A New You: Health for Every

Body

Lesson 1: Let’s Begin

Designed to help you gain new attitudes and learn information and strategies to enjoy a healthier life.Presented by:

A New You:Health for Every

Body

Collaboration that educates people to respect body size

diversity and to enjoy benefits of

Active LivingPleasurable & Healthful EatingPositive Self-

Image

Wellness IN the Rockies assists communities in educating people to value health

respect body-size differencesenjoy the benefits of self-acceptanceenjoy physically active livingenjoy healthful & pleasurable eating

Today in our culture, it has never been . . .

Easier to become fatHarder to be

fat

Large people are

not healthy

Myth

RealityWeight is

completely

controllableFat is bad

Genetics affect body

shape & sizeFat has valueMany factors define health

Diet and exercise make you thin

Diets reduce weight

Diets do not work

Eating habits & physical activity impact health & fitness

Myth

Reality

Pleasurable and healthful eating

Physically active living

Respect body size differences – yours & others

A New You: Health for Every

Body

1. Complete Readiness for Change2. Work on Finding Your Own

Way3. Set a SMART goal

On Your Own Learning

OYOL

SM

RA

T

Specific Measurable AttainableRealistic Relevant Time Bound

goal

s

Adapted from A New You: Living in A Healthy Body developed by Outreach and Extension at University of Missouri, Lincoln University

Adaptation & revisions byMary Kay Wardlaw Project Education Specialist WIN the Rockies