Item | Topic |
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1. Reviewing overall progress | |
 1 | Previously set goals or intentions are reviewed |
 2 | Feedback on performance is given |
 3 | General encouragement is given |
2. Reviewing previous topic and handouts | |
 4 | Positive Thinking handout is reviewed |
 | The following questions are taken into consideration when reviewing the Positive Thinking handout |
 5 |  • What negative thoughts did you catch yourself thinking? |
 6 |  • When was this (in what situation)? |
 7 |  • Were you able to stop them? |
 8 |  • Did you talk back with positive thoughts? |
 9 |  • How did positive thinking help with eating a healthy diet? |
 10 |  • What about changes to your activity habits? |
 11 |  • Did you manage to go for a 30-min walk every day? |
 12 | Any barriers are uncovered |
 | Usefulness of the other handouts is reviewed: |
 13 |  • CAMWEL walks handout |
 14 |  • Steps/Walks Chart handout |
 15 |  • Rate Your Plate handout |
3. Reviewing pedometer counts and physical activity | |
 16 | Pedometer counts are recorded |
 17 | Participants are asked if they wore the pedometers every day |
 18 | (a) If the participant did not wear the pedometer every day, they are asked what got in the way OR (b) If the participant did wear the pedometer every day, they are praised |
 19 | Efforts made by the participant are appreciated |
 20 | Advisor is positive and non-judgmental; good things are noticed |
4. Taking weight and waist measurements | |
 21 | Waist circumference is measured |
 22 | Weight is measured |
5. Reviewing weight change | |
 23 | (a) If participant has lost weight they are congratulated OR (b) If the participant has not lost weight they are helped to develop a plan to address their particular problem |
6. Presenting new topic – Avoiding The Slippery Slope of Changing Habits for Life | |
 24 | ‘Slips’ are defined in a manner that is relevant to the participant |
 25 | Advisor discusses what to do after a ‘slip’ to get the participant back on their feet again |
 26 | Advisor helps to identify some things or situations when the participant ‘slips’ from healthy eating and being active |
7. Setting goals, making action plans and assigning home activities | |
 27 | Participant is encouraged to continue to get back on track |
 | The following leaflets are given: |
 28 |  • Camden Change4Health Walks |
 29 |  • Recipe book (British Heart Foundation ‘Healthy Meals, Healthy Hearts’ or ‘Food Should be Fun… And Healthy’) |
 30 | Participant is reminded to continue to wear their pedometer and record their steps |
8. Confirming date of next appointment | |
 31 | The appointment for the next session is confirmed |