Don’t Hire a Health Coach -
by Cathy Sykora
Unless:
·
You
want to save on medical bills - Heart stents are $23,000-200,000, a health coach is
$75-$300 per visit. You can’t really put a price on the time you can
spend with your family or extra time to be healthy and make contributions to
society. Not to mention the difference you make in the lives of others.
·
Need
increased energy – do you ever dream of being able to be productive past 3
p.m.? Do you ever
feel like you run out of gas way too early in the day? Do you feel like
you need some kind of boost to get you through?
·
Could
use help with goals and accountability? – Do you have grand intentions, but you fall off after a
couple weeks for one reason or another?
·
You
really need someone to listen to you. – You would think we could talk to our friends and family,
but sometimes no one is there…or they are preoccupied with their own events…or
we just want someone who is non-judgmental or unattached to the outcome.
·
You
would like easy access and direction to educational resources on nutrition,
fitness and lifestyle. Health coaches have been educated on thousands of dietary
theories, career, family, relationship, fitness, spiritual and nutrition.
While they don’t prescribe, they have the education that allows them to access
resources that can benefit and guide.
·
You
need ways to live a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy time with friends and
family, even if they are unhealthy. – It can be pretty tricky when you make healthy changes and
the people around you are not ready. They can throw up road blocks, stand
in your way and object. It can be done and having someone on your side
always makes it easier.
·
Have
a doctor’s diagnosis and need help following a protocol. – Doctors don’t have time to do
everything. That is where health coaches come in. A good health
coach can work hand in hand with your doctor to help you move toward a
healthier lifestyle within the guidelines your doctor sets up for you.
·
You
don’t have enough time for yourself. – So many of us put so much into everyone else’s lives, we
shortchange ourselves. A health coach can help with that.
·
You
are stressed and not dealing with it well. Secrets to alleviate and prevent stress can make you
healthier, improve your relationships and even help you to lose weight.
·
Chronic
health issues have crept up and you just don’t know where to start to make
lifestyle changes. It is really hard to navigate recovery and restoring
health. Knowing the foods that support you and give you immunity, reduce
inflammation and give you more energy is only half the battle.
Accountability and support in supporting your health is
irreplaceable.
·
You’d
really like to make some changes but you just can’t seem to stick with it. A health coach can be the difference
between dropping off early and achieving your goals.
·
Are
you considering a diet because you want to lose weight fast? Health coaches have studied all the dietary
theories and will show you how to lose weight by adding, not subtracting.
You will make gradual changes that are sustainable.
·
A
triathlon is coming up and your performance needs to improve. A health coach has access to everything
you need to improve your pre-workout and post workout recovery. Why try
to stumble through it when you can get educated guidance?
·
Your
family needs to make some nutrition changes and you would like to learn some
healthy new recipes. Learning some
new foods and meals can help you bring your family to a new and healthier
level. Health coaches can provide you with recipes that are nutritious
and tasty.
·
Your
kitchen is set up with a deep fat fryer; microwave and you want to reassess
your needs for a well-equipped healthy kitchen. A kitchen makeover and grocery store tour can
go a long way to get you and your family on the road to nutritious meals.
·
You
are grieving and could just use an ear. Dealing with loss involves many feelings,
having someone to talk to can help to alleviate depression, fear, guilt,
sorrow. A health coach can listen when you need it most.
If any of this resonates with you, maybe it is time to give
yourself the gift of health. Talk to a health coach. A health coach
can help you clarify, learn and move forward. Health coaches are a much
needed addition to the field of health care.
What do you think? Could you use a health coach?
This is our first National Health and Wellness Coach Week!
Congress has recognized the importance of health coaches.
“The United States faces a health crisis due in large part to
the prevalence of costly chronic conditions, which are largely brought on by
poor lifestyle choices,” Ryan wrote. “Health and Wellness Coaches work with
individuals and shift them from being passive recipients of expensive health
care interventions to adopting a responsible, self-directed, proactive stance
that facilitates lasting positive change. It is vital that Health and Wellness
Coaches continue to expand their good work, the nation needs it.” US Rep
Tim Ryan – Ohio SOURCE- Business Wire
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