Lifestyle Coach Training Guide
Introduction to the Program
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Introduction to the Program
Session Focus
This introductory module helps participants change their lifestyles by moving
them from the thinking phase to the action phase. It sets the stage for the
entire Prevent T2 course. Prevent T2 is a proven program to prevent or delay
type 2 diabetes in those at high risk.
Participant Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will:
► Identify the goals and structure of Prevent T2
► Identify the basics of type 2 diabetes
► Explain how to make an action plan
► Set goals and plan basic actions
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Materials Checklist
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You will need:
Participant Notebooks (one for each participant and for you). Each
Participant Notebook should be a large 3-ring binder that includes the
following tabbed sections:
Participant Guides (further divided by module)
Fitness Logs
Food Logs
Weight Log
Action Plan Journal
Other Materials
Participant Guides (one copy for each participant and for you)
Blank Fitness Logs (multiple copies for each participant)
Blank Food Logs (multiple copies for each participant)
Blank Weight Logs (one copy for each participant)
Blank Action Plan Journals (one copy for you; one copy of pages 1 and 2 and
multiple copies of page 3 for participants)
Other Materials (one copy for each participant and for you; see
Program Overview)
Lifestyle Coach Logs (multiple copies for you)
Nametags (one for each participant and for you)
Scale for weighing participants (use the same one for all sessions)
Watch or clock
Pens
Optional
Flip chart, easel or tape, and markers; or white board, white board markers,
and eraser
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Things to Do
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Before this session:
Reserve a meeting room. Make sure there is a private space where you
can weigh participants.
Gather needed supplies.
Review this Lifestyle Coach Training Guide and the Participant Guide for
this module. Make sure you understand both thoroughly.
Arrive early.
Set up chairs in a formation that invites discussion, such as a circle.
Write needed text on flip chart or white board (optional). See
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As each participant arrives:
Greet participants.
Weigh participants in private.
Record participants’ data on your Lifestyle Coach Log.
Tell participants their weight. Or write it down for them on a sticky note.
Ask them to record it on their Weight Log.
Give participants a Participant Notebook.
Ask participants to fill out and wear a nametag.
Ask participants to sit down.
After this session:
As soon as possible, take notes on this session. Write down what went
well and what you’d like to improve. Also write down any tasks you need
to do before the next session.
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Module Outline
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Session Content:
The following content is designed to last for 60 minutes. Please allow about
10 extra minutes to weigh in and consult with participants at the start of
each session.
Welcome and Introductions ..................Page 6 ..........................15 Min
Objectives .............................................Page 8 ............................2 Min
Program Overview ................................Page 8 ..........................15 Min
Basics of Type 2 Diabetes .....................Page 11 .......................10 Min
Your Six-Month Goals ...........................Page 11 ..........................7 Min
Plan for Success ...................................Page 14 .........................8 Min
Summary and Closing ..........................Page 17 .........................3 Min
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Lifestyle Coach Script
Notes to Coach Welcome and Introductions
(15 minutes)
Welcome!
[Your name]
■ What is your name?
■ What two items would
you like to have if
you were stranded on
a deserted island?
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SAY: Welcome to the first meeting of Prevent T2, a
proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in those
at high risk. It was developed by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. We’ll start by introducing ourselves.
My name is __. I’m so excited to be working with you over
the next year!
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DO: Briefly tell the class about your background. If
there is more than one coach, rephrase as needed.
Share your title/role in your organization, clinical area
in which you work (if applicable), and experience with
diabetes prevention and/or the Prevent T2 program.
1 ACTIVITY: Icebreaker
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SAY: Let’s get to know each other a little. Choose a
partner you have never met before. You and your partner
will take turns asking each other these two questions:
■ What is your name?
■ What two items would you like to have if you were
stranded on a deserted island?
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Notes to Coach Welcome and Introductions
The goal of this activity
is to help participants
get to know each other.
You can do a different
icebreaker, if you prefer.
For instance,
participants may be
there to:
■ Get active
■ Lose weight
■ Prevent type 2
diabetes
■ Support a friend or
family member
I’ll let you know when it’s time to switch. Then you’ll
introduce your partner to the rest of our group and what
you learned about him or her.
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DO: Let participants know when it’s time to switch
roles at the 2-minute mark.
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SAY: Now take about 30 seconds to introduce your
partner to the group.
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DO: Allow participants to introduce their partner briefly.
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SAY: Now let’s spend a few minutes talking about why
you’re here.
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DISCUSS: Why did you join this program?
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SAY: Thank you for sharing that with the group. We will
get to know each other well over the coming weeks and
months and support each other along the way.
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Notes to Coach Objectives
(2 minutes)
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SAY: During this first session, we will discuss the
Prevent T2 program. We’ll talk about:
■ The program’s goals and structure
■ The basics of type 2 diabetes
You will also set your six-month goals and make your first
action plan.
Program Overview
(15 minutes)
Program goals:
■ Lose at least 5 to 7
percent of your
starting weight
■ Get at least 150
minutes of physical
activity each week
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SAY: Let’s start with an overview of the program.
Prevent T2 is designed for people with prediabetes. It’s
also for people who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes
and want to lower their risk. Please look at “Prediabetes”
on page 2 of this module’s handouts.
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DO: Use the handout to discuss what prediabetes
is, the number of people who have it, related health
problems, and how to lower your risk.
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SAY: Now let’s talk about the goals of this program.
Please look at “Prevent T2 Goals” on page 3.
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DO: Read (or ask a volunteer to read) the goals for the
first and second six months of the program.
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Notes to Coach Program Overview
Moderate activities
include biking, brisk
walking, and dancing.
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ASK: What does losing 5 to 7 percent of your starting
weight mean?
ANSWER: It means losing 5 to 7 pounds for every
100 pounds you weigh now. So if you weighed 200
pounds, you would lose 10 to 14 pounds.
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SAY: For the physical activity goal, the activity should
be of at least moderate intensity.
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DISCUSS: What are some moderate activities?
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DO: Use the handout to discuss the benefits of
losing weight and getting more active.
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SAY: Now let’s talk about the structure of the program.
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DO: Hold up your Participant Notebook.
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SAY: Please open the Participant Notebook I gave you
when you came in today. This is a really important item.
Please bring it to every session.
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DO: Discuss the notebook briefly. Show participants
each section.
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SAY: Please look at the Program Meeting Schedule.
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DO: Discuss briefly. If relevant, tell participants
about make-up sessions, social networks, and get-
togethers. (See “Program Overview.”) Answer questions
as needed.
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Notes to Coach Program Overview
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SAY: At the start of each session, you’ll spend some
one-on-one time with me. You’ll write down your
weight, just as you did today.
Starting in a couple of weeks, you’ll also show me
your Fitness Log. That’s where you’ll write down your
minutes of activity each week.
I’ll keep a record of your weight and activity minutes,
and so will you. This will help us track your progress.
Then we’ll move on to group time. We’ll talk about
how to:
■ Eat well
■ Be active
■ Change your lifestyle
It can be challenging to change your lifestyle. But we’ll
work through those challenges together. You’ll also
have the chance to share your thoughts, feelings, and
experiences—but only if you want to.
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Notes to Coach Basics of Type 2 Diabetes
(10 minutes)
Participants may ask
about type 1 diabetes.
People with type 1
diabetes do not make
insulin at all.
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SAY: The goal of this program is to prevent or delay
type 2 diabetes. So let’s go through some of the basics
of that disease. Please look at “Type 2 Diabetes” on
page 4.
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DO: Use the handout to discuss what type 2 diabetes
is, how it can harm you, and the risk factors that make
you more likely to get it.
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SAY: While you can’t control all of these factors, you
can control your weight and how active you are!
Your Six-Month Goals
(7 minutes)
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SAY: Now let’s talk about your next steps. Please look
at “Your Six-Month Goals” on page 5.
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ASK: What is your six-month activity goal?
ANSWER: To get at least 150 minutes of activity each
week at a moderate pace or more
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SAY: Before you can set your six-month weight goal,
you need to decide what percentage of your starting
weight to lose. Again, the goal of this program is to lose
at least 5 to 7 percent of your starting weight over the
next six months.
Please look at the “Weight Loss by the Numbers” chart
on pages 7-8. Let’s say you weigh 200 pounds now.
Please find that number in the blue column.
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Notes to Coach Your Six-Month Goals
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ASK: If your goal is to lose 5 percent of your weight,
how many pounds would you need to lose?
ANSWER: 10 pounds
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DO: Explain as needed.
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ASK: And how many pounds would you need to lose
if your goal is to lose 7 percent of your weight?
ANSWER: 14 pounds
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DO: Explain and go through more examples
as needed.
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SAY: Now please find your starting weight. That’s the
number I told you earlier today. You do not have to say
or read this out loud. Just look at it.
Next, decide what percentage of your weight you will
lose over the next six months: 5, 6, or 7 percent.
Then find how many pounds you’ll need to lose to reach
that goal.
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Notes to Coach Your Six-Month Goals
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DO: Explain as needed.
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SAY: Let’s look at “Your Six-Month Goals” on page 5
again. Fill in:
■ What you weigh now
■ What percentage of your weight you will lose
■ How many pounds you will lose
Then subtract that number from your current weight to
get your goal weight. Fill that in where it says “Reach
___ pounds.”
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DO: Explain as needed.
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Notes to Coach Plan for Success
(8 minutes)
Make sure the actions are
realistic and doable.
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SAY: To help you succeed in this program, you will
make a new action plan at each session. Please turn to
your Action Plan Journal. Let’s look at “Tips for Making
Your Action Plan” on page 2.
As you make your action plan, you’ll keep six things
in mind:
1. Be realistic. Plan actions that are realistic for you.
2. Make it doable. Plan small changes. Over time,
these changes will add up.
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DISCUSS: What are some ways to do that? For
example, what are some realistic actions you could
take to work toward the goal of 150 minutes of activity
each week?
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SAY: Another thing to keep in mind as you make your
action plan:
3. Be specific. Plan your actions in detail. Decide:
■ What you will do
■ Where you will do it
■ When you will do it
■ How long you will do it
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Notes to Coach Plan for Success
Make sure participants
address what, where,
when, and how long.
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DISCUSS: What are some ways to do that? For
example, what are some specific actions you could
take to work toward the goal of 150 minutes of activity
each week?
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SAY: Another thing to keep in mind as you make your
action plan:
4. Be flexible. Review your action plan often. Look
for ways to cope with challenges. If your action
plan isn’t working for you, revise it.
5. Focus on behaviors. For instance, you can control
how many pounds you lose by focusing on your
actions, such as what you eat and how active
you are.
6. Make it enjoyable. Change doesn’t have to be
painful. It can be fun! So find activities and healthy
foods that you enjoy.
OK! Now it’s time to make your first action plan.
Let’s look at “Action Plan” on page 3.
First, set a goal to work on between now and the next
session. The goal should help you lower your risk
of type 2 diabetes.
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Notes to Coach Plan for Success
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DO: Explain as needed.
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SAY: Next, list three actions you will take to reach
that goal. Specify where, when, and how long you will
do these actions. Also list any challenges you might
face and ways to cope with these challenges.
As you make your plan, remember to keep it:
■ Realistic
■ Doable
■ Specific
■ Flexible
Remember to focus on behaviors. And try to have fun!
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DO: Explain as needed. Give participants a few
minutes to make their action plan.
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Notes to Coach Summary and Closing
(3 minutes)
Things to Try at Home:
■ Action Plan
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SAY: Between now and the next session, please put
your action plan into effect. Check off each action you
complete.
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DO: Answer questions as needed.
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SAY: We have come to the end of our meeting. Today
we discussed Prevent T2. We talked about:
■ The program’s goals and structure
■ The basics of type 2 diabetes
You also set your six-month goals and made your first
action plan. I’m so proud of you!
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DISCUSS: Do you have questions about anything
we talked about today?
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SAY: At the next session, we’ll discuss how things
went with your action plan. We’ll also talk about __.
Thank you for coming to this session. Remember to
bring your Participant Notebook to the next session.
Meeting adjourned.
