Often clients get stuck in the diet mentality – they believe the only way to lose weight is to restrict calories and deprive themselves – because it’s the only approach to weight loss they’ve ever known.
So they come to a Health Coach expecting a rule book or meal plan, wanting to know what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat. Essentially, they are looking for a quick fix. But as Health Coaches, we know diets don’t work long-term. Losing weight is not as simple as the “calories in, calories out” equation many people focus on. Plus, dieting leaves people feeling deprived, which can lead to overeating, guilt, shame, and a feeling of hopelessness.
So, how can you coach clients away from dieting and toward a more sustainably nourishing approach to eating? Here are 12 suggestions for helping clients ditch the diet mentality and open their minds to a more holistic view of weight loss and health
HOW HEALTH COACHES CAN HELP CLIENTS DITCH THE DIET MENTALITY
