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YMCA Houston Passport to Wellness

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When you join the Y as a new member, you will get a Passport to Wellness during your orientation.

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ORIENTATION:

Date: ________________ Time: ________________ Wellness Staff: ________________

ACTIVITY PLAN:

Activity: __________________________ M T W T F S S Time: ________________

Activity: __________________________ M T W T F S S Time: ________________

Activity: __________________________ M T W T F S S Time: ________________

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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YMcA Phone Number: ________________________________________

www.ymcahouston.org/_____________________________________________________

OTHER important information

In order to help you be successful in reaching your goals, you must first know

what those goals are. Goals become more tangible when they are written down

in the SMART format.

Examples of SMART Goals:

1. I will increase water intake from 16 ounces per day to 32 ounces per day at

least 5 days per week.

2. I will increase my activity by walking for 20 minutes at least 3 times per week.

MY SMART GOALS:

1. ____________________________________________________________________

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2. ____________________________________________________________________

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3. ____________________________________________________________________

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MY REWARDS:

Examples: buy a new workout outfit, take 30 minutes of “ME” time, read a good

book, buy a new pair of jeans, etc.

1. ____________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________

Signature:______________________________ Date: __________________________

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MY SMART GOALS

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Pray for self, family, friends, country, etc.

Go to bed earlyand wake up

30 minutes earlier.

Schedule quality time

with your family members

(individually when you can).

If available, include the steam, sauna or jacuzzi in

your workout.

Visit your house of worship.

Start a personal journal.

Have a small piece of dark chocolate.

Volunteer with a charitable

organization.

Read a book on personal health.

Perform an anonymous act

of kindness.

call an old friend or relative.

Give three compliments today.

SPIRIT MIND Activities&

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Donate money to a good cause.

Schedule “goof-off” time.

Read a book of faith.

Get up early and watch the sun rise.

Write out a life goal and discuss

with someone close to you.

Write a “thank you” note

to someone.

Get a massage.

Plan a picnic with your family or

someone special in your life.

Do your least favorite activity early in the day.

Tell someone you love them.

Prepare lunches, clothes, etc the night before to

avoid the morning rush.

Smile even if you don’t feel like it!

SPIRIT MIND Activities

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Attend a Group Exercise class.

If available, attend a cardio type dance

class - Zumba, Latin Dance or Line Dancing.

Eat 3 “square” or 5 “small” meals.

Eat frozen grapes, blueberries or

strawberries for a refreshing snack.

Attend a Water Exercise class.

Pack veggies and fruit

as a snack.

Take advantage of your FREE Fitness

Orientation.

Drink 8 glasses of water per day.

Try a new cardio machine (bike, elliptical, stair climber, etc.)

Visit with a trainer and learn how

to spice up your wokout.

Bring a guest with you to try the

YMcA.

chew sugar-free cinnamon gum to

curb your cravings.

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Try Ultimate Frisbee, hiking, martial arts, tennis, swimming,

volleyball, or rock climbing.

If available, try Yoga, Pilates,

or a stretch class.

Walk or run on the treadmill for at least

15 minutes.

Park in the farthest space from

the front door.

Eat a low cholesterol meal

that includes baked/grilled fish.

Workout for 20 minutes

using Strength Equipment.

Add dark leafy vegetables to

your diet.

Prepare a main dish using

dried beans.

Try high fiber cereal.

Eat 3 or more servings

of vegetables.

Try Jell-O for a low calorie treat.

Attend an Ab class or spend

15 minutes doing abdominal

exercises.

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B o d y A c t i v i t i e sMY NEW FRIENDS AT THE Y...

Try to collect at least 5 names of members or staff. Feel free to share your email or phone number if you want someone to keep in touch with.