Sample Contract

I, John Doe, promise to myself and my health care team that I will adhere to my action plan of losing 3 pounds per month until I reach my goal weight of 165 pounds. If, for reasons beyond my control (such as an illness or significant personal or family issue), I am unable to adhere to my program for more than three consecutive days, I will immediately put my rescue plan into action.

X________________________________________________ John Doe

Figure 9.1 Sample contract.

The keys to maintaining your success are largely dependent on your understanding of your personal health goals. In this book I have defined the types of diabetes and explained how diabetes can affect you as well as how exercise affects diabetes. I've discussed nutritional components crucial to good health and how to develop a healthy lifestyle. You have put these together to create a personalized plan that supports the primary goal of glucose control. I wish you the best success. Remember that you must reeducate, remotivate, and keep moving!