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Step 2: Objectify your problems
Establish an objective baseline so you will be able to
determine progress or deterioration. For example, if
your goal is to lose weight it is helpful to know what
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your weight is and what a realistic goal weight is. In
addition, determining your percentage of body fat and
specific measurements such as waist circumference
may prove useful in determining if your strategies are
being effective. If your goal is to reduce your risk of
premature death from cardiovascular disease, knowing
your blood pressure, functional blood vessel health,
blood measurements such as cholesterol, triglycerides,
Adopting a health-promoting diet hemoglobin A1c, C-reactive protein, etc., will give you
an objective basis to evaluate the progress of your
and lifestyle is one of the most health-promoting strategy. Working with a doctor
who focuses on health promotion may prove extreme-
difficult tasks facing modern ly helpful. The doctor may be able to provide you
human beings. Even people information on the underlying cause(s) of your
problems.
who are health conscious have
Step 3: Establish realistic goals
a difficult time implementing and timelines
It is important to set realistic goals so that you do not
a health-promoting diet, violate your expectations and become discouraged.
For example, the average overweight individual
designing and sticking to a can lose two pounds per week by adopting a health-
promoting diet and lifestyle. That translates into a
regular exercise program, and negative calorie balance of 1,000 calories per day and
getting proper rest and sleep. in my experience is the maximum sustainable weight
loss for the average person. If your goal is to resolve
This article outlines a hypertension with fasting, you need to understand
how long a fast will be needed to achieve the desired
strategy that can help you results. The higher your self-efficacy of resolution, the
higher the probability for definitive, sustained action.
achieve your health goals. In order to regain and maintain health in the face of
adversity and challenges, you must have confidence
that the actions you are taking are likely to succeed.