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As health coaches, expanding our knowledge and learning new information is very important to us. We are constantly learning new information and discovering resources to improve our skills to provide you with the best possible health and wellness information available.
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Health Coaching FAQs
Health Coaching FAQs - What is Health Coaching? Why do we specialize in health coaching for women? How does health coaching work? How much time is involved in health coaching?
Weight Loss Coaching FAQs - What is a weight loss coach? Why does weight -loss coaching work when diets don't? How does weight loss coaching work? How do I know if I need a weight loss coach?
Articles
How Health Coaching Makes You A Winner - 3/14/2008
With the coaching field expanding so widely, there are now a lot of
specialty coaches out there. One field that is growing is the area
of health coaching. How do you go about choosing a coach that can
help you reach your goals? What should you be looking for? There
are two key elements in choosing a health coach that greatly affect
your ability to succeed. Those keys are the use of baby steps and
they psychology of change.
Is Your Weight Loss Being Sabotaged By What Is In Your Glass? - 3/14/2008
Liquid calories are the worst calories we can put into our bodies
if we're trying to lose fat because they add up so quickly without
suppressing hunger. And these calories often come in the form of
sugar.
How Health Coaching Leads To Permanent Weight Loss - 2/29/2008
It is hard to ignore the fact that Americans are getting bigger. It has been a growing problem for the past few decades. Did you know two thirds of adults in the United States are overweight? Studies have shown that 80% of people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes are overweight and 70% of people with heart disease are overweight.
Be A Weight Loss Winner - 2/29/2008
Do you know that approximately 4,000 people die a day from cancer and heart disease? Of the people with heart disease, 70% of them are overweight. 42% of people diagnosed with breast or colon cancer are overweight.
Why Health Coaching Works When Jenny Craig Doesn't - 2/15/2008
How is it some people can join a reputable program, such as Jenny
Craig, but still not achieve their goals? Jenny Craig, among
others, has an extensive support system, plenty of tools a person
needs to reach their goals, yet not everyone walks away a winner.
Why is that?
4 Keys To Selecting A Weight Loss Coach - 2/1/2008
A weight loss coach can walk you through lifestyle and mindset changes step by step to create the body you desire, increase your energy level and improve your overall health and wellness. It is very important to select a weight loss coach who will help you work towards your goals and create permanent healthy habits.
Courage To Change - 2/1/2008
According to Matthew Kelly, people do not have a problem with change. It is the transition period to change that is unsettling. Most people would like to weigh less, have more energy, make more money, travel more, but most people are not willing to make the changes necessary to transform their lives into what they want.
Feeling Guilty About Those Resolutions - 1/18/2008
It's been 17 days since we made our New Year's resolutions. How's
it going for you? Not so good? You're not alone. We start with good
intentions but it doesn't take much to derail our plan. We're going
to take a look at two reasons why our resolutions have failed and
then we'll come up with a better plan, one that will get us back on
track and leave us feeling better about ourselves.
Create Achievable Goals - 1/4/2008
Have you ever made a New Year's Resolution? Did you make a resolution this year? Would you like this year to be the year to keep those resolutions?
Stress Out? Four Ways To Beat It - 12/21/2007
Stress...we all feel it. We know it's bad for us. In fact, stress has
been linked to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, insomnia
and headaches.
Journaling, A Key To Weight Loss - 12/7/2007
A common trap people fall into is eating without being consciously aware of how much food they are eating. Have you ever been preparing dinner and tasted a little of everything you were preparing? Do you help your kids finish their meal so no food goes to waste? Have you ever grabbed a handful of chips or nuts to tide you over to your next meal?
Help! I'm Trapped In A Middle-Aged Body! - 11/23/2007
It happened the other night. My husband and I were watching TV.
When I got up from the couch, I ended up hobbling along like an 80
year old woman after hip replacement. What's going on? This has
happened before. But how long ago? When did it start? I'm not 80,
I'm only middle-aged. This shouldn't be happening.
5 Keys To Thriving During The Holidays - 11/9/2007
If the holiday time is stressful for you, here are some tips you may wish to implement to thrive during the holidays instead of just trying to survive through them.
Should I Consider A Sleeping Pill ? - 10/24/2007
Once again you wake up exhausted. It was another night of tossing
and turning. Nights like this are happening more often. It's hard
to have a productive day when you didn't get enough sleep. You've
seen those ads on television. Maybe you should get a prescription,
too. How can you tell if it's the right decision?
Vibrant Health - Pain or Pleasure ? - 10/12/2007
Would you like to enjoy vibrant health? Most people when asked
this question say yes. If everyone wants vibrant health, why do
most people not have it?
Do You Need A Chemistry Degree To Eat ? - 9/28/2007
I read something disturbing recently. It was this: the average fast food strawberry milkshake has 59 ingredients. It contains 40 chemicals but no strawberries or milk. What? Are you kidding me?
Is Alli Your Ally? - 9/14/2007
As a pharmaceutical research nurse one of my favorite clinical
research trials was the Orlistat Study. Orlistat is the generic
for Alli. This was a well designed clinical trial. The patients
were closely monitored and I had the ability to do diet and
nutritional counseling with my patients.
How to Get Fit Living in a Fast-paced World - 8/7/2007
Are you a busy, professional woman or owner of your company? Do you run from morning until late in the night keeping up with all your obligations and responsibilities? When was the last time you made time for yourself?
If You Don’t Take Care of You, Who Will?
Face it, ladies, we have a natural predisposition to take care of others. Usually to the point that we put others before the care of ourselves. The problem with this is…if you don’t take care of you, who will?
Life Would Be So Much Easier If Those Diet Pills Worked
We have all seen the ads – New fat blasting pill melts away fat while you sleep. Or the person who lost 30 pounds in three weeks on a weight loss program. We’re tempted.
Why Change Doesn't Stick
Did you make a resolution last New Year's? Was it to lose ten pounds, workout regularly or eat better? Three months later were you still sticking to that resolution?
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Recipes
Irresistible Nutritious Cranberry Salad - 11/9/2007
If you are looking for a simple, nutritious and tasty recipe to bring
to holiday gatherings, this is the recipe for you.
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Links
Resources for Personal Growth
Resources to evaluate current level of health and wellness
Additional Resources
- Peer Resources Peer Resources is a leading authority in North America on peer helping coaching and mentor program development support and consultation.
- SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.
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