Note All Of The Questions Posted Week 1 For The Completed Pr

Note All Of The Questions Posted Week 1 For The Completed Project Are

Note all of the questions posted week 1 for the completed project are broken into 4 parts. The questions you are responsible for answering this week are posted below. These Healthy Change assignments are not essays. Please keep all writings short and concise, staying in the 250 word count range. This is part IV worth 25% of your final paper grade!

In Week 2, you selected a health behavior issue that you would like to improve and set out your long and short term goals. By the end of Week 4, you devised a plan to accomplish your goals. In Week 12, you assessed your progress and made any necessary changes to your plan. The time has come for a final report on your progress. The section of your paper is worth 100 points or 25% of your entire final paper grade or 5% of your overall course grade.

Please do the following before the end of Week 13: Summarize and evaluate your progress. 50 points Re-State your chosen Health Change (Health Behavior Modification) Did you make progress? If so, why were you able to do so? If not, what got in the way of your change? What will be your next step(s)?

Revise your plan as necessary. 50 points How to you plan to do so - Describe Goals? What changes will you make? If necessary, please include a revised plan.

Paper For Above instruction

This final report aims to evaluate the progress made in modifying a chosen health behavior, reflecting on the journey from goal-setting through planning, execution, and final assessment. The focus is on understanding whether the initial goals were achieved, identifying factors contributing to success or obstacles encountered, and revising the plan accordingly for continued improvement.

The selected health behavior modification involves increasing daily physical activity, specifically aiming to incorporate at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week. Initially, my goals were clear: to establish a consistent exercise routine, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance overall well-being. In the early stages, I succeeded in adhering to my plan due to increased motivation, accountability measures such as exercise logging, and external support from friends. These factors contributed significantly to my progress, enabling me to surpass initial targets.

However, as the weeks progressed, several obstacles emerged, including time constraints due to academic and work commitments, fatigue after long days, and occasional lack of motivation. These barriers hindered consistent exercise, leading to lapses in my routine. Recognizing these challenges, I reassessed my schedule and made targeted adjustments, such as integrating shorter, more flexible workouts and scheduling exercise sessions during less busy periods. Additionally, I set new, more realistic goals to prevent discouragement and maintain motivation.

Moving forward, my revised plan involves prioritizing physical activity by embedding it into daily routines, such as walking during breaks and incorporating home workouts that require minimal time and equipment. I will also track progress more diligently, reward small achievements, and seek social support to sustain motivation. These modifications aim to address previous barriers and promote consistent, sustainable health behavior change.

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