Three Reasons you haven’t changed Raise your hand if you made a New Years resolution. Now keep your hand up if you have kept your resolution. Congratulations if your hand is still up! If you have given up on your resolution, you are not alone. Many people with good intentions in January often find themselves back to their old ways long before the calendar flips to a new month. What makes sticking to resolutions difficult? Here are 3 reasons you may be struggling to make healthy changes: You aren’t realistic. Did you swear off chocolate for the rest of your life? There is nothing more tempting than what is forbidden. Instead of telling yourself you will “never” have a sweet again, think about how you could cut back without giving it up completely. You don’t have a supportive environment. A pantry full of potato chips and chocolate and a freezer full of ice cream is not going to help you tackle your weight loss goals. You don’t have a plan . A goal without a plan is just a dream! While losing weight and quitting smoking are great goals that can improve your health, you need to make a plan to achieve goals. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (HPDP) Programs Can Help You! HPDP specializes in helping people change their health behaviors. We help people make plans to meet their goals with the following weekly group classes: MOVE! Learn how to set goals and change behaviors to help you lose the right amount of weight for you. Smoking Cessation: Get the right medication and learn new behaviors to help you quit smoking for good! Diabetes Self-Management: Let us help you build the skills you need to manage your diabetes and support your health. Coping with Overeating: Learn how to develop a healthy relationship with food. Healthy Teaching Kitchen: Healthy eating starts with learning how to prepare meals at home! Ready to learn more? You do not need a referall from a primary care doctor to talk with us. Call 314-289-6503 to ask questions and to schedule your appointment today!
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