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Your
Health,
Your Way
Are you managing your health, your way? AstraZeneca has assembled a team of
experts to get you started with simple tips that help you build your own three-step
plan, with everything from eating right every day to
setting up a fitness plan to building a positive mindset.
Ready Your Mind!
Adrienne Ressler
MA, LMSW
, CEDS
You m ay be w o rk in g on y o u r ph ysical fitn e s s , b u t
are you d o in g a n y th in g a b o u t y o u r m e n ta l fitn e s s ?
As a b o d y im a ge s p e c ia lis t, I h e a r fro m h u n d re d s
o f w o m e n w h o a re see king to fu lfill th e ir d re a m s o f
lo o k in g and fe e lin g go od . M en ta l fitn e s s m ay n o t be
a c o n c e p t you a re fa m ilia r w ith , b u t it s im p ly m eans
u tiliz in g y o u r m in d in c o n n e c tio n w ith y o u r body.
M en ta l fitn e s s is a w ay o f co a ch in g and s u p p o rtin g
y o u rs e lf. It w ill he lp you s ta y fo cu se d on m aking
h e a lth ie r d e cisio n s d u rin g y o u r bu sy life.
Let's look at some ways you can increase your mental
fitness to maintain a positive mindset.
People want to experience
a sense of well-being,
even when life gets hectic.
One way to help yourself
achieve this is to take a
minute to remind yourself
of your overall health goals,
including diet and exercise.
As you face challenging
decisions throughout each
day, ask yourself, "Is what
I'm about to do going to
help me become my best?”
This simple question will
help keep you anchored
as you confront life's
challenges.
As you embark on your
journey to a healthier
lifestyle, make sure to
check in with your doctor.
•
It's important to get your
physical exam and routine
laboratory testing done
so that you know where
you're starting from
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Be your own coach.
Think of what you would like a coach to tell you and then
use those same messages to motivate yourself to stay on track with your diet
and exercise plan. Congratulate yourself for positive thinking and behavior
•
Be your own cheerleader.
Using positive talk like "I'm making improvements
every day," rather than "I'll never run that far," will reinforce the healthy
lifestyle you have chosen
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Log on for more great tips and information from Dr Peeke and
other experts to help you build your own smart plan toward
managing your health, your way.
•
Make sure you and your
doctor agree on a realistic
game plan for you
Pam M. Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP
Author of
Body for Life for
Women
Assistant Clinical Professor of
Medicine, University of Maryland
Adrienne Ressler and Dr Pam Peeke have been compensated for their services on this program.
