Welcome to Week 10
Apologies for the delay with the update this week. We are now into double figures! You've all made it to week 10 of the challenge and are all doing brilliantly, keep it up.
Team Less Fat hold on to the top spot, congratulations! We are now seeing how much of a difference the bonus points and deductions are making.
You should have all received an email last week to let you know how you are getting on in relation to your 5% weight loss target. There is still plenty of time left for you to get closer to your goal so don’t worry if you’re not quite on track. The most important thing is that you are changing your habits and improving your health in the long run, not just during the challenge!
There will be no shift the timber session this week however to make up for that we are putting on a longer exercise session in Horsham Park with Liam. Meet at the top of Jubilee Car Park at the entrance to the park (this is the car park next to the Rec Rooms). All abilities are catered for so if you haven't made it to a session yet come on down.
Don't forget!
We are still waiting for a number of you to book in for your final weigh-ins at the end of September. You will have received an email with the appointment times available. No final MOT means disqualification! Don't miss out on your chance to win any of the prizes up for grabs!
Know Your Numbers! Week 2021
This week is the UK's biggest and far reaching blood pressure awareness event. The focus this year is on the forgotten pandemic of high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a silent killer and the only way to know your numbers is to get tested or test yourself.
Home blood pressure monitoring is not only effective, it's also an inexpensive way to keep blood pressure under control - giving you a way to take back control of your health, feel confident and take the pressure off the NHS at the same time. If you know your numbers you can get support to bring your blood pressure under control and prevent other diseases.
A blood pressure check is part of the NHS Health Check, which will be available at the Wellbeing Centre from November, but in the meantime, take a look at Health Check services in your area.
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Habit Formation
Old habits can be difficult to shake, and healthy habits are often harder to develop than one would like. But through repetition, it's possible to form and maintain new habits. With enough determination and a smart approach even long-time habits that are detrimental to one’s health and wellbeing can be broken.
There is a simple 3-step pattern that every habit follows. This sequence has been proven over and over again by behavioural psychology researchers. The pattern is called the "3 R's of Habit Change" and it goes like this:
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Reminder (the trigger that initiates the behaviour)
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Routine (the behaviour itself; the action you take)
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Reward (the benefit you gain from doing the behaviour)
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