Hey,
I happened to gain much weight during the pandemic, and ever since even after trying various ways to shed that weight off, I have been struggling. I had hoped lockdown would allow me to get in better shape, but I gained 12 kg instead. I’m tired of feeling heavy and subconsciously, this is impacting my work and life. Yes, I have tried some nutrition charts, but I quickly lose interest in them and haven’t been able to continue the weight loss regimes I started experimenting with to bring a change within me. How can I lose weight without disrupting my lifestyle?
—Fat, yet Fabulous
The above is not a one-off story. It’s happening to millions within India and globally. Weight gain is a reality which is hard to shake off. And lives are impacted. The confidence levels plummet, and people aren’t as comfortable with the range of physical activities they would like to perform. Browsing through diet programs online can be tricky, especially when trying to gauge their effectiveness. Also, checking a dietician or nutritionist’s credibility can be challenging.
A range of solutions is found online if you seek to browse the internet for weight loss solutions. But with many options, how can you understand which approach might work for you? Before you embark on your final choice, it might be wise to understand the below. Here are some suggestions while looking for a program to aid you in weight loss.
Think about your personal needs
There is no ‘one solution fits all’ when discussing weight loss.
Understand your Diets
It’s imperative to consider what you have tried in the past and what aspects of dieting you liked/ disliked.
Your lifestyle
It would fail if your weight loss program could not sync with your lifestyle. You lead a particular way of life surrounding your work, personal space and family life. This aspect is perhaps the most crucial check when looking to lose weight.
Health Conditions and addictions
Are you suffering from medical conditions such as ailing heart health, diabetes, allergies or even addictions?
Most diet programs or weight loss techniques are not bespoke and may not be able to address the above factors that so significantly impact your life. So, what is the solution? The answer lies in well-researched techniques and methodology adopted by Health and Wellness Coaching.
Let’s understand what health and wellness coaching is
A sports coach helps athletes develop skills, competencies and fitness to excel at a sport. Similarly, a health and wellness coach helps individuals live better lives, even if they suffer from chronic medical conditions, addictions or mental/ emotional illnesses. The coaching process involves a coach discussing ideas and problems with the individual in question. The difference here is that the person being coached is actually in the driver’s seat, setting their own goals and formulating the strategies to achieve the health and wellness goals. People hire health and wellness coaches for a wide variety of issues, such as the management of chronic conditions, stress reduction, weight loss, improving diet and exercise, addictions, especially tobacco and alcohol, and adjusting to life-altering medical conditions like diabetes and also health events like a heart attack or an accident.
Does health and wellness coaching exist in India?
India is still in the nascent stages of health and wellness coaching. However, the trend is growing pretty rapidly, especially in the wake of Indians realising the importance of health, wellness and immunity in the wake of the pandemic.
Preeti Rao, the Niti Aayog award-winning founder of Weljii, is considered the pioneer of health and wellness coaching in India. Preeti initiated the foundation of Weljii, the first and primary Health and Wellness Coaching institute in India. Weljii brings in a wealth of international research and globally acknowledged techniques proven to bring fundamental changes in the lives of individuals, organizations, and the country.
If you want to become a Health and Wellness coach or hire one for weight loss, sleep issues, mental and emotional issues or addictions, Weljii can help you find the right trained coaches. Weljii coach training programs are led by the Industry’s best and powered by live training, case studies and peer-to-peer training. Weljii coaches help you understand your relationship with food and help you set realistic goals that sync well with your lifestyle. Learn more at https://www.weljii.com/weight-loss-coaching/
