Table 2.

Transformation of Participant-Informed Text Messages to Promote Physical Activity.

Initial participant- created text message during Phase I	Participant and research team revised message during Phase II	Participant and research team revised message during Phase III
“Everyone has to     start somewhere.     You have to work     on yourself, to     get to where you     want to be.”	“It’s never too late to     start your physical     activity goals,     everyone has to     start somewhere.     Start your plan     today!     www.loveyourheartaha.com”	“It’s never too late     to reach your     physical activity     goals. Keep up     the hard work!     FIT HARRT     Plus”
“If you have friends     that work out a     lot or some that     play sports, ask     them how they     balance out their     classes and work     outs.”	“Ask friends how to     fit working out     into your daily     class schedule!”	“Ask a friend to     join you at the     rec and make     physical activity     part of your     daily schedule!     FIT HARRT     Plus”
“Don’t be stressed     about the fresh     press! A little     sweat never hurt!     Come work out!”	“Don’t be stressed     about the fresh     press! A little     sweat never hurt!     Work out!”	“Don’t be stressed     about the fresh     press! A little     sweat never hurt     =) FIT HARRT     Plus”
“The gym isn’t for     a particular body     type it’s for you     to love yourself     enough to be     healthier.”	“The gym isn’t for     a particular body     type; it’s for you     to love yourself     enough to be     healthier. FIT     HARRT Plus”	“The gym isn’t for     a particular body     type; it’s for you     to love yourself     enough to be     healthier. FIT     HARRT Plus”