Weight Loss Through Exercise George Mason University M S
Description of the Problem n Too little time n Lack of energy n Easier to find other things to do
Problems with Exercise Lack of Energy n Planning a wedding n New job, learning, takes up many hours n Tired n Working extra on weekends for more money n Graduate School
Problems with Exercise Too Little Time n Get home from work at 7pm n Getting dark outside earlier n Make excuses –Easier to watch television
Problems with Exercise Find Other Things to do n Sleeping –Leads to increased low self esteem n Shopping –Used as another outlet to feel better about self n Plan wedding
Personal Problem n I wish to lose weight through increased exercise. I will exercise at least five days a week.
Measurement of Exercise n I will measure the number of days that I exercise n I will measure the amount of time I exercise I will measure the amount of weight loss
How to Work on Problem n Exercise in the morning before work n Have fiancé make sure I wake up on time n Exercise with fiancé n Choose variety of activities to find activity that is liked
Process to Improvement n Set alarm clock 1/2 hour earlier n Go to Bed 1/2 hour earlier n Eat more nutritious foods to increase energy n Fiancé write reminder notes n Exercise schedule posted on refrigerator n Fiance questions exercise schedule and improvement
Results of Improvement n Increased days of exercise n Weight loss of 5.5 lbs n Increased energy n Increased self esteem n Excitement about exercise
Chart of Exercise
Accomplishments n Goal to exercise more increased n Weight loss of 5.5 lbs n Increased energy n Excitement of reaching goal, which in turn created more excitement to keep going
Final Summary n Easier to work on a process when you know someone is watching you n Easier to work on goal with success - Success drives a winning attitude n Need to continually monitor the process for improvements