Make a commitment TODAY to not gain any more weight and start to reap the rewards.
Next steps:
- Find out where there is room to make improvements to your current eating and physical activity patterns.
Download a food diary
Download a physical activity diary
- Set goals about the types of changes you will make. Be specific and realistic and you’ll have a greater chance of success.
- Get support by letting your friends and family know of your healthy weight goals and enlisting their support when you can.
- Explore other available resources to support you along the way. For example, My Healthy Balance is a free online healthy lifestyle program to support you in making changes. Visit www.myhealthybalance.com.au to join today!
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Every small change you make is important and will add up to a healthier life. Remember to make changes that suit you, not someone else. It’s important to focus on developing habits that you can maintain.
Write down your goals and keep track of your progress, by printing the table below.
| Date to start |
Change I want to make |
Progress made |
| Example 1st Jan 09 |
I will replace my usual morning tea biscuits with an apple instead. |
Purchased enough apples to last me a week. |
| Examples 1st Feb 09 |
I will cycle to work once a week |
I have pumped my tyres and mapped out the route to take. |
Click to download this table.