How do you handle clients who set unrealistic goals?

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Adrienne 0 June 2, 2011 0 Comments

So many people go to trainers in hopes of losing an unrealistic amount of weight in such a short time. TV makes it look like it can happen within weeks! When the client is unable to reach that goal they are disappointed, naturally. What do you trainers do to help a client understand this is a lifestyle change and will not happen overnight?

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I would be very honest with my client and tell them scientifically what a realistic goal would be. If you educate a client, then they should understand what a realistic goal is.

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Before I accept a client, we will have sat down and talked in length about what their goals are. If they are unrealistic I will simply let them know and together we come up with a goal that IS realistic. If they insist on their first goal, I simply do not take them as a client.

Scott

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Remind them that success stories on TV often have extra resources like a registered dietician, medical doctor on site, expensive health food, work out a lot and everyone has different genes. Also remind them that many of these people regain the weight, put their health at risk, or gained the weight on purpose as actors to lose it again.

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If I see them as a potential problem then after the first session or interview I say I won’t be able to help you with your goals. Either they can’t do it or it would be unhealthy.

I always under promise and over deliver. How can I promise something thats not possible.

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Shawn 0 Posted 0 Comments

Proper education resets reality in TV warped clients.

How do you handle clients who set unrealistic goals?

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