General Health Conditions
It’s easy to complain, make excuses, list a million reasons why you can’t lose weight or get fit. Take control by changing the way you think about your health. Don’t let excuses hold you back.
Action Step:Make a date with family members to walk after dinner – every night. Those left behind have to do the dishes.
© American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Part 5
Recognize your role in making changes. Other factors may have a role in your ability to do something. However, name something that IS in your power to change. Take control of your goals. Don’t wait for someone else to do it for you.
Depending on someone or something else for change:
* I will meet my daily recommendation for vegetables when my kids start liking them more at meals.
* I will start a daily exercise routine when summer and warmer temperatures arrive.
* I will drink enough water every day when my office fixes the drinking fountain.
Actively taking responsibility for change:
* I will meet my daily recommendation for vegetables when I swap my afternoon crackers for carrots and try a new vegetable at dinner each week.
* I will start a daily exercise routine when I set my alarm for an hour earlier and go for a brisk stroll in the morning before work.
* I will drink enough water every day when I fill up my water bottle one more time each day.
Find a statement you wrote that doesn’t start with “I.” Re-write this statement to name something within your control.
If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done.
© American Institute for Preventive Medicine