Nutrition
The Life Practices Challenge
Pre-Discussion Preparation
To prepare for the upcoming discussion on nutrition, we have outlined several activities designed to help you evaluate and enhance your dietary habits:
Current Nutrition Practices: Spend a week tracking your current eating habits or reflect on your typical dietary patterns. Note what you eat, when, and why. This will help you understand your starting point and identify any immediate areas for improvement.
Future Nutrition Practices: Think about where you want your diet to be. What specific dietary approach do you want to adopt, such as Mediterranean, plant-based, or low-carb? Define clear, achievable goals that align with this desired dietary pattern.
Consider Strengths, Values, and Passions: Reflect on which of your personal strengths, values, and passions can help support and reinforce your nutrition goals. Understanding how these elements align with your dietary changes can provide additional motivation and personal relevance to your nutritional journey.
Review the 5 S's: Explore the content pages for each of the 5 S's below to discover ways to apply them in reinforcing the changes you plan to make.
Goals and Habits for the Future: Think about the goals and habits that would help you achieve your desired future state. Define what practices you need to develop and maintain to support your nutrition over the long term.
Discussion Questions
At the beginning of the discussion, each participant can share insights about their current practices, future practices, strengths/values/passions, the 5 S's, and goals/ habits, and request feedback on areas where they want new perspectives.
If time allows, proceed with the following questions to guide your group discussion, focusing on sharing experiences and strategies for achieving nutritional goals:
What are your current eating habits, and what have you discovered through your nutrition inventory?
What dietary approach are you interested in adopting, and why does it appeal to you?
What preparations do you think are necessary to successfully transition to your chosen dietary approach?
What daily or weekly practices will you implement to maintain your nutritional goals?
How will you measure your progress and stay motivated in maintaining these dietary changes?
Post-Discussion Activities
After your discussion, consider these activities to reinforce your commitment and enhance your understanding of your nutritional goals:
Update Your Plan: Revisit and refine your current practices, future practices, strengths/values/passions, and the 5 S's, alongside your goals and habits. This will ensure your plan remains aligned with your evolving needs and insights.
Make One Small Change: Identify and implement one manageable adjustment that moves you closer to your desired future state. Starting with a small change can help build momentum and confidence.
Reflect and Adjust: Continuously reflect on your progress and remain open to making necessary adjustments. Use a journal or an app to track your eating habits and their impact on your overall health and wellness.
Through this process, you'll be better prepared to develop practices that more closely align with your future vision, allowing you to enhance your wellbeing.
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