramid has been added.

Previously, if you look at the food pyramid that would see the horizontal line that extends from the food pyramid, with most of the food we eat from the bottom. Food you should eat at least this amount can be found at the top. This is a food pyramid that we all know and who had shown us, when we were in school.

The new food pyramid is very different. Despite the fact that it has become three dimensional and have to get on the side of the figure, this new food guide has also eliminated the horizontal bar. Instead, we can now see lines starting from the tip of the pyramid and radiating downward.

Each section is so large or small, that the earlier food pyramid sections were. Only with this new food pyramid, you now know that if you eat food types more than others, even within those food groups, certain foods you should eat in moderation.

In addition, you will also find that the new food pyramid is color coded. This gives an orange stripe represents grains, green stripe for vegetables and a red for fruits, yellow stripe that indicates the amount of fats and oils, you must have: a blue strip of milk and milk products are allowed and a purple band shows that the amount of meat, fish, beans and the like that is consumed in a day.

With six color bands indicating the amount of food you should take, and a figure of a healthy person running the stairs at the side of it, this new food pyramid is definitely better than the old, and can help you learn more about the best eating habits and a healthy lifestyle.

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The Yoga Routine That Makes You More Flexible and Strong

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The Yoga Routine That Makes You More Flexible and Strong

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Fend off injury, improve flexibility, and build strength with this routine from Emilie Smith. . For more yoga routines and poses, check out http://www.womenshealthmag.com/video#/video/yoga

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Writing down what you eat helps you take a critical look at your food habits and make healthy changes. Here are some tips.

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The thought of getting fit may seem daunting, but the payoff is worth it. We've laid out the steps you should take to get yourself onto the path that leads to the fitter, healthier you. Develop the right attitude. The mind may not be a...