Do You Need a Health Coach?
What is a Health Coach?
The term “health coach” is a new one that can arouse skepticism and cause confusion. What is a health coach anyway? There are a lot of health gimmicks and traps on the market, and it’s wise to be cautious when investing in your wellbeing. So let me break down what a health coach does, and how working with one can lead you down a path of greater vitality and life satisfaction.
A health coach is a “guide on the side” of your health journey, sharing tools, knowledge, and behavioral strategies to help you meet your health goals–whatever those may be. You might be trying to incorporate more whole foods or home cooking into your diet, you might be on a weight loss journey, you may be trying to kick sugar cravings or develop a better exercise routine. Whatever your goal is–a health coach will work with you, one-on-one, to develop strategies and routines that fit your lifestyle and desired outcomes.
Unlike a doctor’s appointment, health coaching sessions offer you the time and space to thoroughly discuss your concerns, share obstacles to following through on goals, and problem-solve with a knowledgeable coach who has your best interest in mind. A health coach won’t (and shouldn’t) prescribe particular diets, supplements, or medications. Rather, a health coach works with you (and potentially your doctor’s recommendations) to help you modify your habits in a way that will better serve you. Does this sound like something you might benefit from? Read on!
4 Reasons a Health Coach Might Be Right for You
You’re operating on autopilot, and making healthy choices feels like it’s at the bottom of your to-do list. It’s so easy for days, weeks, and even months to go by before we step back and take stock of the choices we’ve been making around food and movement. Life can get so busy that managing our health can feel too time consuming or overwhelming. Working with a health coach can help you take your wellness off the back burner and reprioritize it. Every session with a coach will be an opportunity to reevaluate, make a plan, and take conscious steps toward your goals.
You want more accountability. Some people absolutely thrive when they have a partner in goal-getting. A health coach can be that partner for you! It’s easier and more exciting to develop habits and routines with someone you can celebrate your progress with along the way. Health coaching sessions can also provide some extra accountability to boost motivation.
You’re burnt out on dieting. If you are emotionally and physically drained by diets and conflicting nutritional advice, working with a health coach can help you get back to basics and create sustainable lifestyle changes. Get off the diet roller coaster. You and your body deserve better.
You need an objective support system. Sometimes the people near and dear to us are too emotionally invested in our health outcomes, and it can be stressful to involve them in the goal-setting process. By contrast, a health coach is able to support you in achieving optimal wellness while maintaining a professional and impartial perspective on your growth journey. There is no “letting your health coach down.” It’s all about focusing on the positive, and moving forward.
We all know the basic ingredients of good health, but building a plan to achieve health in your busy life can be tricky. If you are looking to shed old habits that aren’t serving you well, I’d be happy to work with you in creating personalized recommendations for improving your wellbeing. Simply reach out HERE. I’d love to hear from you!
XO,
Kara
