Over the years, Dawn followed many different weight loss plans. Each plan worked for a while, but eventually her weight would go back up again. So when Dawn’s employer decided to offer a one-year-long healthy weight program that focused on making lasting changes instead of a short-term diet, Dawn was eager to try it. She lost 35 pounds in a year on the healthy weight program. However, more importantly, she learned many new eating habits that she liked and could continue with.
An important part of Dawn’s program was setting realistic goals that she could turn into long-term habits. She recognized small changes she could make, such as eating an apple instead of a piece of bread for a morning snack.
Changing how she thought about food also helped Dawn go from diet to healthy eating. Dawn doesn’t refuse desserts and other types of food that might be considered bad for people on a diet. Instead, she has learned to take smaller amounts. Dawn also learned to pay attention to her hunger and fullness signals. Instead of eating until she feels full, she eats just enough to feel satisfied.
Having someone she could turn to for support helped Dawn a lot. As part of her healthy weight program, Dawn was assigned (指派) a health coach. This person helped Dawn eliminate things that might prevent her from staying with her healthy eating habits. And when she felt it was difficult for her to keep on her healthy eating habits, she would turn to her health coach for help.
Dawn now realizes that it is her behaviour, such as eating well and being physically active, that really makes her healthy, not her weight.
29. What is the difference between the new weight loss plan and the plans that Dawn tried before?
A. The new plan costs more money.
B. The new plan lasts for a longer period of time.
C. The new plan is more focused on a short-term diet.
D. The new plan is more focused on developing new eating habits.
30. Which of the following activities is NOT part of Dawn’s new weight program?
A. Eating food cooked by her coach. B. Turning to a health coach for help.
C. Changing her thoughts on food. D. Setting goals that can be achieved easily.
31. The underlined word, “eliminate”, in the fourth paragraph means ________.
A. collect B. record C. expect D. remove
32. What is the most important thing that Dawn’s story tells us?
A. Dawn’s new weight program is very useful.
B. Good eating habits are the key to losing weight.
C. Other people’s support can help one lose weight.
D. Fat people should join Dawn’s new program.