Stay Motivated to Prevent T2

Session Focus

Staying motivated over the next six months can help you prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

This session we will talk about:

• How far you've come since you started this program
• Our next steps
• Your goals for the next six months

You will also make a new action plan!

Tips:

Try new and fun ways to eat right and be active.

Celebrate your successes.

Marie's Story

Marie is at risk for type 2 diabetes. So she decides to eat right and get active.

Marie works hard and sticks to her plan. As a result, she reaches her weight goal. She also reaches her activity goal.

Strangely enough, once she reaches her goals, Marie doesn't feel quite as motivated. She starts sliding back to her old habits.

Marie decides to take action. She thinks about how far she's come. She sets a new weight goal. And she commits to her healthy lifestyle all over again. She even gets her husband to join her.

Today, Marie is back to feeling motivated. She plans to live a long and healthy life.

Your Goals for the Next Six Months

Activity Goal

In the next six months, I will get at least 150 minutes of activity each week at a moderate pace or more.

Weight Goal

Celebrate Your Success

Celebrating your success can help you stay motivated. Here are some healthy ways to celebrate. Write your own ideas in the column that says "Other Ways to Celebrate." Check off each idea you try.

How to Cope With Challenges

It can be challenging to stay motivated. Here are some common challenges and ways to cope with them. Write your own ideas in the column that says "Other Ways to Cope." Check off each idea you try.