Table 1 Overview of core sessions for the Getting in Balance intervention: The GLOW trial
Session title | Topic | Modality (duration) |
|---|---|---|
1. Welcome to Getting in Balance | ▪ Introduction to intervention goals ▪ Demonstration and instruction on how to self-monitor weight and dietary intake | In-person (60 min) |
2. Getting Started with Healthy Eating | ▪ Diet quality; portion sizes ▪ General guidance on goal setting ▪ Set initial calorie goal | Telephone (~ 20 min) |
3. Getting Started with Physical Activity | ▪ Safety and benefits of physical activity during pregnancy | |
4. Track Down Fat | ▪ Types of dietary fat ▪ Moderating total fat and saturated/trans fat intake | |
5. Manage Stress | ▪ Sources of stress ▪ Coping and relaxation skills | |
6. Exercise Your Options | ▪ Maintaining and increasing physical activity ▪ Physical activity intensity during pregnancy | |
7. Celebrate Your Success | ▪ Highlighting progress made to date ▪ Dietary strategies for weight management | |
8. Healthy Eating Out | ▪ Behavioral and dietary strategies for eating well at restaurants | |
9. Handle Challenging Feelings and Triggers | ▪ Problem solving challenging situations ▪ Prompts and cues; stimulus control | |
10. Staying on Track During Social Activities | ▪ Social support ▪ Behavioral strategies for eating in social settings | |
11. Turn Setbacks into Success | ▪ Relapse prevention | |
12. Talk Back to Negative Thoughts | ▪ Cognitive distortions ▪ Cognitive reframing | |
13. Stay Motivated | ▪ Highlighting progress made to date ▪ Planning for continued progress in last trimester | In-person (60 min) |