THRIVE NUTRITION COACHING
What is a nutrition coach?
A nutrition coach is someone who observes, records, and advises you based on your behavior as it relates to your diet and lifestyle. As with any other coach/student relationship (ie. piano, sport, voice) systems, tools, and guidelines are set up to enhance the learners performance and results. Interventions and lessons are customized for the specific client based on individual needs. Strategy is based on change psychology and other habit change tools.
Who is it good for?
Nutrition coaching is good for anyone who knows that their diet and lifestyle as it pertains to food and exercise is not where it should be. Coaching can be for people looking to lose weight (lose fat), gain muscle, or perform better in competition.
Can you tell me a little bit more about how it works?
Upon sign up, a full in person consultation will take place to discuss client goals, habits and lifestyle. Clients will be gifted a free RENPHO bluetooth scale to link to their phones and start recording their measurements. Upon arrival/installation of the scale, clients will then be obligated to provide 3 days worth of food pictures sent directly to a THRIVE email account to complete the assessment process. Clients will then be emailed a nutrition guidelines with personalized instruction. After receiving these materials clients must still maintain a diary of food pictures throughout the duration of working together.
This sounds like a lot. This Isn't going to take over my life, is it?
Not at all. In fact, one of the major ways this program differs from other programs, apps, or diet books is that change is done gradually and easily. One of the main objectives of this program is to leave all the thinking to THRIVE. We take all the hard work out of the process so you can simply record your food intake, check you THRIVE messages, and continue to reach your goal.
Why is nutrition coaching better than other traditional diet change programs or weight management services?
For all the thousands if not tens of thousands of apps and books available to consumers daily, few if any offer the unique aspect of being able to communicate directly between coach and client, in real time. On top of this, clients actually perform better and show more positive change in the direction of their goal when working with a real coach.
What system or method does THRIVE use for this service?
Mike has a BA in Psychology, Is a certified NASM trainer, and is Precision Nutrition certified. The methods and practices used in nutrition coaching are taken from a variety of strategies pertaining to these areas of expertise.
How does Thrive use E-communication to enhance users experience?
E-communication is vital to the coaching process. The coaching process is a collaborative effort to examine this very detailed aspect of the clients life.
Do I need to buy personal training to use or benefit from THRIVE nutrition coaching?
Strictly speaking, no. However, the program is designed to work with an exercise program.