If you’re attempting to lose weight, then no doubt you’ve likely come across some challenging aspects of the journey. Maybe you are beating yourself up for slipping a bit, or you’re having a hard time getting to the gym 4 times a week, or you’re just having a hard time getting motivated; whatever the case may be, an accountability partner is a great solution to help you achieve success.
Accountability partners help to hold you accountable as you set out to meet any goal in life, and if you’re reading this article, this goal is likely weight loss for you. Accountability partners can come in different forms; it may be a best friend that you know you can truly count on to be honest and there for you (not just tell you what you need to hear), or a diet or exercise buddy that you meet with so you can hold each other accountable to meet your goals. Another great resource to utilize as an accountability partner is a weight loss coach.
What is a weight loss coach?
A weight loss coach is hired to help you focus and meet your goals. A good coach gets to know you as an individual and helps to create a plan specific and tailored for you. The benefits of working with a coach vs. a friend or buddy in regards to accountability is that you don’t have to worry about the ‘personal’ aspect, meaning, it’s the coaches job to truly be honest and hold you accountable to yourself, whereas, it can get a bit challenging when emotions get involved with friends or buddies. Also, a coach is trained to help you lose weight. He or she will be able to bring skills, knowledge and tools to the table to help you achieve true success in your life.
How does a weight loss coach hold you accountable?
Typically, a weight loss coach meets with clients at least once a week to discuss goals, achievements and challenges. By doing this, you are in a position where you need to be honest about what’s working and what’s not so the approach can be tailored as needed. And if you aren’t meeting your goals simply because you’re not doing the work or making excuses and letting other ‘priorities’ take over, a good coach will point this out. At the same time, in this situation, a good coach will help you get to the bottom of WHY you’re letting your goals fall through the cracks so you can adjust your plan and keep moving forward. Also, a good coach is in your corner rooting and cheering for you as he or she provides encouragement and support on your journey.
Accountability partners can be key to helping you stay on track and lose weight successfully, and for reasons mentioned here, a weight loss coach is often the best option when seeking an accountability partner on your journey.
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