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Wellbeing Coach: The reasons people buy from me

It's always interesting to hear the reasons why people choose one wellbeing coach/personal trainer/nutritionist over another. There are lots of health professionals out there. So who do you choose?

I provide a service that helps my clients to feel fantastic and look great with the help of my three or six month programme that skyrockets their energy levels, sheds the extra weight and prevents those horrible bloated feelings.

Essentially when my clients take me on they are investing in themselves to become slimmer, more energetic and healthier and they pay me to help them make it a worthwhile and successful investment.

Even though there are lots of wellbeing practitioners working in and around England there are only a handful that actually have a "go to" reputation. So amongst all the other practitioners scrambling for your attention why have my clients chosen me?

Firstly, they have heard of me. They either know a friend or a colleague who has found success with and enjoyed one of my programmes and they've recommended my services.

Secondly, they like me! Not hard to do, honest!! :-) That means they enjoyed chatting to me during our first consultation together and decided that they will probably enjoy our coaching sessions too. To add to that, they like following my little posts on this site!

Lastly, they trust me to deliver the service that I say I can deliver. They trust me to guide them through their nutrition, exercise and lifestyle plans providing them with the support, encouragement and advice that they need.

Why technology scares me

Have you ever screamed  *!&% at the latest piece of software or gadget you've just bought or ever thought that this device is just too complicated to use and it really annoys me?!!!

OK, I'll be the first to admit that technology and me don't get see eye to eye sometimes. I can get to grips with the stuff that I need for my business but if you want an opinion on the latest router or modem thingy then I'm the wrong guy to ask!

It's not that I'm completely incapable. I can generally work things out no problem given the time. But that's just it. Time! I basically see technology as something to save me time by making everyday chores, communication and business more convenient.

Does it always work out like that? No and when it doesn't I tend to throw my toys out of the pram. I then have to go grovelling to PC Support, aka my wife, to ask for help, which is usually greeted with a smirk and some comment about cavemen being more capable.

The thing that scares me the most is that technology moves so quickly. Just as you think you've got to grips with all the functionality on you new mobile phone another you're offered another one with all the latest gizmos on it. I used to be into that but then I realised I was texting, emailing and playing games when I should have been chilling out in a darkened room somewhere!

I'd quite happily swap all the additional functionality on my mobile or laptop for a piece of technology that ALWAYS works at a fast speed as and when you want it to. A bit like Jack Bauer's mobile phone!

Now before you think I'm some old techno fuddy duddy (it's probably too late!) I do get excited by the latest gadgets as long as they make my life more simple. Otherwise, I get bored and find someone else to sort it out for me. That's why I find people like Lea Woodward invaluable. Just as I help my clients to achieve a healthy headstart she provides a great service for those who want technology to kickstart their businesses.

Wellbeing Coach: How I describe what I do

When I meet someone for the first time they usually ask what I do (unless the conversation has already gone spectacularly bad!). I say I'm a Wellbeing coach but the term Wellbeing Coach doesn't necessarily give much detail as to what I do exactly.

In a nutshell this is what I do. I design nutrition, exercise and lifestyle programs for traders and other city professionals who suffer from digestive disorders such as IBS, bloating and colitis, which in turn drains their energy levels and prevents them from losing the weight they want.

The programs last three or six months and are specifically designed to reduce the inflammation and stress within the body that cause those uncomfortable symptons.

I do believe that for anyone to see the results they want it usually takes six months for an effective wellbeing routine to settle in for the long term. Afterall, my programs are designed to build rock-solid foundations for health and vitality for years to come rather than a summer holiday!

During the coaching program I motivate, inspire and guide my clients. In terms of getting fit and losing some weight most people have a general idea of what to do. However, they may not know where to start and, once they do, they may struggle to keep on track for the duration. My weekly step by step program guide gets the ball rolling and keeps everything simple so as not to overwhelm my client.

My aim is that by the end of the program the client has successfully achieved all the goals that we set at the beginning and for the client to be confident that they can carry on sympton free and full of energy without my help.   

Let water flow into your lifestyle

Anyone who does one of my coaching programmes realises that I place a lot of emphasis on the quantity and quality of water that you should drink per day (0.033 x bodyweight in KGs to calculate your minimum daily water intake).

Not only is it good for your wellbeing (Our bodies are made up of around 70% water) it also has a very calming affect, which helps reduce stress levels. Human beings naturally migrate to places in nature where water flows because it invigorates you and also gives you peace of mind.

Having both lived near the water as we grew up (Claudia in Rio and me near to the Zurich lake) Claudia and I wanted to live near the river thames and we regularly take walks along the path towards Hammersmith Bridge. In the sunshine it's a very relaxing walk!

When we can we take trips to places like this

 

   

For anyone who lives in London, or any other major city, they will know that life can get a little stressful. Demanding jobs and a busy lifestyle can drain the best of us and a trip into nature can do wonders for recharging your batteries.

We all know this but how many of us actualy allow ourselves the time to relax and recover far away from the hustle and bustle of the city?

4 books to achieve all your health goals

All the information you need to help you get rid of all those niggling little symptons such as bloating, gas, poor concentration and migraines is contained in these four books!!

I like this book. It has good stories and some very useful tips. The author has an interesting history too.

This book is a classic. It's somewhat dated but the information is still very valid. If you suffer from diabetes or are concerned that you might be suffering from the symptons of onset diabetes this is a great book to read in my opinion. It's also an eye opener for anyone who wants to lose weight quickly!

Most people can make the connection between a lack of sleep and poor energy levels. However, the connection between the quality of sleep and weight loss and digestion is a less obvious but no less critical one. This books highlights the importance of getting a good night's kip. You may be changing the layout of your bedroom after reading this book!

This book is fantastic. It has everything you need to know about exercise, nutrition and lifestyle. If you follow all the recommendations in this book to the T I guarantee you will not only look fantastic but also feel great!!! Failing that try one of my coaching programmes! :-)

If you know of any other great books and want to share why not leave a comment!