Level 1
Week 1 - So here we are. We are ready to do this. This is the journey that I hope will not only change your physical health but also your life. This is a journey into a world where few dare journey since it takes willpower, determination, and a lot of SELF-EFFICACY (the belief that one can initiate or sustain a desired behavior). The first we need to know to understand our journey is that there are five Stages of Change: Stage 1 - Precontemplation - Not yet admitting to the fact there is a problem that needs to be changed. Stage 2 - Contemplation - Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready, sure of wanting, or lack of confidence to make the change Stage 3 - Preparation/Determination - Getting ready to make a change Stage 4 - Action/Willpower - Change the negative behavior to a positive behavior Stage 5 - Maintenance - Maintaining the positive behavior change. If we are reading this, we can agree that we have already gotten past Stages 1 - 3. We are now on Stage 5 and...