COURSE CONTENT
The course is presented in the form of tutorial notes and worksheets. The eight tutorials present the information required to guide a client through the weight loss coaching program. There are more than 60 related worksheets which cover the topics outlined below.
Topics covered in the course are as follows:
Tutorial 1
* Why diets do not work
* Triggers
* Danger times and situations
* Formulating new strategies
* Your new self-image
* Tracking your progress
* Making your environment safe
Tutorial 2
* Body Mass Index
* The importance of exercise
* The importance of water
Tutorial 3
* Reasons for changing
* Goal setting
* Weight, exercise and life goals
* Staying the same or making changes
Tutorial 4
* Personality needs
* Why you do the things you do
* Identifying underlying issues
* Techniques to release underlying issues
Tutorial 5
* Negative self-talk
* Replacing negatives with positives
* Thinking patterns, behaviours and responses
Tutorial 6
* Positive affirmations
Tutorial 7
* Eating hints and food choices
* Reading food labels
* Food additives
* Commonly used terms and what they really mean
* Ingredient substitution
* Fat, salt and sugar
Tutorial 8
* 16 techniques to facilitate change
* Positive suggestions
All the information you require to complete the weight loss coaching course is provided in your course manual.
Please note this course does not train you to be a counsellor or dietician. As a weight loss coach your role will be one of guiding, supporting, inspiring and motivating clients on their journey to lose weight and develop a positive self-image.
