The Most Dangerous Drug

The worst drug I know, is Crystal Meth. Its affects on a human's physical health is what scares me most - using extremely harmful toxins to create a drug that totally overrides your bodily functions, and lowers one's physical health. Also, its extremely addictive - because of that the consequences of taking Crystal Meth are harsh (imprisonment, fine, and social casualties). I know none who have taken this drug,; however from the media, many have gone down...

Carbon Footprint!

Analysis:

Strengths and Weaknesses

To start of this post, I'd like to present my weakness in accordance to the carbon footprint quiz I took quite a while ago. Although aware of the goods, house/food habits, I am oblivious of the damage I'm apparently causing towards our planet. In reference to the above graphs from the carbon footprint website, you could see that my weaknesses match those of and some higher than the country average - changes need to be made, healthier habits need to be taken into action/consideration.

For the past two years, I haven't been a part of the urban hubbub as much as some people are - I instead, walk to places I want to go, and avoid from riding carbon emitting vehicles. Compared to the country average, I'm doing pretty well.

Reflection:
In past classes and schools, I've done such quizzes and have "unknowingly" been monitoring my carbon emitting habits/stats. I believe such quizzes are very helpful in raising awareness of how we as individuals are affecting our only home.

9/3/2010 - Class Discussion

In class, we started off presenting the human health and environmental issues of several substances used in our societies today. All went well (me and my partner discussed the hazards of PLASTICS). Later on, our class held a debate on "Palm Oil...Biodiversity". On one side of the discussion, there were those who were pro "development (economic)"; the other, pro "biodiversity". In the end, it seemed as if those who were pro for development over the importance of saving biodiversity won.
Look forward for more class discussions like this one...

Personal Food & Exercise Analysis: Week Day

Analysis of My Diet

Weekend

General Overview of My Diet:
According to USDA - CNPP's analysis of my weekend diet, I achieved a satisfactory grade for almost all categories. I lacked the recommended intake for all categories, only eating up to half of what is recommended. I guess from this analysis, I now know that i have to place greater emphasis on my weekend diet.

Nutrients Analysis:
USDA - CNPP's analysis of my weekend nutritional intake, surprisingly shows that I'm meeting my recommended nutrient goals despite the fact that i am not meeting my recommended calorie intake. Calories need to be my main focus for future weekends, without it, i lack the required energy to carry out my daily activities. Vitamin E may be another thing i need to focus on; from what i know, vitamin e effects my immune functions, and skin condition.


Exercise Analysis:
According to USDA - CPP's analysis of my physical activity, I performed well, and burned a decent amount of calories. This is all thanks to my frequent workout routine during weekends and weekdays. I shall maintain this score throughout each week.


Weekday

General overview of my diet:
Compared to my weekends, i seem to do much better during weekdays. I get a full grade for most of my food group goals; HOWEVER, the analysis shows that i may have eaten too much - i've exceeded my sodium, cholesterol and total fat intake - this could potentially harm me.

Nutrients Analysis:

Personal Food and Exercise Analysis: Weekend

Stressors & De-Stressors

What stresses you?
- Homework
- Social disputes
- Family disputes
- Exams
- Presentations/Speeches
- Last-minute decision making
What de-stresses you?
- Music
- Playing my guitar
- Exercise
- Time spent with friends
- Food
- Sleep
- Free weekends/days

Wellness Plan

1. The area or I would like to change or improve is:
- My grade point average.
2. Pick a primary goal in your lifestyle within the above mentioned Wellness Wheel
area that you want to work on achieving.
- Time Management

3. What health benefits would you receive if you made a change in this area?
- By improving, i will not only gain discipline in my lifestyle, but also build up a more positive and healthier attitude from achieving such a goal.

4. What difficulties might make achieving this goal a challenge?
- Interest in subject(s)
- Balancing work and friends

5. The people you will ask for support and assistance are:
- Friends and family
- And trusted teacher/adult

In what way will they help you?
- They will provide advice and motivation

6. Three specific steps involved in making this change/improvement are (be specific):

a. Organize my daily schedule, and manage it in a way that its most productive
b. Ask for help when needed (without hesitation)
c. Try to remain positive...

7. How will you record of your progress?
- i will check on a daily/weekly basis.

8. Date you will start / have started:
- Already started (beginning of second semester, 2010)

9. Date you are going to complete:
- i plan on improving my GPA and maintaining it throughout the rest of my high school years

10. Reward for completion (should be appropriate):
- not sure?

Lifestyle Factors

1. Sleep 7-8 hours per night
-->(3)most school nights i tend to stay up late into the night, and as a result have only 5-6 hours of sleep.

2. Eat 3 (or 5 smaller) meals at regular intervals
--> (5) i always eat my meals on time;however, i do tend to eat between meals (not sure whether that's healthy or not).

3. Eat a healthy breakfast every day
--> (3) On school days i find it hard to have breakfast, as i always rush when getting ready for school.

4. Maintain a healthy weight
--> (4) I've maintained a healthy weight by working out/sports every now and again.

5. Avoid smoking/drinking alcoholic beverages/doing drugs
--> (5) I try my best to avoid such things. I know many close relatives who have suffered from exposing themselves to such things, and i don't plan on joining them.

6. Exercise regularly (30 or more minutes a day/5-7 times a week)
--> (4) I never fail to exercise each week;however, i would like to do more cardio-focused exercises.

7. Have a positive attitude!
--> (4) Most of the time, I'm optimistic in many situations.

Full Name: Aizat Nasyran Umardin

Roots of your name or special meaning:
- First name chosen from Qur'an
- Second name given to me by my Aunt

Age: 16

Birth Date: 26/01/94

Nationality: Malaysian (Malay)

Siblings: Aizat Imran Umardin (Grade: 11)

Previous Schools:
- Westbriar Elementary (Virginia, USA)
- Springhill Elementary (Virginia, USA)
- American School of Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand)
- International School of Kuala Lumpur (KL, Msia)

Special Interests and hobbies:
- Playing guitar
- Working out

My favorite quote (whom is it by?):
- "Perform like a machine, Look like art" (Boxxtomoi, Ampang Gym)
- "Suffer the pain of discipline or sufer the pain of regret" (Personal Quote)

One fond memorable experience:
- my final guitar exam...

I would like to possibly pursue a career in...
- engineering (industrial or mechanical) because I find it very interesting.

One healthy and unhealthy thing about me:

Healthy:
- Work out whenever I have the chance to

Unhealthy:
- Eating Habit(s)