Example 1:
“I keep losing and gaining the same 10 lbs.”
- Bad coach: You just need to be more disciplined. Here, followthis meal plan. It’s exactly how I eat.
- Great coach: I hear you, this stuff is hard. Let’s see how you’re currently eating, and we can work on some small changes over time that stick.
Example 2:
“I want to lose some weight and get fit.”
- Bad coach: Here’s your 6-day training program. It works for all my clients!
- Great coach: Great! Let’s discuss your exercise history and how often you can train, and I’ll build a program around that.
Example 3:
“Life is really busy right now and I don’t have time.”
- Bad coach: You’re either IN or you’re OUT. Which is it? I don’t work with people who are wasting my time. Think about what you really want.
- Great coach: I’m sorry life sucks right now. Life is a dial and not a switch, right? So, let’s dial it down from a 7 to a 2. Let’s focus on 1 good meal each day and 10 minutes of movement.
Example 4:
“I hate planks! I’ve been skipping them most workouts”
- Bad coach: Winners never quit and quitters never win. I need to see you try harder and finish strong!
- Great coach: Thanks for telling me! How about this: no more planks. Let’s see if we can mix in an exercise you’d be excited to do. How does that sound?
Example 5:
“I slipped up and ate a whole pizza this weekend.”
- Bad coach: You know you weren’t supposed to do that! What happened? You need to stick to your meal plan or you’re not going to see results! Try harder!
- Great coach: Thanks for being honest! I eat pizza every Friday with my partner. What toppings? Let’s talk about how we can occasionally eat pizza without the guilt and still reach our goals. Cool? We got this!
