The biggest challenge one faces while altering their lifestyle is becoming motivated and committing to change. As well, another challenge is when an individual does not believe they have any health concerns necessary to change their lifestyles (Ylimäki, Kanste, Heikkinen, Bloigu & Kyngäs, 2015, pg. 160). While an individual may attempt to follow their plan, their subconscious may influence their behaviour. An example includes an individual who is offered unhealthy food may be influenced by the appeal of the food, such as chocolate cake (Linmans, Rossem, Knottnerus & Spigt, 2015, pg. 53). As well, individuals tend to take on alternative maladaptive, such as alcohol or drugs, when trying to alter their lives. Other individuals have difficulty
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One study conducted emphasizes the importance of changing lifestyles in surviving colorectal cancer patients (Grimmett, Simon, Lawson &Wardle, 2015, pg.1). During this study, the patients were recruited through one of the two …show more content…
In particular, women who have cardiovascular disease, living in rural communities, may face complications of minimal resources, including lack of available gyms or supermarkets in the area. Studies have results showing a 60% relapse within the first 6 months. As well, participants are unaware of the few resources made available to them such as farmer’s markets, or walking trails. Another challenge is the transportation access which is limited in rural communities. Therefore, these individuals may not have easy access to health care, recreational centres, and supermarkets (Khare, Koch, Zimmermann, Moehring & Geller, 2014, pg.365). Despite this, participants in this study still improved on their dietary and physical activity lifestyles according to the HSFW program. However, the participants were able to improve their cholesterol levels within the first 6 months but were not able to sustain them after the first year. Furthermore, these women were able to consume 3 servings of vegetables a day, increasing by 13.6%, and 2 fruit servings, increasing by 19.1%, from baseline to post intervention (pg. 366). As well, the study shows participants were able to develop their own personal action plan to fit their needs and enjoyments without the equipment. These individuals, increased their physical activity by 22.2% from baseline, and were able to
One study conducted emphasizes the importance of changing lifestyles in surviving colorectal cancer patients (Grimmett, Simon, Lawson &Wardle, 2015, pg.1). During this study, the patients were recruited through one of the two …show more content…
In particular, women who have cardiovascular disease, living in rural communities, may face complications of minimal resources, including lack of available gyms or supermarkets in the area. Studies have results showing a 60% relapse within the first 6 months. As well, participants are unaware of the few resources made available to them such as farmer’s markets, or walking trails. Another challenge is the transportation access which is limited in rural communities. Therefore, these individuals may not have easy access to health care, recreational centres, and supermarkets (Khare, Koch, Zimmermann, Moehring & Geller, 2014, pg.365). Despite this, participants in this study still improved on their dietary and physical activity lifestyles according to the HSFW program. However, the participants were able to improve their cholesterol levels within the first 6 months but were not able to sustain them after the first year. Furthermore, these women were able to consume 3 servings of vegetables a day, increasing by 13.6%, and 2 fruit servings, increasing by 19.1%, from baseline to post intervention (pg. 366). As well, the study shows participants were able to develop their own personal action plan to fit their needs and enjoyments without the equipment. These individuals, increased their physical activity by 22.2% from baseline, and were able to