Part 5: Be Physically Active

What Are You Waiting for?

“I will start eating healthier foods when my spouse decides to also change.”

 

This exact scenanio may not apply to you. However, perhaps you are also putting off making a change. Complete each statement with excuses you catch yourself making.

•  I will start a daily exercise routine when…

•  I will start eating breakfast when…

•  I will meet my daily recommendation for vegetables when…

•  I will drink enough water every day when…

 

Reflect. What did you write after “when” in the prompts above? Does “I” come first? Or, does another person or thing?

Reduce Sit-Time

Do Activities You Enjoy

Types of Physical Activity

Cardio Training

Resistance Training

Stretching & Rehabilitation

Yoga

Massage

Avoid Injury

Appreciate the Journey

Set Fitness Goals

Plan Physical Activity

Tackle Limitations

Injury and Disability

Manage Your Time

Set Up for Success

What Are You Waiting For?

Responsibility for Change

Create "If, Then" Plans

Exercise and Eating

Eating and Body Image

How Do You View Your Body?

Identify Disordered Eating

Review and Prepare

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