Jaden Edwards' Senior Project

#4 Self Reflection: This past month, I was able to learn a lot about fitness and nutrition through not just research, but through working out. The human body is a master at adapting to whatever it is given, yet there is always something that can be changed in your diet or workout routine. There will always be muscle imbalances, there will never be perfect form, there will always be a cheat day. For me, the biggest takeaway from this project is not anything from my research, but understanding that my workouts and diet will never be “perfect.” There will always be some “missed opportunity” by not doing a certain exercise or not getting enough of a certain vitamin or mineral. There is only one thing that never fails to give a reward, and that’s hard work. If you give your all in the gym and work as hard as you can to optimize your diet, you will meet your goals over time. I can say with confidence that I met my first goal from week #1 which was to keep enjoying my workouts. My second goal...

  #3  The third week of our senior project went really well. I will say that the fatigue is starting to get to me and I have been looking forward to this rest day all week. Like last week, the majority of my workouts were done individually as I am able to focus much more and it is more convenient for me.  Overall, I’ve felt great all week. I think it has to do with my improved diet and making sure that I’m getting all the nutrients I need to handle the intense workouts. My sleep has consistently been good and I’ve made sure to up the magnesium intake as I stated last week. I also think the nice weather is something to pay attention to when considering nutrition and wellness. With UV levels at around 6 to 7 in the last couple of days, my vitamin D intake has also increased and in general, I think the sun makes everybody feel better. I will say that I did a good job making sure that I’m constantly hydrating and replenishing my electrolytes because of this increase in su...