Chapter 1a
Concept that states people are better at tackling their goals when they start on so-called temporal landmarks (i.e. start of the new year, the first of the month, beginning/end of the week).
Fresh start effect
Planned, structured, and repetitive movements with the goal of improving fitness.
Exercise
Belief in one's own ability to perform a given task.
Self-efficacy
Behavior change theory that states change is a gradual process involving several stages.
Transtheoretical model
Have it your way.
You're the boss.
Burger King
Surprisingly, the US ranks 46th in the world on this health-related metric.
Life expectancy
Known as the Magnolia State, this one ranks at the top of the list when it comes to obesity rates in the US.
Mississippi
The most important source of influence on self-efficacy.
My past successes and failures influence my current behavior.
Previous Performance/Performance Outcomes
A geographical area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food.
Food desert
Think outside the bun.
Taco Bell
COVID landed in this spot on 2021's list of leading causes of death.
3rd
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. All movement including during leisure time, for transport to get to and from places, or as part of a person’s work.
Physical activity
This source of influence is most impactful at an early age.
"You are really good at tee-ball, young Shane."
Verbal Persuasion
This stage of change often involves chronic procrastination, as the pros and cons of behavior change seem about equal.
Contemplation
Now that your tastes have grown up!
I'm thinking different...
Arby's
Recommended number of minutes of physical activity per week for basic health (at a moderate intensity, of course).
150
Pairing an activity you need to do with and activity you want to do. Watching Netflix at the gym, for instance.
Temptation bundling
Stage of change where it may be useful for participants to sign a "contract", serving as a commitment device.
Preparation
Stage of change where rewards are most effective.
Action
We speak fish.
Long John Silver's
Legal sounding concept that states natural healthy bones will adapt and change to adapt to the stress that it is subjected to.
Wolff's Law
Part of the brain responsible for memory and learning that tends to larger in individuals with higher cardiovascular fitness (VO2).
Hippocampus
The middle "level of influence" in the social ecological model.
Organizational
Shane suggested this slogan for the first two stages of change, indicating it is ineffective to rush into behavior change too quickly.
Change your mind, not behavior.
More choices, more smiles.
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Culver's