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Thought Bullets
for
May 1999

 

The source for thought bullets this month is the February 1999 issue of the Journal of The American Dietetic Association. Bob Wilson is a nutrition specialist from Portland, Oregon.

• Bob considers himself a "nondiet-approach wellness counselor."

• The personal wellness approach Bob advocates includes:
  -    celebrating regular physical activity
  -    eating healthful
  -    focusing on positive self-care
  -    finding time for spiritual renewal
  -    establishing a balance in life.

• Our attitude toward physical activity may need to change before we really commit to increasing the amount of time we spend moving our bodies. We've got to stop thinking about grueling workouts and start thinking about zestful playtimes.

• We need to remember the fun we had as a child when we were running, jumping and skipping. We need to recapture that feeling of excitement.

• Bob Wilson has successfully maintained his own weight loss of approximately 200 pounds for 26 years. He encourages each person to create a do-able, personal plan. He asserts that attitude is key to daily physical activity. With the right attitude, motivation is easy.

Source:  Wilson, B.  Physical activity--it's not reserved for athletes.  Journal of The American Dietetic Association.  1999;99:212.

Compiled by Betty Holmes, MS, RD

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