Before Alan Lake of IC Group became a participant of The Apple Program®, he was unaware of his borderline high cholesterol. He was generally healthy, but high cholesterol ran in his family. He always knew in the back of his mind what was good for him, but he said that until you set some goals and have a third party point of view’s encouragement, it’s hard to start. Finding out about his high cholesterol gave him the motivation that he needed to get going on his goals and start working with his Apple Health Coach®.
With the help of his coach, Alan has become overall more aware of his health. He has become more aware of his diet and exercise, setting goals to increase his intake of fruits and vegetables, as well as stretching and walking.
Implementing and being accountable for his goals everyday has helped him be successful. Every day he asks himself where he can improve: Am I eating in moderation? Am I eating whole grains? Am I eating fruits and vegetables? These questions, along with his goals to plan and do his exercise, created a pattern of awareness in his life.
Alan has lost 5 pounds since implementing these goals in his life. He has also become more selective in what he eats when he goes out to eat. For instance, he has begun ordering vegetables instead of French fries in restaurants.
Alan’s advice to those on the program is to be aware and to avoid making excuses for bad habits. “Don’t rationalize your way through life. If you have to eat out at fast food, choose healthier foods, like grilled chicken. Don’t make excuses. You may not suddenly see dramatic changes, but overtime there will be improvement.” Alan is living proof that this works.
With the help of his coach, Alan has become overall more aware of his health. He has become more aware of his diet and exercise, setting goals to increase his intake of fruits and vegetables, as well as stretching and walking.
Implementing and being accountable for his goals everyday has helped him be successful. Every day he asks himself where he can improve: Am I eating in moderation? Am I eating whole grains? Am I eating fruits and vegetables? These questions, along with his goals to plan and do his exercise, created a pattern of awareness in his life.
Alan has lost 5 pounds since implementing these goals in his life. He has also become more selective in what he eats when he goes out to eat. For instance, he has begun ordering vegetables instead of French fries in restaurants.
Alan’s advice to those on the program is to be aware and to avoid making excuses for bad habits. “Don’t rationalize your way through life. If you have to eat out at fast food, choose healthier foods, like grilled chicken. Don’t make excuses. You may not suddenly see dramatic changes, but overtime there will be improvement.” Alan is living proof that this works.
“This is your body. This is what you got. How you take care of it and what you put into it will have a direct effect on how you feel. You may not suddenly see dramatic changes, but overtime there will be improvement.”
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