You may be thinking “But what the heck is a Health Coaching anyways?”
I work with people to inspire and reach their personal health and wellness goals by providing personalized coaching and mentoring. Think of me as a coach just like any other, but my focus is your health and wellness. I will teach you everything you need to know, but at the end of the day, the buck stops with you. If you are truly ready, a coach can be the perfect catalyst and ally to spur on your transformation.
I am like any other coach you may have had in your life. I am here to help guide and assist you in achieving your goals. If you were going to start playing a new sport, lets say rugby for example, wouldn’t you want a coach to show you how the grip the ball? How to tackle properly? Demonstrate good form so you don’t get hurt? And most important the rules of the game so that you can navigate through the game? That is is exactly how you can think of me. I will be your coach, there with you every step of the way as you take on the new sport of becoming healthier. And let’s be honest, it can be a confusing game out there with all of the information from all the different sources. For example, I am sure you’ve heard some of these buzzwords/ phrases/ rules before in the media, fad diets, or amongst friends when it comes to nutrition.
“organic”, “low-fat”, “low-carb”, “high-protein”, “let’s go on cleanse”, “high fructose corn syrup”, “antioxidants”, “green-juice”, “vegan”, “farm-raised”, “GMO”, “gluten-free”, “fish oil”, “milk is good for you”, “milk is bad for you”, “I’m going Paleo”, “Don’t eat fruit”, “Eat fruit”, “Don’t eat meat”, “Eat meat”, “Eat 6 smaller meals throughout the day”, “Never eat a banana”….
YIKES!!! Enough already! Let us step back… if I took one glance at these rules I would go running away and never look back. It is no wonder people are so confused, stressed out, and frustrated. It is not surprising that our country has seen a rise in chronic diseases (heart disease, obesity, cancer, and Type II diabetes) ravage our country, now more than ever, with few signs of slowing down. It’s rare for anyone to get an hour to work on their nutrition and goals with a trained professional. Think about it. The majority of the population sees their doctor for under ten minutes per visit. At best, you may hear “You know, if you worked on your diet and exercise, you might be better off.” But where does that leave you? On your own, and usually, the advice goes in one ear and out the other!
As a Health Coach, I create a supportive environment that will enable you to achieve all of your health goals.
I have studied all the major dietary theories and use practical lifestyle coaching methods to guide you in discovering which approach works best for you. Most approaches to nutrition dwell on calories, carbs, fats, proteins. Instead of creating lists of restrictions and good and bad foods, I coach my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. Let me restate, I coach my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. What this means is that you can still have your ice-cream, (Grin) on occasion. Have you ever received good advice that you were unable to follow? Has your doctor ever recommended a lifestyle change that you found to be unsustainable? Have you ever wanted something in your life, but found you couldn’t achieve it alone? Health Coaches are knowledgeable advisors who provide ongoing support and guidance as you set goals and make sustainable changes that improve your health and happiness. As your Health Coach, I will listen carefully and help you to navigate the world of contradictory nutrition advice to determine what changes are necessary for you.
As a client of my health coaching program, you will…
- Set and accomplish goals in a way that is empowering and exciting
- Work to achieve and maintain your ideal weight
- Understand and reduce your cravings
- Increase your energy levels
- Feel great in your body
- Learn about new foods and how you can easily incorporate them
- Improve your personal relationships
- Discover the confidence to create the life you want
Your program includes…
- Two 50-minute sessions per month
- E-mail support between sessions
- 90-minute grocery tour
- Recipes that are healthy and simple to prepare
- Coaching and support to help you make the dietary and lifestyle changes you want
- Simple but informative handouts that will increase your nutrition and healthy lifestyle knowledge
- Access to my monthly newsletter with the latest health tips and recipes
- My personal commitment to your health and success
To discover whether health coaching might be right for you, I would recommend you schedule your free initial consultation with me. During this session, we will discuss where you are currently at, you will hear how I can support you with my services, and we then we will determine together if whether we would be a good fit to work with each other.