Trinity Operation Transformation Leaders
Michael Lynham: Staff Leader
I applied to become a Trinity Transformation Operations Leader to provide me with the added motivation to maintain an exercise regime along with eating healthier foods. I have played a variety of sports including Tai-Kwondo and Boxing where I have competed at National level. However the last 12 months has seen my participation fall to the wayside. I recently completed a Masters in Digital Marketing which forced me to focus less on maintaining my fitness and more on completing my dissertation. As a result, I began to eat more convenience foods with very little attention on exercise which resulted in my gaining weight.
I have decided to get involved with the Trinity College Operation Transformation because I would like to motivate the team within the Trinity College Dublin Global Relations Department to join me in becoming healthier and fitter for 2016.
Sports Centre Mentor: Jesus Perez, meet on Tuesdays
Final Update
The final week of the Trinity’s Operation Transformation has mainly consisted of me travelling to the Netherlands and not eating as healthy as I really should have. I have finally started my food prep each day which consists of consuming 50g of protein in my meals. I eat six times a day but mainly healthy food for example; Mashed sweet potato with shredded chicken, onion, garlic, rosemary. I really enjoyed motivating others and they motivating me with the Trinity Operation Transformation.
The programme has made me plan my week a lot better around exercise and eating healthier. Every Sunday I spend two hours boxing during the day which I am to continue. I have also started to do some personal training also which I find helps to push my efforts that little bit more. I am starting my training campaign next week for eight weeks in preparation for my next fight where all proceeds will be donated to Aware.
Goal Week 3
One of my goals for next week is to start preparing meals the day before – Breakfast, lunch, dinner. I plan to continue the training I did last week.
Progress Week 2
For the past week I have managed to stay motivated and to encourage those around me in Global Relations to continue to eat healthier and to maintain some form of regular exercise.
When I wake up each morning I consume a protein shake which helps start my day. I tend not to have the time in the morning to make breakfast. One of my goals for next week is to start preparing meals the day before – Breakfast, lunch, dinner. For my lunch every day I eat a protein salad largely comprising of turkey (with some satay sauce), carrots, lettuce, cucumber, apple, eggs.
From an exercise perspective I have mainly did cardio and core work. I did this through boxing. On Sunday I spent 1hour and 45 minutes training (doing pads, boxing bag, sparring, working on core etc.). I feel I am getting into a good routine now and feeling really positive and looking forward to the forthcoming weeks ahead.
Goal Week 2
This week I will go to the gym 3-4 times. If I don't make a session mid-week due to time or wor, I'll make up for it at the weekend.
Goal and Progress Week 1
I met Jesus for the first time on Monday so I've missed the first six days of TOT. Since I started though I've been eating lots of salads and proteins and I've started in the gym. I haven't weighed myself this week
Long Term Goal
My end goal is to lose a half a stone, tone my body, along with feeling good both inside and out about myself. I want this to initiative to continue throughout 2016 within the Global Relations Department where I hope to encourage and motivate those around me.
Benefits of Being Healthier (Recorded Week 1)
- Being active helps me feel better. I have more self-confidence and doing exercise puts me in a better state of mind.
- I always feel energised after exercise
- Being active makes me eat better too
Barriers to Being Healthier (Recorded Week 1)
- Work can be very busy
- Time will be an issue for me
Sarah Kingston: Student Leader
My reason for doing operation transformation is simple, be happier and healthier. I have so many bad eating habits that need to change. Operation Transformation seems like the best way to do this.
Long Term Goal
My goal is to lose a bit of weight and change eating and exercise habits for the better.
Sports Centre Mentor: Darren Doran, meet on Mondays
Goal Week 3
Goal for next week is to up my gym sessions to 4 times a week and focus on clean foods.
Progress Week 2
Tried batch cooking this week. Is going very well so far. Managed to make most of my main meals for the week on Sunday which works well with my busy schedule. Been gym a few times this week and feeling good after the weigh-in.
Goal Week 2
My aim is to lose 1.5kg this week. I will go to the gym three times. I'll be eating whole foods and lots of colour but I have no specific plan for healthy eating at the moment.
Goal and Progress Week 1
I missed most of Week 1 because I was away until the Thursday after TOT started. I met Darren on Monday and we set some long term goals and some short term ones. I've been eating healthily and am enjoying my porridge in the mornings. I went to the gym Monday and Tuesday and will go again this Friday
Benefits of Being Healthier (Recorded Week 1)
- I want to have more energy
- I know a few people in their 40s and 50s who have died recently. I'd like to get healthier now to make myself healthy when I'm older.
Barriers to Being Healthier (Recorded Week 1)
- I did brilliantly during the summer going to the gym but I found once I was back in College, I stopped going.
- Time is a huge issue for me.
Questions/Comments/Suggestions?
If you've any questions, comments or suggestions for Trinity Operation Transformation, please email Martina on health.promotion@tcd.ie.