Family as learned in chapter two is a key to having the skills to solve problems, express emotions, manage stress, and develop self-worth. I am proud to say that I grew up in a family that did just that, for the most part (no family is perfect). I used the love that I was given and used that to become a stronger person. In regards to my health aspect, my family has never really valued their health like I have… They enjoy more of the ‘bad’ than the ‘good’. The Support system that I have is the most important to me, and is what will help me reach all of my health goals throughout the semester and life. The chapter explains that the support from our peers becomes more and more important to us. My peers are the one who are supporting me from week to week to stick to my plans. They have signed up for fitness classes with me, making it easier to stick to. I have made a meal plan that I follow, and they know I will stick to Monday-Friday (friday night is considered the weekend). I also learned about my personality in this chapter. I draw enjoyment from the company of others, which makes sense for why the opinion of my peers is so important to me. I also demonstrate openness, so I can find comfort in myself. I think both of these are import in order to following my rule of eating 80/20 because I can be dependent on myself, as well as having people to lean on if I ever doubt myself.
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