Motivational Counseling in Nutrition and Fitness. How to Help a Person Make Quality Lifestyle Changes

“This book is a modern and conscious look at how to help a person think about physical health and commit to quality lifestyle changes. The theoretical information and practical examples of motivational counseling scenarios make it an indispensable guide for... nutritionists, motivational counselors, trainers, and anyone who wants to achieve real changes in diet and sports.” — Olesya Inevskaya, blogger, psychologist (psychology_lesya) Don Clifford, MD, dietitian-nutritionist, and Laura Curtis, dietitian and motivational coach, have implemented the motivational counseling method in working with unmotivated clients who need to adjust their weight and eating habits, change their attitude towards physical activity, and embark on a path of healthy and energetic living. Using the motivational counseling method, the authors illustrate how to make the dialogue about diet planning, unbalanced nutrition, sports activities, body perception, and other client concerns constructive. Informational tables, charts, and analyses of motivational counseling dialogues in the fields of nutrition and fitness will help you direct your client's motivation towards quality lifestyle changes.