Biology results are in!!!

Yesterday,  a little notification popped up in our nutrition student Facebook group.

"Biology is up."

I was out with the children at the time and took a deep breath.  The internet was intermittent where we were and it was definitely not a time to make things all about me.  I whispered to my son, "I'm about to get an exam result."

Not realising that this was actually also a mark for the entire module.

So, carefully I logged in. It all felt so alien to me after just a short spell of time not logging in.  Those people who log in throughout every day to get results.  Bit more committed than me maybe?

As I clicked here and there I realised things were looking GOOD.  Relieved, excited and a little proud of myself I noticed that I had 67% for my exam! Chuffed to bits.  Had there not been that silly 30% essay mark in this module I am pretty sure I would have got a first.  However, scraping a 2:1 with an overall of 60% impressed myself.  Not going to complain about that at all.

Chuffed.
Chuffed.
Chuffed.

Meanwhile, we await the rest!

Good luck with yours.  Any results in yet?  What did you get?

Stages of change model

The stages of change model is often used in nutrition and dietetics.

What does Stages of Change model mean?

It begins with building a solid foundation of recovery.

There are 5 steps:

1.  Pre contemplation

This is where the patient is not actively looking for change.  Perhaps they were not aware of needing a change or have no desire to change.

2.  Contemplation

The patient is beginning to wonder if there may be an issue needs addressing.  Is there  a problem here or not?

3.  Preparation

A plan is being developed to address the problem.

4.  Action

New behaviours are beginning to be implemented to address the problem.  This typically lasts 3-6 months.

5.  Maintenance

Symptom free behaviour continuing the good work!