Regardless of the results my client is always disappointed
Hello Kelly Mctighe,
That is too bad; because, it sounds like things are going well, right on track. I wonder if you couldn’t find what makes her happy through small talk and try to incorporate those activities into the program or lifestyle.
I agree that there may be more going on in her personal life that may surface later. Have you suggested, gently, that she see someone to talk to about this?
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.
Hi Kelly,
Christine gave you a great answer. Knowing your client’s goals it would be make it easier to set a time frame to achieve them as long as they are not unrealistic. Sometimes losing the weight or going down dress sizes might not be enough to satisfy a client. This could be because of other factors the client is dealing with and have nothing to do with fitness or dress sizes. This type of client is hard to make him/her happy because they will never see themselves as a “success”. You can have a deeper conversation with her if you are comfortable doing so and maybe you could get a better idea of what the real issue is. Quick fixes are not a solution to any problem because they don’t last.
What was her starting point (aerobically, strength, overall fitness level, BF%, weight, etc.)? If all of these have improved then she is on the right track.
Best,
Harris
Hi Kelly,
What are your client’s specific goals? From the initial numbers you have provided, it looks like your client has lost the weight rather quickly. Based on your comment that she doesn’t think that is good enough, my thought is that there are more underlying issues that need to be addressed and more questions to be asked. I would use caution with anyone who wants a quick fix because the chances of gaining the weight back are pretty high. I would revisit her goals and let her know that these changes take time.
Weight loss and changes in body composition should be a gradual thing (1 to 2 pounds per week)–in order to maintain that loss and make permanent lifestyle changes. Quick fixes don’t work for the long run.
Christine