Does this sound like you?
I hate having diabetes. This disease is a major inconvenience in my life. I’m tired of watching what I eat, I am tired of people telling me what to do. Most of all I’m tired of monitoring myself. If I don’t relieve this burden, I don’t know what I’ll do.
Since my diagnosis, my life isn’t the same, and that isn’t a good thing. My doctor seems sympathetic, but just tells me my condition will progress and if I’m not careful, I’ll lose a limb or my eyesight.
I don’t know what to do next. I read the stuff my doctor gave me and I visited the nutritionist. I’m really confused. I don’t think rice cakes are healthy, but the nutritionist told me I needed to reduce my caloric content, yet feel full. I want to eat real food and know that it’s good for me.
If this is you, then I can relate.
In the beginning of their diagnosis my clients obsessed about their numbers – BG readings (fasting, pre-meal, post-meal, pre-exercise, post-exercise, A1C, blood pressure, etc.). Then, they burned out on the process and took a vacation from taking readings at all. They may not even know exactly how good or bad their control is now. They just know they’re tired of the roller-coaster of feeling good, feeling poorly, and never knowing exactly why they feel that way.
Working With a Health Coach
Health Coaches are knowledgeable advisors who provide ongoing support and guidance as you set goals and make sustainable changes that improve your health and happiness. As your Health Coach, I will listen carefully and help you to navigate the world of contradictory nutrition advice to determine what changes are necessary for you.
Your personalized program will radically improve your health and happiness. Together, we will explore concerns specific to you and your body and discover the tools you need for a lifetime of balance.
As a client of my health coaching program, you will…
- set and accomplish goals in a way that is empowering and exciting
- work to achieve and maintain your ideal weight
- understand and reduce your cravings
- increase your energy levels
- feel great in your body
- learn about new foods and how you can easily incorporate them
- improve your personal relationships
- discover the confidence to create the life you want
Your program includes…
- two 50-minute sessions per month
- e-mail support between sessions
- meal plans, easy to prepare recipes, and shopping lists to make your transition easier
- coaching and support to help you make the dietary and lifestyle changes you want
- simple but informative handouts that will increase your nutrition knowledge
- access to my monthly newsletter with the latest health tips and recipes
- cupboard clean-outs to set you up for success
- exercise or sports training plans
- working on the “Wellness Wheel” so we improve on all 8 dimensions of wellness
- private coaching sessions with other family members to ensure ongoing support and commitment to your new lifestyle
- First30 – fast-track program for the first 30 days to jump start your wellness (optional for most, required for some)
- my personal commitment to your health and success
Why Health Coaching Works
My coaching works well because we start with a core foundation, and build from there, based on what will work for your life and your support system. Rome was not built in a day, and your freedom through control will not happen overnight. Through my guidance of showing you how to rebuild your control through a series of no-fail babysteps, freedom through control can be yours.
I will caution you when your chosen path has a few bumps and detours, I’ll celebrate with you through all of your successes. And when things fail, we’ll learn together and find a new path to follow. You’ll not wallow in self-pity, you’ll gain new understanding about yourself and the healing process so your outcomes will be greater than you’ve ever imagined!
My coaching works well because I “get it”.
What’s the next step?
To decide if health coaching is right for you, I invite you to schedule a free initial consultation with me. During this session, we will discuss your health and lifestyle to determine how I can best support you in achieving your goals.
Contact me today to schedule your free initial consultation.
I work with adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and parents of children diagnosed (I do not work with anyone under 18). 
