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Gail McKinney |
A Star is Born!
Our Wellness Spotlight is focused directly on our
featured Wellness member Mr. David Gaytan, UTB/TSC Transcript Evaluator.
David has been an active member of the Wellness program for
approximately two years. He
captured and holds the number one position of this semester’s Top Ten
Wellness Performers. He
completed a whopping 13,620 minutes to earn the coveted number one
position. David’s quest
started about seven years ago when he decided to drop a few pounds, reduce
his stress level and eat healthier foods. It has become David’s way of life.
He has successfully dropped 20 pounds and has kept them off to
date. So, how did he do it? David offers
the following words of advice and experience that worked for him.
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How I did it!
- Consult your physician BEFORE you begin any
exercise program. It’s
better to be safe than sorry.
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Start out slowly by walking first and then advancing up to jogging.
Don’t allow yourself to get “burned out.” Listen to music as you walk.
Add
in variation. If you enjoy walking, try different locations.
- Concentrate on cardiovascular vascular exercises.
David enjoys jogging, kick-boxing, stationary cycling and lifting
weights for strength training.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
David
drinks ONE GALLON of water every day. It’s not only good for you but it also makes you “feel
full,” and you’ll eat less.
- Eat healthier snacks.
Keep
plenty of fruits and vegetables on hand. Reach for an apple and
ditch
those calorie filled chips and dips.
- Exercise reduces your stress level.
David stated that ever since he started working out seven
years ago, he feels both mentally and physically healthier.
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