What is a Health Coach?

What is a Health Coach?

Health Coach

A large number of people are turning to health coaches to help them overcome bad habits and to acquire new health habits. Perhaps you could benefit from a a health coach? 

What is a Health Coach?

A health coach is a personal guide and cheerleader when it comes to implementing changes to live a healthy lifestyle. Health coaches generally will address six key areas of wellness and health:

  1. Stress
  2. Smoking
  3. Nutrition
  4. Activity
  5. Sleep
  6. Time Management

Health coaches understand that if one of these are out of balance it is likely the others are too. Someone who is not physically active may not be sleeping well, may be stressed, and may not be eating well. All of this combined can be overwhelming for a person.

A health coach can help you sort through where to start and then help you make small changes over time that result in big changes.

What Does a Health Coach Do?

You may feel "stuck" when it comes to your health. A health coach gets you "unstuck" by identifying what is keeping you from living a healthy lifestyle. To do this your coach may touch base with you through email, phone calls, or in-person meetings. As you interact with your coach he or she may us cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help you get "unstuck" with your health goals. 

What are the Benefits of Having a Health Coach?

Studies show that having a health coach over a three month period helps to improve health in the following ways:

  • Cholesterol.
  • Blood Pressure.
  • Body weight.
  • Glucose
  • Triglycerides.
  • Cardiovascular fitness.

These health benefits happen because a health coach is there to help when you feel discouraged about past results or to give you boost if you're feeling overwhelmed.

A health coach provides these benefits by:

  • Accountability: Knowing that you have a to check in with another person about your progress can give you the push you need to move forward.
  • Encouragement: Health coaches act as cheerleaders to pick you up when you're not having a good day.
  • Unconditional Support: A health coach doesn't judge your actions. They help you come to your own conclusions about what works and what doesn't in reaching your goals. 

If you think you want to try a health coach start by asking your healthcare provider for recommendations. Also make sure to contact your insurance to find out if they'll cover the service. You will also want to choose a coach who is national board-certified health and wellness coach.

With the help of a health coach, switching to healthier lifestyle can affect everything - like increased energy and motivation, which will enable you to do more, be there for others, and live life to the fullest. 

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