Sunday, November 23, 2008

The Six Stages of Change

Pre-contemplation – Change has not been identified.

March 1, 2008

I Received invitation to participate in the Healthy Roads Weight Management Program.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), two out of three Americans are overweight and one out of three Americans is considered obese.

Cummina Inc. has partnered with https://www.healthyroads.com to offer an innovative weight management program to help me lose weight and develop a healthier lifestyle.

The Healthy roads Weight Management Program includes one on one consultations with a personal health coach – providing motivation, planning, education and support – as well as online tools, customized planning and analysis service, and rewards for participation.

Contemplation - Change has been identified but path to change may seem unclear or unattainable

March 13, 2008

Biometric screening offered by Cummina Inc. through htpps://cummins.online.staywell.com

Height – Inches - 67

Weight – Pounds - 207

Systolic Blood Pressure -137

Diastolic Blood Pressure - 80

  • Total Cholesterol - 107
    HDL Cholosterol - 29
    Glucose - 112

    Preparation - Setting realistic goals identifying motivators Planning ahead for challenges


    March 18, 2008

    Nutrition
    Exercise
    Stress Management
    Increase water to 64 ounces per day.
    Take personal care assessment


    March 20, 2008

    Enrolled in HealthSpan Care Management program for diabetes support.


    April 24, 2008

    Cummins Occupational Health Center

    Height – Inches - 67

    Weight – Pounds - 203

    Systolic Blood Pressure - 120
    Diastolic Blood Pressure - 80
    Total Cholesterol - 101
    HDL Cholosterol - 36
    Glucose - 101

    6-17-2008
    Indianapolis VAMC

    Height – Inches - 67

    Weight – Pounds - 196

    Systolic Blood Pressure - 117
    Diastolic Blood Pressure - 65
    Total Cholesterol - 114
    HDL Cholosterol - 35
    Glucose - 112
    Hemoglobin A1C - 6.6 H



    Action - Modify behavior

    Walking an average of 4 to 5 miles per day (10,000 steps).
    Swimming two three days per week (six to 10 laps each time).
    Wii Fit:
    Yoga
    Balance Games
    Strength Training
    Aerobics
    Nutrition
    Control Portions
    Eat more good carbs: fruit, vegetables beans, etc.
    Eat less bad carbs: table sugar, cakes, cookies, candy, etc.
    Read all labels.


    Maintenance - Maintain new behavior

    November 23, 2008

    Current weight = 196.7 pounds…a loss of 10.3 pounds.

    Termination - New behavior becomes habit

    I am enjoying this program so much, I am not sure I want to terminate it. At least not until I hit my target of 185 pounds or less.


3 comments:

Unknown said...

I am really proud of how much you have changed over to a healthier way of life Dad! Keep up the great work!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

chidiet.com/whysuffer.pdf

chidiet.com - trucker story and now site.

(internet for rawfood recipes)

Gabriel Cousens has written a book on diabetes that may be interesting though think Jim's site at chidiet would be enough. He is one of many that has continued the wonderful Ann Wigmores work. Though thankfully with modern day Ann's recipes have even improved.

Oh Victoria Boutenko is also gold.