Hello people. I need help with my weight loss program. I have 30 days to lose 3-5 kilograms for PROM!!!
I am 15 years old. I'm 160 cm tall. And I'm 56 kilograms I really need to lose 5 kilograms in a month. I have been eating healthy; I eat 3 times a day, I don't eat french fries/burgers/other fast foods, I only drink tea and mineral water, and I do acupuncture every week. I'm starting exercises tomorrow (weight lifting) and yoga the day after that. I also do aerobics once a week. I want to do toning exercises but I don't know what or how to do it.. How do you do toning exercises?
Also, would you please suggest a new diet plan for me to help me lose 5 kgs faster IN A MONTH? What kind of exercises would help me lose weight fast?
Thanks before.

EDUCATION
Walnut High School, Walnut, CASept. 2007—Present
•SAT I: 2060 (Writing: 660, Math: 770, Reading: 630); SAT Subject Tests: Chinese – 800, Math Level 2 – 800, Chemistry – 770
•GPA (unweighted 10-12): 3.74 (10-12); GPA (weighted 10-12): 4.1
•Expected Graduation in 2011

Stanford University, Stanford, CAJune 2010—August 2010
•Coursework included: Astronomical Physics and Bioethics

WORK EXPERIENCE
Acupuncture Chiropractic Center, Rowland Heights, CAJan. 2009—Apr. 2009
Secretary
•Served as first contact when patients entered the office, answered phones, and scheduled appointments
•Edited and administered patient forms, filed patient histories, and cleaned gurneys

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Walnut High School Tennis Team, Walnut, CASept. 2007—Present
Varsity Captain
•CIF semi-finalists in 2008, League Champions in 2007 and 2008
•Starting player since freshman year

Walnut High School Environmental Care Global Awareness Club (ECGA) Jun. 2009—Jun. 2010
Senior Member
•Spearheaded ECGA partnership with the Robert J. Bernard Biological Field Station at the Claremont Colleges that involved setting up an open house, weeding out invasive plants in blooming areas, and setting up plant ID signs
•Initiated recycling program at Walnut High School by implementing recycling bins in each classroom
•Organized campus and park clean ups at Lemon Creek Park and Creekside Park

Walnut High School Amnesty International ClubAug 2010—Present
Public Relations Manager
•Educate students about current human rights issues
•Organize meetings and presentations
•Discuss current events among other officers

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, CAMar. 2009—Present
Volunteer
•Worked in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) helping new mothers feed their newborns, helped nurses with their duties, delivered meals, and discharged patients
•Organized patient records, made beds, and delivered and sanitized medical supplies
•Observed Caesarean Sections and other invasive surgeries

Long Beach Dragon Boat Club, Long Beach, CA Mar. 2009—Present
Caller
•Placed third in annual Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival team rowing competition
•Responsibilities as caller included shouting commands and beating a drum to synchronize rowing
•Served as paddler on 22 man team with ages ranging from 15—18

Walnut High Advanced School Orchestra, Walnut, CA Sept. 2008—June 2010
Violinist
•1st violin section
•Performed at school concerts and functions, Disneyland, and in the Walnut community

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND AWARDS
•Awards: California Scholarship Federation (CSF), National Honors Society (NHS), and San Antonio League Student Athlete Award
•Hobbies include tennis, violin, volunteering, Japanese food, and meeting new people

For a little back ground- I enrolled in Nursing school last year (for no reason in particular, I'm interested in the health field and like helping people.. so perfect right?) and it's an Associates Degree program so I will be graduating this Spring. Long story short, these past 2 years have been miserable. I know that anybody who has gone through Nursing school has said the same thing, however it's usually worth it for them in the end. For me though, I think even after I graduate I'm not going to enjoy it; I don't necessarily enjoy the content or the clinicals. SO, that being said- I have absolutely no idea what to do now. As I mentioned before, I am interested in health care, and even more so helping people! Another important thing, is that I think I'm leaning more towards holistic health (acupuncture, reiki, etc.) than the typical health care. Any suggestions?? I will take any recommendations even if you're not sure if I'd enjoy them or not.

Some ideas I have had are working with animals to heal people, opening my own "wellness center" that would include things such as massage and acupuncture. I just really don't know... I hate to say it, but money is important and I have been told all along to not go into a job for the money, but to find something I enjoy doing and the money will come. I'm trying to stick to that but I just can't seem to find something I think that I will enjoy.

Thank you for any help in advance!!

I would love a career that involves say a home business or my own business that involves natural healing or even working for someone else I suppose. Acupuncture, massage, tai chi etc. I believe it is one of the best ways to recover and be healthy and I have been interested ever since I started using natural methods for stress. I go to the library a lot, reading about armoatherapy, tia chi, yoga, all that stuff.

What would I need to do, to do this job? Would this job be low stress?

INFO:
I'm in grade 11. In my first two years of high school, I took acedemic, but now applied, because its getting too hard. I was in honour role in grade 9 and 10. For my community service, I did a crafts program for senoirs for their health.
Gary Y. Yes, I do see where your coming from. Some methods are uncertain, and would not cure. But accupunture and massage therapy are benificial. The other are just stress reducers.

But a lot of drugs out there are a load of shit.

Just my view.
Gary Y. Yes, I do see where your coming from. Some methods are uncertain, and would not cure. But accupunture and massage therapy are benificial. The other are just stress reducers.

But a lot of drugs out there are a load of shit.

Just my view.

I am 35 - going back to school to finish my degree - masters in acupuncture/oriental medicine. I have no kids and my husband approves. Due to the high cost of my education - and the fact that I cannot work while I commute to this program, when I am done --- it will cost about 175g in gov title iv loans.

I cannot believe how much criticism I have taken for my decisions from friends and family!!!!. we live VERY modestly and simply, no cable, 1 bedroom apartment in the city, we do not own cars, we even buy mostly used clothing and furniture.

I feel like it is CRAZY that my friends and family criticize my decisions when they go on lavish cruises, disney vacations, get their toes painted twice a month, 250 cable channels, etc.etc. Whether they can "afford" it or not --- it just seems ridiculous.

Why am I considered to be such an idiot if I don't mind investing money in my life and my future ---?
Why are people so afraid of the stigma of debt?! I am middle class --- I have never owned anything and I am realistically assuming I might never ---- but at least I won't have to work a job I detest like a robot for the rest of my days.....!!!

It seems to me that the american dream is a little bit confusing.........Why should I be miserable so that I am not "in debt."? I am an adult, I realize the consequences of a loan payment. But I see no better options for my life --- my values are different I guess, pedicures and vacations just don't make me happy.

opinions?

4. Which of the following is not a function of the school nurse?

teaching maturation programs
performing screenings for hearing and vision
facilitating CPR classes for students and faculty
maintaining fitness records for teachers

5. Which of the following is generally not a function of community health departments?

providing emergency care for accident victims
overseeing public pools
keeping records of communicable diseases
regulating restaurant procedures

6. Which of the following is not a sign of a medical scam?

There is a promise of a miracle cure.
There are several testimonials that express how amazing the product is.
A single product is advertised as a treatment for a wide assortment of medical problems.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the product.

7. According to the lesson material, what term best describes anyone who buys or uses goods and
services of any kind?

patient
shopper
consumer
practitioner

8. What organization originally developed the Patient's Bill of Rights?

United States Congress
National Institute of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
American Hospital Association

9. Which of the following is not a right listed in the Patient's Bill of Rights?

the right to informed consent
the right to know what risks or complications may occur
the right to know the doctor's credentials
the right to refuse payment

10. Which of the following is not a reason to seek care from an emergency department?

The person is experiencing symptoms of a stroke including right sided weakness.
You suspect your two-year-old sibling has consumed a bottle of flavored vitamins.
Your mother says she is having a difficult time seeing the television screen.
The neighbor's arm is cut and spurting bright red blood from the wound.

11. Which of the following statements could make you vulnerable to medical scams?

Be wary of any statement that claims something is a cure all for disease.
Believe all statements that use pseudo-medical terms to describe the cure.
Disregard claims that all diseases are caused by nutritional deficiencies.
Get a second opinion when a surgical procedure is ordered.

12. Which law helps to allow donation of organs without cost to the donor?

Good Samaritan Act
HIPAA
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
DSHEA

13. Lucretia is having abdominal pain and decides she needs to have certain points in her foot massaged to control her pain. What type of unconventional medicine is she using?

acupuncture
iridology
reflexology
naturopathy

14. Marcus is complaining of a headache and his friend suggests to him that he should have a spinal adjustment to make the pain go away. What form of unconventional medicine is this friend most likely suggesting?

homeopathy
chelation therapy
iridology
chiropractics

15. Which of the following does not contribute to homelessness?

substance abuse
catastrophic financial event
domestic violence
medical insurance

16. What government agency helps homeless people find shelter?

FDA
FAA
HUD
CDC

17. Which policy helps protect patients' privacy and insurance coverage?

FDA
HIPAA
OSHA
CDC

18. You stop at the scene of an accident and notice a woman face down in a puddle of water. You turn her over and determine that she is unconscious. What law enables you to proceed with emergency care?

Good Samaritan Act
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Controlled Substances Act
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

19. What law prevents heroin from being prescribed by physicians and health care providers?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Workers' Compensation Fund
Controlled Substances Act
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act

There is an accredited school in NJ for acupuncture but it is a master diploma, not a master degree whereas the acupuncture schools in NY offers the Masters degree program but is double the tuition and takes more time. Does it really matter if you have a degree? As long as you are licensed to work, it shouldn't matter right?

Rehab program after rehab program after NA after discipline doesn't work. Trying to think outside the box here. Rejected for medicine replacement/methadone since don't have drug of choice. Looking into holistic treatment/naturopathy and acupuncture and alternative psychological therapy? Psychoanalysis? Rapid Eye trauma treatment, etc? Any ideas?

"alties" 'those who believe in alt-med, "allops" those who believe in allopathic med

Some Insurance Companies Cover Acupuncture and Other Alternative Therapies
Insurance companies are starting to take notice, several managed care companies now recognize the validity of certain alternative practices and provide a complementary and alternative medicine program, which can provide insurance coverage for acupuncture, Yoga and other non-traditional procedures. Says a representative of Oxford Health Plans, “…there have been more studies that are evidence based that have shown the importance of alternative practices in addition to traditional medicine. We arranged for specific providers in specific specialties in alternative medicine to become part of our network through various quality driven means of measurement such as they needed to be licensed by the state, they needed to provide continuing education credits, we will also look at their actual office sites to make sure that they are up to the standards our members want”

For devotees of alternative medicine being able to obtain insurance coverage not only provides financial support for their treatments, but also adds a level of legitimacy and acceptance, which can also have a positive effect on healing. And for those that have never considered an alternative treatment, knowing that is going to have a fixed cost associated with it may encourage them to try. Driven largely by patient demand healthcare today is embracing more and more non-traditional therapies, representing a fundamental shift in the philosophy of most Western, or so called Modern Practioners. As Dr. Dillard puts it, ““We want to mix the best of the alternative medicine world, with the best things we have from the conventional medical world for the benefit of the patients. There’s good evidence that if you combine these things sensibly, you actually get better results and the happier, healthier patients.”

Or to put it another way: the test tubes and beakers of the science lab may seem in stark contrast to the herbs, roots and needles of the alternative medical practioner. However, it is by bringing together the proven healing arts of the past, and the modern technology of the present, that we may build a healthier future.
dave, obviously all your knowledge concerning chiropractic must have come from reading quackwatch as you have no idea of real world results
angry doc, for the same reason you don't say damn sceptic instead of alties

26. . ________ is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glad that is released as a response to stress. (1 point)
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Eustress
All of the above
27. ________ is a hormone produced by the adrenal glad that increases heart rate and respiratory rate, in response to physical and mental stress. (1 point)
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Eustress
All of the above
28. ____________ is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image whereby a person does not consume enough calories. (1 point)
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating
Osteoporosis
29. _________ is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent cycles of excessive, uncontrollable eating, followed by purging. (1 point)
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating
Osteoporosis
30. Body weight that is inconsistent with age, build, and height (usually 15% below normal weight) is a symptom of: (1 point)
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating
osteoporosis
31. _______ is the pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 74 hours after exercising. (1 point)
DOMS
Muscle sprains
Muscle strains
Overuse injury
32. ________ are the result ofan injury to a ligament. (1 point)
DOMS
Muscle sprain
Muscle strain
Overuse injury
33. _________are the result of an injury to either a muscle or a tendon. (1 point)
DOMS
Muscle sprains
Muscle strains
Overuse injury
34. The treatment plan for immediate relief of muscle strains and sprains is: (1 point)
RAISE
RICE
REM
none of the above
35. _________ is a system of natural medicine, founded in the late 1700’s by Samuel Hahnemann, involving the use of natural plant, mineral, and animal substances. (1 point)
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Ultrasound therapy
Pilates
36. ________ is a disease where there is a loss of bone density, causing the bones to become porous, soft, and weak. (1 point)
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Arthritis
All of the above
37. It is important to recognize a person who needs first aid for choking, from someone who does not. (1 point)
True
False
38. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary respiration. (1 point)
True
False
39. The Heimlich maneuver was developed and introduced by Dr. Henry Heimlich, in 1974. (1 point)
True
False
40. Abdominal muscles that run diagonally down the ribs and connect to the front top of pelvis and assist with trunk rotation: (1 point)
external oblique’
internal obliques
rectus abdominus
transverse abdominus
41. Abdominal muscle which runs horizontally across the abdominal wall and underneath the internal and external obliques; assists with forced exhalation and trunk stabilization: (1 point)
external obliques
internal obliques
rectus abdominus
transverse abdominus
42. An inflammation of the tissue under the foot (fascia) caused by overuse and improper athletic footwear. Characterized by intense “start-up” pain under the heel bone: (1 point)
pronation
plantar fasciitis
osteoporosis
osteoarthritis
43. Personal and specific fitness objectives and plans are referred to as: (1 point)
specific goals
health issues
fitness goals
realistic goals
44. Your exercise results will be better and you will be able to achieve you fitness goals if you change your routine every: (1 point)
two to three weeks
four to six weeks
six months
daily
45. Many people prefer working out at a gym, and find that they can achieve their fitness goals more easily than working out at home. (1 point)
True
False
46. A strong impulse to do something is called: (1 point)
compulsive
strategy
impulsive
habitual
47. A set of actions to offset counterproductive behaviors: (1 point)
motivations
strategies
behaviors
changes
48. Encouraging and teaching your family the importance of exercise and healthy diet is an important part of your own personal fitness program. (1 point)
True
False
49. Most people that participate in physical fitness do not enjoy encouraging their family members to get involved with them. (1 point)
True
False
50. A 5k marathon is: (1 point)
a 3 mile running event
a 6 mile running event
a 23 mile running event
a 26 mile running event