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1.1 The Beginning
The day I turned 18 on November 20, 2020, I wasn’t happy because I knew I’d have more responsibilities—both good and bad. My moms said, “You make decisions for yourself now because you’re 18. You’re an adult.” Because of my chronological age, I couldn’t hide that I was officially an adult. That hit me. However, my psychological age felt younger, as I was still learning to take on more responsibilities. -
2.3- My current healthy lifestyle
The survey made me realize I don’t have a healthy lifestyle, especially at Gallaudet. The food options are limited, so I rarely meet my daily fruit or veggie goals. I don’t usually get 150 minutes of weekly exercise, but my new job involves moving furniture, which helps me get more steps in. I plan to download an app to remind me to drink 80oz of water, eat fruits or veggies, and get in my daily steps to help improve my health. -
2.4- Potential consequences of my lifestyle.
If I continue my current lifestyle, I may become obese due to lack of nutrients from not meeting the recommended fruit or vegetable intake and not exercising enough. Luckily, I don’t smoke, so my risk for lung disease or Alzheimer’s is lower. I’m also a vegetarian, which reduces my risk of consuming high amounts of processed food and meat. These choices help protect my health, but I still need to improve my daily habits to prevent future issues.