Healthylife® Weigh Part 1 Look for ways to align your attitudes with your values. How will managing your weight display your values? Consider these two approaches: View A: Reducing how much soda I drink is going to be terrible. I want to drink whatever I feel like, whenever I want. View B: I value connecting […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Seeing the worst possible outcome for a situation can lead to anxiety and racing thoughts. Avoid focusing on the negative aspects of a situation or how it could be even worse. The unknown future can seem scary and full of negative potential. Dispute each irrational thought with a rational one. Challenge
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Use “If, then” plans to overcome roadblocks. “If, then” plans anticipate a challenge and prepare a response in advance. Create “If, then” statements for each challenge you expect to face. These challenges may be: * How you expect to feel (e.g., self-conscious). * Something you do not know how to do.
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions. You will feel better about yourself and your life. Blaming others is a natural, child-like reaction. It is more adult-like to figure out the amount of control you have in a given situation and respond to it in a mature way. You may
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 The dairy group includes milk and foods made from milk. Dairy provides calcium, vitamin D (milk), healthy fats, and protein. Milk alternatives (such as those made from soy) are included if they are fortified with calcium. Dairy Alternatives Many people avoid lactose-containing milk due to an intolerance or preference. Lactose is
Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes The dairy group includes milk and foods made from milk, including yogurt, cheese, ricotta cheese, and cottage cheese. Milk alternatives (e.g., soy milk) are included if they are fortified with calcium, one of the key nutrients found in dairy. If you don’t tolerate dairy or choose not to consume it:
Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 An increased amount of oxygen allows your heart rate to slow down. This produces a calming effect. 1. Sit in a chair, arms at your sides, with your legs uncrossed. Or, lie down on a comfortable surface, like a bed or couch. 2. If you are able, close your eyes. Do
Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Thinking in all-or-nothing terms using words like “always,” “never,” and “every” can make it difficult to see options. Avoid thinking about people or situations using absolute terms. Logical thinking looks at more than one option. People can act in different ways. Situations can have many outcomes. Have you had any of
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Answer these questions. * What activities have I been good at before? * What activities do I enjoy doing? * What equipment do I have or can I use? * What outcomes do I want to achieve? * What activities am I physically able to do? © American Institute for Preventive
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Water does many important jobs for your body: * Transports nutrients * Helps you digest food * Carries waste from the body * Regulates body temperature * Gives a feeling of fullness * Helps break down fat for energy * Lubricates joints * Helps prevent muscle cramps Action Steps: * Drink
