Table 4 Teen LYFT pre-metabolic and bariatric surgery content summary by module and weeks
Module topic | Description |
|---|---|
Motivation (Week 1 or Session 1*) | Includes exercise and food tracking tips to eat healthy and lose the required weight to reach the surgery weight goal. Provides focus on reasons for change and strategies for commitment to goals over time |
Physical activity (Week 2 or Session 2) | Includes a series of weight training and stretching exercises by muscle group. Has suggestions for planning exercise routines, ideas and tips for cardiovascular exercises, and exercise safety guidelines |
Stress management (Week 3 or Session 3) | Includes strategies to manage stress such as basic relaxation skills, scripts for mindful eating, practical ways to avoid overeating and emotional eating, and finding alternatives to food when faced with stressful situations |
Healthy eating (Week 4 or Session 4) | Includes tips for healthy eating, such as adding more fruits and vegetables to daily food consumption and choosing leaner meats, whole grains, and more nutritious snacks |