ARE HEALTH COACHES THE SOLUTION TO OBESITY?

One fine day,  a few researchers from The Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center in Providence, R.I., got to thinking!

They had heard all this hype about Health Coaches and saw the growing demand for them. So, they thought they’d conduct a study to see if all the hype was actually worth backing!

These researchers decided to conduct a randomized controlled pilot study to determine if Health Coaches indeed had that magical spice to truly help their clients get results.

HERE’S HOW THE STUDY WENT

The researches had Health Coaches, peer coaches, and mentors work with 44 obese individuals during a behavioral weight-loss program that ran for 24 weeks and had them meeting 12 times throughout those weeks.

Each individual participant was randomly assigned to one of the following: a Health Coach, a peer mentor (a fellow member of the study group), or a mentor (someone who had successfully lost weight).

During the weeks when the groups did not meet, the coaches connected with the individuals to review their calorie intake, their weekly weigh-in, and their activity log.

THE RESULTS

Here’s where things got really groovy!

When the results came in, researches found that the groups who worked with Health Coaches and their peers were able to lose over 9 percent of there body weight.

What’s even better is that over half of the group lost 10 percent or more of their body weight! Insanely cool, right?!

Get ready for the very best part of this all… the participants in this study were able to reduce their risk of obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.

THE OBESITY PROBLEM

Did you know that two out of three Americans are now considered obese? As you can see, there is no denying that we are in a crisis!

Many looking for a solution are only met with suggestions to cut calories, exercise like crazy, and eventually take medical measures.

Because this seems overwhelming for most individuals, there is a great deal of them who choose to not seeking help. Many individuals don’t know where to start or who to reach out to.

HEALTH COACHES = THE SOLUTION

Clearly, Health Coaches can make the journey of weight loss not only successful but less overwhelming!

You’re probably wondering what Health Coaches have to offer these individuals that others don’t. Well, it all begins with their approach to healing the entire body.

Health Coaches (who are properly trained like CTNCs) are taught how to personalize a weight loss or health coaching approach to the individual’s needs. They take into account more than just calorie counting and exercising!

Health Coaches, like CTNCs, work with their clients to create lifelong habits that will stay with them long term and in turn not only help them lose weight, but also improve their emotional well-being.

By focusing on behavioral modifications, psychological approaches, spiritual connection, and natural healing approaches, Health Coaches are able to get their client’s results for good!

HEALTH COACHES ARE IN HIGH DEMAND

With obesity and obesity-related health conditions on the rise, it’s no wonder that we need more Health Coaches stepping in to guide these people and give them the tools they need to start living their best life — a life of health, happiness, and longevity!

Are you ready to become part of this powerful group of individuals making a difference in the lives of so many?

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Comment below with one word to describe how the thought of becoming a Health Coach makes you feel!