Tips to Achieving Your Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Tips to Achieving Your Healthy Lifestyle ChangesPg 1TranscriptMaking lifestyle changes can be difficult. It takes time, patience and effort. Here are some tips thatmay help you along the path to reaching your goals.Keep records of your progress. Take a look at the goal you have set. What type of information maybe good for you to keep track of so you get an idea of your progress?For example, if you are trying to choose healthy foods more often, keep a food diary. If increasingphysical activity is your focus, write down the type of exercise you did and for how long.You can keep daily or weekly written logs. You may find it easier to track your progress using afitness band, your computer, or with an app on your tablet or smartphone. Many apps are availablethat can make tracking activities easier.“I know what I want to do but I find if I don’t track it, I might take a day off and that day thenext week becomes 2 days off, or something like that. It’s very easy to fall back into the oldhabits of not doing anything.”And remember, once the change you are making becomes a habit you can stop keeping track of it.And then move on to tracking your next change.If you find you are having trouble reaching your goal, these records can help you figure out why.Perhaps you have chosen a goal that is impossible to meet, like exercising for 60 minutes eachday during your busy work week. When you see you have missed your exercise sessions, yourrecords can help you set a new time to exercise. Not meeting a goal can be discouraging. It maybe a good time to re-evaluate your goals and build on your successes.When you do reach a goal, stay motivated by rewarding yourself. You’ve earned it. But make sureto choose a reward that is healthy for you so you don’t undo all the good you’ve just done.“We went on a trip recently to New York and we were both excited when our Fitbits startedbuzzing at I think it was 12:30 in the afternoon, so we had hit the 10,000 and it was both ofus. I think within 20 minutes of each other.”But sometimes life just gets in the way. Maybe you have a business trip, take a vacation, or get acold and you end up getting off your plan and having a setback. The important thing to rememberwhen you do have a setback is to recognize it and get back on track as soon as you can.“Knowing that we’re human and that you’re going to mess up, you just are more careful thenext day, or the rest of the day and you try to make it a fresh beginning again, instead ofhaving it just continue to snowball.”Along your journey don’t be afraid to reach out and talk to people about the changes you aremaking. Let your friends and family know what your goals are so they don’t put up obstacles, evenby accident. You are more likely to succeed and stick to your plan if you have the support ofothers.This program is for informational purposes only; for all health related issues please contact your healthcareprovider. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this videofor medical decision making. gn_10052_96 ©Milner-Fenwick, Inc.Tips to Achieving Your Healthy Lifestyle ChangesPg 2“I have a friend, Larry who has a fitbit and he sent me an email one day saying ‘Let’s havea challenge. How many steps we can do in a week.”And finally, be patient. Remember, you’re making a permanent change. Follow your plan and takeit one step at a time. The changes you make will benefit you for a lifetime.“Because now I’m aware of what I put in my body, I find I have more energy, probably alittle clearer-headed than I was when I was younger. Overall, it’s made my life better.”“Having other people be proud of me feels really good. Something I can say that I haveaccomplished. That, you know, I’ve conquered and I’ve put behind me and betteredmyself.”This program is for informational purposes only; for all health related issues please contact your healthcareprovider. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this videofor medical decision making. gn_10052_96 ©Milner-Fenwick, Inc.
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