Keeler C.English 100Procedural Analysis Essay Nowadays, it really seems that overall health is a great initiative promoted by many people and large companies. We all go and join a gym and say we will be healthy, but most of us have no idea how to go about it. We are confused and scared because we have no idea how to achieve that "superstar" look. We don't have thousands of dollars to shell out for personal training like big Hollywood stars, so what do we do? Well, we can learn simple tricks and tips on how to achieve personal health and achieve the physique of our dreams. In this overall look at health and fitness, I'll teach you how to eat well, buy supplements on a budget, and exercise efficiently and correctly. Most people use the same justification when it comes to eating healthy, wholesome foods. They always say they can't afford it or that they don't have the energy to cook or prepare food for the week. Well, if we have the energy to eat out six times a week, or if we can afford to spend money on fast food every day, we can easily prepare meals and eat healthy. First, you want to eat lean protein and make it an important part of your daily diet. These lean proteins are best because they make up the majority of our calorie intake and help us get in shape. Foods like chicken breast, tilapia, turkey, and lean ground beef are all great examples of what lean protein is. Secondly, we should focus on carbohydrate intake. Carbohydrates are actually not the devil and in most cases are actually helpful in aiding weight loss. It's when carbohydrates are paired with saturated fats, trans fats and sugars that they start to lose health... middle of the paper... ace. I recommend cardio 4 times a week, with weight training 5-6 times a week. Weight training is beneficial because it actually allows us to burn calories at rest. So you're burning calories while you watch The Walking Dead or sleep. Try to go to the gym at less crowded times, as this leads to more effective workouts. We don't train at our best in a packed gym on a Monday night, we just don't. So try going in the morning or other slower times. Health is a goal we should all aspire to. We can all live long, happy lives and thrive greatly if we just focus on ourselves and block out the outside world and its stress for a few days a week. If we can look good and feel good, our perspective changes and things change for the better in our lives. If we eat well, are smart with supplements and train efficiently, we can achieve excellent results.