Module 16: Stay Motivated To Prevent Type 2 Participant Guide

Session Focus

Staying motivated over the next 6 months can help you stick to your healthy habits to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

In this session, we will talk about:

  • How far you’ve come since you started this program

  • Our group’s next steps

  • Individual goals for the next 6 months

You will also make a new action plan!

Tips:

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

  • Celebrate your successes.

Your Goals for the Next 6 Months

Marie’s Story

Marie had diabetes and high blood pressure in her pregnancy, so her doctor told her she’s at risk for type 2 diabetes. Marie was worried, and she wanted to be healthy for her baby. So, she started the lifestyle change program to prevent type 2. She decided the new version of herself would eat right and get active.

Marie has been working hard to try some new routines and make progress toward her goals. As a result, she reached her weight and activity goals. Strangely enough, now that she’s reached her goals, Marie doesn’t feel quite as motivated. She starts sliding back into her old habits.

Marie decides to take action by updating that new version of herself she knows is possible. She also wants to show her husband what is possible and bring him along on this journey. Her plan now is to create new routines they can enjoy in order to make healthy decisions together.

Individual Goals for the Next 6 Months

Here are my new and revised personal goals for the next 6 months in the PreventT2 program:

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Activity Goal

In the next 6 months, I will get at least 150 minutes of activity each week at a moderate pace or more. Ideally, that’s 30 minutes of activity 5 days a week.

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Weight Goal

I weigh ______ pounds.

In the next 6 months, I will:

  • Lose weight. I will reach ______ pounds.

  • Maintain my weight. I will stay at _____ pounds.

Plan for Success

Stay Motivated Module and Personalized Pledge

This “Stay Motivated” module includes steps to stay motivated and ideas for beating selfdefeating thoughts. You can create a new personalized pledge to stay committed to your goals. www.cdc.gov/diabetes/programs/preventt2/quiz.html?week=16

Personalized Pledge: www.cdc.gov/diabetes/programs/preventt2/pledge.html?pledge=3

Celebrate Your Success

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

How To Stay Motivated

It can be challenging to stay motivated. Here are some common challenges, and ways to work through them. Write your own ideas in the “Other Ways To Stay Motivated” column. Check off each idea you try.