What I've Learned So Far

1.              What have you learned how to do since you started working on your senior project?
   
   
   ·         I’ve learned what may be considered a simple, non-mind blowing fact about weight loss there is, and it’s planning and having goals. A major reason why people’s goal to lose fat fails, is because they don’t think any farther than the “fat loss” (fat loss and weight loss are different things), they haven’t plan on how they are getting there, nor do they have an understanding that “fat loss” takes more than a week to see results. Thus, making planning an utmost priority and reminding one’s self about one’s goals. So, I learned before I want to lose weight, I must have a plan, and I did just that, I wrote my goals for my “fat loss” goals and what I would reward myself with, but the rewards are not food related, because that will put a damper on my fat loss goals. (see below)
   
   
   2.       Post evidence this accomplishment.
   
   
   ·         Establishing a Plan of Attack
   
   
   3.       What research how you do this and how?
   
   
   ·         Fitness for Dummies by Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent, M.A. The document, above in answer number 2, was provided by the book, in its chapter, “Establishing Your Plan of Attack,” it taught me about setting goals, the difference between long-term goals and short-term goals, immediate goals and back up goals. Long-term goals are goals for the next three to six months, for example, running a marathon, short-term goals are usually monthly, such as running 6 miles three times a week for a month. Immediate goals are either weekly or daily, like doing yoga for a day for try it out. Back-up goals are a “Plan B”, in case one day, maybe your ankle twist and you can’t do stressful exercises on your ankle, so they your back-up plan would be, for example weight lifting, working on the upper body. All the categories in the document above.

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

1.       Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

I plan on taking a Zumba Fitness class and taking my body measurements. I figure monthly measurements will do, for sure my midsection, hips, and thighs, my biggest problems. 

2.       Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours’ work requirement.

My Zumba Fitness class is five days a week out of the week, Mondays through Fridays for a Month, then it skips a week, and then goes back to the schedule. The classes are 1 hour each, so I could be finished with 20 hours within a month. To keep track of my days that I go and the hours, I will be using a calendar of some sorts to keep documentation, along with my measurements.

3.       How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?

My EQ is about losing body fat. One important way of losing fat is exercising; Zumba is a type of fitness. I wanted to put a “spin” on the type of exercise I do, instead of doing running, etc.  Zumba is a high intensity exercise that works all of the muscles in the body and works to lose fat, so this will be a way of becoming better and faster and putting more effort into my exercises, giving it everything I have.

Defining the Essential Question

1.          What is your EQ?
   
   
   What is the best way to lose body fat?
   
   
   2.       Define the words in your EQ to make sure we are on the same page regarding what your EQ means.
   
   
   What is the best way to lose body fat?
   ·         Best- the greatest possibility, no other possibility is better, leading in any choice.
   ·         Lose- to get rid of.
   ·         Body Fat- the fat on one’s body, the blubber.
   
   
   3.       What are some possible answers to your EQ so far?
   
   
   ·         Regular fitness activity, intensity depends on person and goals
   ·         Healthy eating habits
   ·         Clean and on top of hygiene habits
   ·         Dedication to goals
   ·         Good sleeping habits
   ·         Happier outlook on life
   ·         Self-Control
   
   
   4.       What has been your most important source and why? Be Specific. If it is a person, name them and what they do, if it is an article, book or video, name the title and author.
   
   
   My most important source has been, Fitness for Dummies, 4^th edition by Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent, M.A.  It explains everything I need to know about fitness so far, such as, testing my fitness, establishing my plan of attack, nutrition basics, and cardio crash course. I have only begun this book, but so far, it has helped a lot with how to start my plan on losing body fat/weight. There are no different words and if there is something complicated in the book, they break it down, explaining it piece by piece. For example, it explained the different methods of measuring body fat, such as taking measurements, then explaining how and where to take the measurements. 

Second Interview Questions

The five required questions for the 2^nd interview:
 
1.     What is your educational background?   And how has it helped you in your job?
 
2.     What is your work experience?  And how has it helped you in your job?
 
3.     What is the most important thing you have done in this job and why?  
 
4.     What is some background information about the organization or company you will be working with?
 
5.     How many years have you been in the field and why do you like the job you have?  
 
Additional question:

6.     What experience/inspiration led you to the field you work in now?