The Decision Balance

       If you were to eat less fat and calories:

	Pros of eating 
less fat and calories	Cons of eating 
less fat and calories	
Consequences to yourself	

		
Consequences to others	

		
Your own reactions

		
Reactions of others	

		

Why the DPP is asking you to eat less fat and calories:
C	Reaching your DPP weight goal is highly likely to prevent diabetes.
C	Losing weight and eating less fat will reduce your risk of heart disease and many cancers.
C	If enough participants reach their weight goals, the DPP will be able to show whether or not losing weight will prevent diabetes.

Think about the pros and cons you’ve listed.  What’s your next step?
Remember, we have confidence in you, and your Lifestyle Coach is always here to help.
   The Decision Balance

       If you were to get more exercise:

	Pros of
getting more exercise	Cons of
getting more exercise	
Consequences to yourself	

		
Consequences to others	

		
Your own reactions

		
Reactions of others	

		

Why the DPP is asking you to get more exercise:
C	Reaching your DPP activity goal is highly likely to prevent diabetes.
C	Getting more exercise will reduce your risk of heart disease and many cancers.
C	If enough participants reach their physical activity goals, the DPP will be able to show whether or not physical activity will prevent diabetes.

Think about the pros and cons you’ve listed.  What’s your next step?
Remember, we have confidence in you, and your Lifestyle Coach is always here to help.