Health Coaching FAQs
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Health coaching is a sub-discipline of psychology with an emphasis on human behavior and motivation. Health coaching focuses on helping individuals integrate healthy habits into their lives using cognitive tools, behavioral principles, and motivational tools.
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Most health coaches will focus more on the how while nutritionists focus more on the what. A nutritionist will spend more time determining macronutrient targets, meal planning, and making specific food and supplest recommendations. Health coaches will spend more time helping you problem solve barriers to follow through and difficulties with motivation. NOTE: NOT ALL HEALTH COACHES ARE QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC NUTRITION ADVICE. YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR HEALTH COACH ABOUT THEIR CREDENTIALS.
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A non-diet approach isn’t a “free for all” nor is it anti-weight loss. It simply means ending the struggle with food. A non-diet approach doesnt villainize certain foods or view food as "bad" or "the enemy". According to a non-diet view of health, these very view points can contribute to the problems of emotional eating, binge eating, and cravings.