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Review of Discussion Points
Say: “Throughout this program, we learned that small steps can lead to big rewards. What small steps have
you taken, and what rewards have you reaped as a result?”
List answers on the fipchart.
NOTE: Make sure that weight loss and diabetes prevention are mentioned and listed on the fipchart. Participants
may also mention having more energy, feeling better about themselves, having more confdence about making
changes, and having improved family health.
Pledge
Have participants make an individual pledge concerning one objective that they will
work on. The pledge should be realistic and specifc, and it should include something
that can be maintained over time.
Say: “Although this is the last time we’ll do a pledge together, try to keep doing one every week. It’s one of
those small but important, steps in keeping healthy and ft.”
Affrmation
Say: “Our affrmation for this session is ‘It is not enough to know; we must do.’ How can this affrmation
help you to keep your pledge this month and in the following months ?”
Encourage a discussion about the affrmation, focusing particularly on how the knowledge
gained during the program can help participants continue to enrich their lives with better health.
Emphasize that only they can decide to take action.
Say: “As my way of wishing you well in your small steps, I’m giving each of you a copy of some great
recipes.”
Hand out Appendix AC: Heart-Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style to each
participant.
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