- You will watch a video titled: “What is Self-Management?” to learn how self-management can help you achieve your goals.
- You will be able to take a “before” picture of yourself so that you can see your progress as you continue using MOVE! Coach. Additional guidance is provided on the picture taking screen.
- You will be asked to fill in two reasons why you have joined MOVE! AND two things you expect to achieve by participating in MOVE!
- You will double check your entries for height, weight, gender, and age.
- Next, you will read goal setting tips and then enter your personal weight loss goal. There are a variety of ways to enter your weight loss goal. For example, you may choose the total number of pounds you want to lose, or choose a percentage of weight to lose, or you can select a target weight. All three will be populated with a single selection. Additional guidance is found on this goal screen.
- You will have the chance to select how much weight (in pounds) you would like to lose each week. Choices include: 0, ½, 1, 1 ½, and 2 pounds per week. Based on your selection, the app will calculate the date at which you will reach your goal. If your goal seems to be too far into the future, consider going back to the wt. loss goal screen and adjusting your goal to 5% weight loss. Based on how much you choose to lose (pounds) per week, the app will provide your daily calorie level. This will be addressed in detail in Self-Management Guide 2 (Tip The Balance).
- Once your weight loss goal is set, you will watch a “SMART Goals” video to prepare you to set goals for weight management.
- You will then write your own Physical Activity and Dietary SMART goals. Be sure to read the examples provided on the screen while also using the information presented in the “SMART Goals” video.
- After goal setting you have earned a physical activity break, try using the video titled: “Overhead Stretch”.
- Guide 1 ends with a summary of what you completed in the guide. You can check out other resources that are available to you and then you answer a few more questions to get ready for the next guide. Note: you can update any weight goal or SMART goal in each guide summary.
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