Session 9

Session 9 Session 9 is all about support. An individual’s social support network includes her friends, family, and peers, and is critical to her well-being, her confidence, and her ability to improve her health. However, it is not uncommon to feel as though individuals in this inner circle are not supportive of your decisions, particularly when you are making lifestyle changes. Because this lack of support can derail a participant’s ability to meet her fitness goals, this session provides an overview of some ways a lack of support may become apparent, and potential coping strategies in such instances. Allow participants to freely ask questions about this or previous sessions during the group discussion.

Activities Note: These times are flexible. We recommend these sessions be at least 90 minutes each. Fitness

Featured Exercise

15 minutes

Stress Be Gone

Seated Yoga Techniques

10 minutes

Nutrition

Featured Food

5-10 minutes

 Dealing with unsupportive Group Share

Assignments

family and friends  Including loved ones in your fitness efforts Discuss Assignments

40-45 minutes

< 5 minutes

Facilitator Materials Needed ► Roster/sign-in ► Name tags ► Pens/pencils ► Weekly step goals for session 10

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