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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 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.

www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com

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

[email protected].

Cheers to Life and Keep

Learning, Keep Living and

Keep Moving!

In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?

By Lisa Lorraine Taylor