Dispelling The Myths
In our daily conversations with existing and potential clients, we continue to hear decisions that are being made without the benefit of truth. Decisions being made based on myth or once-true beliefs which have "aged out". In such conversations with medical facilities and clinics, fitness centers and health coaches we often ask, "Help me understand that belief." "How do you know it is true"?
4 Myths to Be Aware Of:
"Fad Diets" are a great way to start the process of losing weight." Most professionals would readily agree that the loss of weight is a "lifestyle" issue. That continually eating one food, instead of a balanced diet, will lead to good, healthy and sustained weight loss. At one point in time, many dieters perceived that grapefruit, eaten in abundance and at every meal, was such a weight loss enhancer. Today, it is understood that Fad diets generally do not produce a healthy lifestyle or sustained weight. Today's healthy lifestyle changes may include setting realistic goals, increased water consumption, portion control, a comprehensive and varied menu of meals, intermittent fasting, appropriate exercise, vitamin and/or nutritional supplements, and professional guidance.
You are a strong person. You don't need support from other people to be successful!" While it is true that we are the ones whose health and weight we are trying to modify, countless thousands going through the same process have found that a community of others with like issues can provide motivation, support and camaraderie. Educational workshops, Coaching groups, Support groups and Trainer's follow up has, for many, provided that extra motivation necessary to successfully complete the task at hand.
"My patients/clients hate technology!" If you believe this myth, check out the AARP study that shows both cell phone and related app usage at extremely high rates in maturing adults. Smart businesses recognize and understand that there are generational differences as to how people of different ages want to receive their information. Generally, the older generation prefers to receive information on their computer, the middle-aged population prefers tablets, and the younger generation prefer to use a smart phone. Products and services you use to communicate should be sensitive to these generational differences.
Patients/clients tell me regularly, "I've tried it 100 times, it doesn't work!" Patients/clients often say this relative to healthy eating, giving up smoking, or any other behavior that relates to maintaining good health. Professionals who work in the fields of motivation and creating behavioral change generally identify strategies that positively impact the ability to create positive and change:
- Breaking down the goal in small, achievable increments.
- Speaking to or with the client/patient, NOT AT.
- Communicating hope
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