Weight Loss Program Detail

What is Coaching?

There are a lot of myths about Weight loss coaching vs conventional weight loss programs.

Weight loss coaching is a tailored approach that supports people in achieving their health and wellness goals, particularly when making lifestyle changes is difficult.

Through personalized guidance, the coach helps clients develop a clear vision for their desired outcomes, sets specific, achievable goals, and provides ongoing accountability to ensure progress and success in their weight loss journey.

The coach’s role is to assist you in identifying, clarifying, and aligning with your true aspirations. A great coach empowers you to enhance your self-motivation, leverage your strengths, and expertly navigate the journey of personal transformation.

The outcomes you will achieve from coaching are not limited to:

Increased self-awareness and self-knowledge
Increased personal responsibility
Acquiring new knowledge and skills
Achieve personal goals
Sustainable behaviour change.
Increased life satisfaction.
Increased self-efficacy.
Developed a sense of purpose and meaning.
Becoming the best version of self.

What Coaching Is Not

A coach’s job is not to:

Analyze the problems you may have.
Advise on what to do.
Prescribe solutions in the best way.
Recommend goals that we assume will be good for you.
Develop weight loss strategies for you.
Teach new skills or provide education

Coaches collaborate and partner with the client to help facilitate the change the client is seeking.

As coaches, we guide you to discover your answers and create your possibilities rather than give you answers and direction.

Coaches work with clients to create personalized goal-oriented plans focusing on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and overall lifestyle.

A good Coach provides support, encouragement, and accountability to help you make sustainable changes and adopt healthier habits. Coaching sessions often involve setting specific goals, developing action plans, and tracking progress. The ultimate goal is to empower you to take control of your health and make positive, lasting changes to improve your quality of life.

As your health and wellness coach, I’m here to guide and support your journey to a healthier, more vibrant you. Together, we’ll explore your personal goals that align with your values and challenges, and I’ll help you achieve your health and wellness aspirations. My job is not to give you a formula but to guide you as you explore options and solutions fit for you.

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The Process after the discovery call.

Wellness Questionnaire

Purpose:

To establish a baseline of your current health and wellness status and identify areas for improvement.

Content:

Questions about diet, exercise, sleep, and stress levels.
Assessment of emotional well-being and mental health.
Evaluation of personal and professional life balance.
Inquiry into your current health practices and routines.

Initial Consultation

Duration: 60 minutes

Objectives:

Review the Questionnaire: We’ll discuss your responses to understand your current health habits, challenges, and areas of concern.
Develop a Wellness Vision: Define what you hope to achieve in terms of health and wellness. This includes long-term aspirations and the motivations behind them.
Set Three-Month Goals: Establish clear, measurable, and realistic goals for three months. Identify potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them.
Create Actionable Steps: Break down three-month goals into smaller, weekly or bi-weekly goals. Develop specific actions for each smaller goal to ensure continuous and manageable steps towards the larger objectives.

Follow-Up Sessions

Frequency: Bi-weekly or monthly, based on your preference and needs.

Session Activities:

Progress Review: We evaluate your progress towards weekly or bi-weekly goals. Adjust the course of action as needed based on progress or any new challenges.
Barrier Management: We will discuss any new or persistent barriers that are slowing your progress. Collaboratively brainstorm solutions or alternative approaches to overcome these obstacles.
Celebration of Achievements: Part of the process is to acknowledge and celebrate the milestones and successes achieved since the last session.
Setting New Goals: New goals are set based on the current progress and feedback, set new short-term goals that align with your three-month objectives.
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Program Options

12-Week Standard Program:

This program is designed for clients looking for comprehensive guidance and support to implement significant changes in their lifestyle and health behaviours. This program is ideal for achieving substantial transformation and integrating new habits.

Wellness Questionnaire Review:

We will discuss your current health status, lifestyle, and areas of your wellness that need improvement.
Get an understanding of your motivations and deeper reasons for seeking change.

Health and Wellness Assessment:

Evaluate dietary habits, physical activity levels, sleep patterns, stress levels, and mental well-being.
Identify strengths and areas of concern.

Goal Setting:

Define long-term wellness vision and specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for the next 12 weeks.
Establish initial three-month goals with clear outcomes.
Setup clear daily and weekly goals

4-Week Mini Program:

This program is tailored for people who either want a quick start to address specific goals or prefer a brief trial period before committing to longer-term coaching. This is also suitable for people who need targeted support to overcome a particular challenge. Stop smoking, address emotional eating, reduce alcohol consumption etc.

Customizable Follow-Up Sessions:

The frequency and focus of follow-up sessions can be adjusted based on your progress, needs, and how independently you can manage and sustain new health behaviours.

By offering flexible program options and detailed, actionable steps at each stage of the coaching process, the approach ensures that you receive the necessary guidance and support tailored specifically to your unique health and wellness journey.

An example of client a who needs targeted support to overcome a particular challenge.

Example Client: Emily (not real name)

Background: Emily is a 35-year-old marketing manager in a busy corporate environment. Over the last year, she has noticed a gradual increase in her weight, primarily due to long working hours at work and frequent reliance on takeout meals. Additionally, the stress from her job has led to poor sleep patterns and a lack of consistent exercise. With her sister’s wedding coming up in two months, Emily is motivated to improve her appearance and overall health but feels overwhelmed about where to begin.

Specific Challenge: Emily’s immediate challenge is to kickstart a healthier lifestyle that she can maintain despite her demanding job. She has a specific weight loss goal in mind but needs help in developing a practical and sustainable plan to achieve it.

4-Week Short Program Approach:

Week 1: Assessment and Planning

Initial Consultation: Review Emily’s current eating habits, physical activity levels, and work-life balance. Discuss her health goals, particularly focusing on weight loss and stress management.
Goal Setting: Set a realistic weight loss goal for the next month, along with foundational steps toward long-term stress management.
Action Plan: Introduce simple dietary changes and a flexible 15-minute home exercise routine that fits her schedule.

Week 2: Implementation and Adjustment

Follow-up Session: Assess Emily’s progress on the diet and exercise plan. Address any challenges she’s facing, such as adjusting to new food choices or finding time for exercise.
Modify Plan: Make small adjustments based on Emily’s feedback—perhaps incorporating meal prep to avoid takeout and scheduling workouts in her calendar as non-negotiable appointments.

Week 3: Deepening the Habits

Second Follow-Up Session: Review the effectiveness of the meal prep strategy and consistency of workout routines. Explore ways to enhance sleep quality.
Enhance Plan: Introduce a short evening routine to improve sleep hygiene, including limiting screen time and creating a wind-down period.

Week 4: Preparation for Independent Continuation

Final Review Session: Evaluate Emily’s progress towards her weight loss goal and improvements in managing stress and sleep.
Long-Term Planning: Discuss strategies to maintain these new habits and how to cope with potential setbacks. Set preliminary goals for the next two months.

Outcome: Emily completes the 4-week program with a better understanding of how to manage her diet, exercise, and stress. She feels confident about continuing these practices on her own and is equipped with strategies to maintain her new lifestyle changes. The program helps her kickstart her weight loss journey and prepares her for her sister’s upcoming wedding, while also setting a foundation for sustained health improvements.

This example showcases how the 4-Week Short Program can provide targeted support tailored to a client’s specific needs, helping them overcome immediate challenges and paving the way for long-term wellness success.

Recurring Monthly Program

A recurring monthly program is ideal for clients who require ongoing support and motivation to sustain and build upon the health and wellness gains they have achieved. This program ensures continuity in coaching, allows for regular adjustment of strategies, and helps clients effectively manage and adapt to life’s changes over time.

Recurring Monthly Program Structure

1. Monthly Focus Areas:

Each month, focus on a different aspect of wellness. For example:

Month 1: Nutrition and healthy eating habits.
Month 2: Physical activity and fitness routines.
Month 3: Stress management and mental wellness.
Month 4: Sleep quality and routines.
Month 5: Building resilience and maintaining motivation.
Month 6: Review and readdress all goals.

2. Monthly Consultations:

Schedule a detailed consultation session at the start of each month. During each session:

Assess Progress: Review the goals set the previous month, and discuss achievements and any challenges you are facing.
Set New Goals: Based on the assessment, set new, realistic goals for the upcoming month.
Educational Resources: Provide educational content relevant to the month’s focus, such as articles, or videos.

3. Bi-Weekly Check-ins:

Mid-month, have a shorter check-in via phone or video call to:

Monitor Progress: Ensures you stay on track with the month’s goals.
Troubleshoot Issues: Quickly address any issues or barriers that have arisen, adjusting strategies as needed.

4. Continuous Resources:

Ongoing resources to support your journey:

Access to an Online Portal: So you can track you diet, exercise, and wellness metrics.
Weekly Newsletters: Tips, recipes, and motivation related to the monthly focus area.
Community Support: Access to a private online group or forum where you can discuss experiences and support each other.

5. Flexible Add-On Sessions:

Options for our clients to book additional sessions as needed for more in-depth support or specific issues, such as:

Dietary Consultation: A consult with a Nutritionist.
Fitness Coaching: Referral for Personal training sessions or specific exercise planning.
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Resources on Workshops on meditation, yoga, or stress reduction techniques.

6. Regular Re-evaluation:

Every six months, we will go through a comprehensive review to evaluate the long-term progress, redefine the wellness vision, and set major goals for the next phase.

Benefits of a Recurring Monthly Program

Offers Consistency and Accountability: Regular interactions foster a consistent approach to wellness and keep you accountable.

Adapt to Suit: Allows you to adjust goals based on changing personal circumstances, health status, or goals.

Regular Support: Provides ongoing support, crucial for maintaining and building upon initial successes.

Community and Belonging: Creates a sense of community for our clients, enhancing motivation through shared experiences and successes.

This program ensures you get the support you need until you are satisfied you have reached your goal. Below are the prices for the available programs.