HWFL Essentials Guide - Contents Please click the boxes to view topic details Goal Setting Setting SMART goals Long term and short term goals Your personal goals Mastering Motivation Different types of motivation Strategies to help with motivation When to use these motivation strategies Working out your motivators Energy Balance Fundamentals of weight gain / loss Energy balance equation Your energy balance Healthy Eating and Drinking Healthy food choices Healthy drink choices Food and drink choices The Importance of a Healthy Breakfast Why a healthy breakfast is so important Healthy breakfast portions Tips for a quick healthy breakfast Lunch and Snacks Healthy lunch and snack portions So much food! Planning for healthy lunches and snacks Healthy Dinner Portions Dinner – general guidelines Drinks Creating a plan Meal Planning Healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Portions Free Foods Free Food Recipes Your Meal Plan Healthy Shopping, Cooking & Dining Out Healthy shopping Healthy cooking Healthy dining out Your healthy strategies Mindful Eating and Drinking Tips for mindful eating and drinking Healthy eating and drinking patterns Non-hunger factors Mindful eating and drinking strategies Physical Activity for Life The importance of physical activity Types of physical activity Tips for getting started Painful joints and exercise Preparing for your new routine Your physical activity plan Making Good Habits For Life Making effective lifestyle changes Keeping a diet and activity journal Your diet and activity journal Stress Management What is stress? Common stress responses Dealing with stress Problem solving skills Your stress management plan The Importance of a Support Network Why a support network could be important for you Who should form your network? Identifying your support network Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus Causes of a weight loss plateau Ways to overcome plateaus The emotion of weight loss plateaus Keeping it Going Successful weight maintenance Healthy Weight for Life Reflect on your achievements