Discuss with the client any current or previous health issues, food intolerances, smoking & drinking habits. This stage is getting to know the client and their attitude to food, their current weight and the motivation to move forward with a weight loss program.
2) Establish goals
The client must be comfortable with the amount of weight that they wish to lose over what period of time, but this needs to be a healthy choice too, so a discussion regarding this is necessary and assessing if they have a particular choice of diets that they wish to follow.
It is important to find out the level of activity and exercise that the client is currently undertaking, if they smoke, drink and generally about their lifestyle and choices.
3) Barriers to weight …show more content…
Find out if the client has embarked on previous weight loss programs and if they have succeeded or failed in their goals. Certain psychological barriers might need a referral to a specialist.
Certain physical barriers can include financial limitations to buying food or supplements, food intolerance or food addiction. Even social or emotional barriers such as a history of turning to food when upset.
4) Motivation to lose weight
Establishing why the client needs or wants to lose weight and how motivated they are is very important. Finding out what level of support is available from friends and family, if the family eat meals together and if this is a problem with the cooking/preparation of food?
Establishing if the client has dieted before and if they know what is involved. What are their attitudes to exercise, have they embarked on a fitness regime in the past?
What time is available for food preparation and are they prepared to overcome any barriers?
At this stage it is important to understand if the client is willing to stick to the program, so you can evaluate the level of help and support from yourself towards your
2) Establish goals
The client must be comfortable with the amount of weight that they wish to lose over what period of time, but this needs to be a healthy choice too, so a discussion regarding this is necessary and assessing if they have a particular choice of diets that they wish to follow.
It is important to find out the level of activity and exercise that the client is currently undertaking, if they smoke, drink and generally about their lifestyle and choices.
3) Barriers to weight …show more content…
Find out if the client has embarked on previous weight loss programs and if they have succeeded or failed in their goals. Certain psychological barriers might need a referral to a specialist.
Certain physical barriers can include financial limitations to buying food or supplements, food intolerance or food addiction. Even social or emotional barriers such as a history of turning to food when upset.
4) Motivation to lose weight
Establishing why the client needs or wants to lose weight and how motivated they are is very important. Finding out what level of support is available from friends and family, if the family eat meals together and if this is a problem with the cooking/preparation of food?
Establishing if the client has dieted before and if they know what is involved. What are their attitudes to exercise, have they embarked on a fitness regime in the past?
What time is available for food preparation and are they prepared to overcome any barriers?
At this stage it is important to understand if the client is willing to stick to the program, so you can evaluate the level of help and support from yourself towards your