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In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
This can be a very tricky
subject as there are standard
guidelines on what a
Certified Personal Trainer can
and can’t discuss (or do) with their clients. These
particular guidelines are
based upon where you live
as well as well you work.
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In some states you need at
least a two (2) year
degree, in others you need
a Bachelor’s Degree, a certificate or be a Dietitian,
and of course in other
states (or gyms), you need
nothing.
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
The best ways to advise your
clients is to stay in a “Safe Zone” of nutrition. What this means is
that when you’re advising, make sure you’re doing it with your client’s best interest at heart and that the program that
you put them on, does not have
a counter effect on what they’re currently doing and or eating.
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
For instance: • You can design the perfect
“bodybuilding” “lean out” program for your clients, but truthfully…how many clients do you have that are that
dedicated to eating, measuring
and weighing their foods, especially if they’re not preparing to step on stage with that 12-16
week “diet down” program?
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
• Maybe you’re into shakes and
supplements personally,
but…is that in your client’s best interest, especially if they tell
you they are on a
budget.
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Now as a Holistic Nutritionist
and Beachbody Coach, it
would be very easy to have
my clients eat the way that
I like, but it’s not about me, it’s about my clients and what’s going to motivate them and the same rings
true for you and your
clients.
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
What is staying in the Safe
Zone?
The Safe Zone is where you
keep the information that
you give to your clients at a
minimum, especially if you
are not a Nutritionist, Dietitian
or if your gym (fitness facility)
does not allow you to do so.
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
• Implementing a journal/diary
• Discussion on their normal
eating habits
• Discussion on current Lifestyle
• Discussion on their “Whys” (I love this!)
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
• Proteins: The good and better sources
as well as serving sizes and how much
to intake daily (0.5 – 1.5gms daily).
• Carbs: How to make better choices
and what “carbs” really are. • Fibrous vs Starchy Carbs: Learning
what the difference is a how to make
better choices
• Fiber: The benefits of fiber, how much
they should try in consume and some
of the best sources of fiber in
vegetables, and fruits.
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
• Supplements: Keep in simple by
including your Omegas, Multi-
vitamins, Calcium (etc.), or wherever
they may be currently taking. Stay
away from pre-workout, fat burners or
recommending anything that can
cause heart acceleration.
• Veggies choices: Which are best for
their goals. Increase iron intake,
higher in fiber, etc.
• Fruit choices: Making great choices
as well as true serving sizes.
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
• Starchy Carbs: What are they, which ones are best, understanding serving sizes.
• Juicing vs Smoothies: This is a great topic (one of my favorite) especially if they’re trying to increase their vegetable
consumption for themselves as well as their
household.
• How to decrease not just weight (their
goals), but how to decrease body fat
(ultimate goal).
• Different types of eating: Paleo, 40/30/30, Vegetarian, Vegan, Fruitarian, Zig-Zag, etc.
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Once you get the
information that you need
from your client, you’ll be able to put together a more
personalized program that
will help get your clients
results and that don’t have crazy restrictions or foods that
they don’t’ eat, don’t like, or will not truly commit to.
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
Please keep in mind that these
are just some things that you can
discuss with your clients
regarding their eating habits, but
again, if you are not a Registered
Dietitian, Nutritionist, it’s better to keep your nutrition programs, as
well as your /questions in the
realm of a Fitness Professional
and stay within your/your
company’s guidelines.
In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?
By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
If you have any questions on
this article, please do not
hesitate to drop me a line at
Cheers to Life and Keep
Learning, Keep Living and
Keep Moving!
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