Stages of Change

“The doctor wants me to stop drinking wine. My grandfather and father loved wine and I love wine. They lived good long lives, I will too."

“My doctor says I have to watch what I eat, but I’m not going to count calories or read books about nutrition, it’s all too much work.”

“All of my family is big. We’re just born that way. It’s just who we are. My grandma was big and lived to be 80.”

“The doctor says my cholesterol is too high, but I eat well and I feel good.”

“My wife’s a great cook, and I’m eating her food no matter what the doctor says.”

“I know I need to bring my cholesterol down, but it’s hard to even think about giving up my favorite foods--especially not forever.”

"I've looked into the local gym; I'm just not comfortable. And the only time I have to exercise is the early morning & that's too early"

"I'd like to stop smoking, I really would, but I've tried before and I just can't do it."

"I read the first chapter of a nutrition book, but there was so much to remember. I don't think I'd ever be able to track my food so closely

"I live in a 2-story walkup. Lately I'm out of breath by the time I reach my door. Guess it's time to stop smoking."

"I really enjoy wine and cigarettes, but I'd like to be around long enough to see my grandchildren grow up."

"I need more physical activity so I signed up for exercise classes starting next week."

"I'm reading up on lowering cholesterol like you suggested and I'm making notes for what foods to buy on my grocery list."

I talked to the doctor about trying to quit smoking. He gave me a prescription to help with the cravings."

"My neighbor and I are going to start walking together in the mornings 3 days a week."

"My wife and I have talked about it and she's going to start cooking with less fat. And we're talking about other ways to help me lose weigh

"My sister needs to watch her cholesterol too. We're getting together tomorrow & shopping for healthier food. We're gonna do this together.

"I've been shopping twice and I've stuck to my list of healthier foods."

"I've been on my diet for 2 weeks and I feel good. I'm getting excited about losing weight."

"I've been going to workout classes for 3 weeks now. It was hard to keep up in the beginning but it's getting easier."

"I haven't smoked all day. I also have the medication the doctor prescribed to help."

"I've started walking every morning. I feel much better and it's much easier to climb the stairs to my apartment."

"It's easier to cook healthy foods than I thought. And I actually like what I'm eating!"

"I haven't smoked for 2 weeks but last night was tough. I went out with friends and I could hardly resist. I don't know if I can stick to it

"I was doing so well on my diet--I lost 6 pounds, but then I went on vacation. So much good food! Now I'm having a hard time starting over."

"I was doing really well working out until I pulled a muscle. Now it hurts too much to work out. I'm too old for this s**t."

"I did what I was supposed to do. I worked out, I watched what I ate, I lost the weight. Now I can go back to eating whatever I want, right?

"I've lost the weight I wanted to lose. I feel so much better."

"I've been hiking 4 mornings a week for 2 months now. I feel great!"