In 2011: a realistic resolution You've heard people say they wanted to lose weight in 2011. Others who wanted to enroll at the gym. You may have even decided to make a hunger strike for a week, after all these pies and stews . (Which I hope not, anyway!) But whatever your resolution, if you decide to "change", make sure that this change is realistic. And so: feasible.
At what stage are you?
When I was on the benches of university, we talked about the famous Prochaska stages of change. I do not know if it's a closely guarded secret, but I'm exposed to you, dear audience, so it's not that health professionals who are aware. Mr. Prochaska's theory applies perfectly to your resolutions "health". It's actually a way for us to identify your level of motivation to change (commonly called "motivational interviewing"). Therefore, when you meet with a trainer or a nutritionist, they try as best they can assess your stage of change and lead you through your own intentions, to be ready and motivated to change.
ago one who ...
1. Do not even think about making changes (it is the doctor who asked him to eat better and move. He or she is not ready to move forward).
2. Think about change, but do not know how to do
3. Thinks increasingly changing and trying to identify ways to help
4. Take action and is determined to change.
Then you are at what stage?
But to be really motivated ...
Undertake the changes you can make, providing you with achievable goals. Because the motivation is in maintaining your good habits. Which has already abandoned its resolutions this year, unable to maintain what he had decided to change it? Too many of us.
So whether you're at the stage of thinking to change or move on to stage action, I tell you to choose your goals for lasting change and continue to be motivated to change.
Patient History
(ouf. .. I really feel about the classroom, but for your own good:)
Mr. X knows well that was overweight. His doctor gave him several warnings since then a few months, his blood sugar and increases risk for diabetes. Mr. X will not be achieved. But he does not know how to go about getting more exercise, or how satisfy her sweet tooth without eating chocolate every day.
In 2011, he therefore took the decision to enroll at the local gym (because that's what his wife told him to do), then in terms of its power, he decides to move to a piece of chocolate per day instead of a full bar for a snack.
Do you think Mr. X will maintain its resolution?
From experience, I do not think so. Unless it's really got a boost of motivation along the way. First, Mr. X was not ready to take action. He has not done the research to identify how best to equip themselves. He relied on the doctor, his wife and his good sense. But not what he was really ready to do!
The lesson in this story: when one wants to undertake changes in our lifestyle, let's not afraid to equip . If you think you can always seek professional advice so that it gives us realistic advice . Do not worry: this is not because a kinesiologist (professional activity) is called a "kinesiologist" that you asked to do 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity every day. He will adjust according to your pace. And it's not because I am a nutritionist (professional food) that I shall command you to eat vegetables every meal if you have trouble starting to incorporate a portion per day.
We adapt, we are realistic and that, for your very own. Because we want you to change, but within your pace and your reality.
In this good year 2011 and that it is full of health!
ps: No matter what stage of change and motivation, I would be pleased to equip your own home to make some changes in your attitude. Contact me, do not be shy;)
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