When potential clients, friends, and teaching colleagues learn that I am a Health Coach in my non-teaching hours, one of two things happens:

  1. They tell me about their diet, fitness routine, and show me their food logs. Often this turns into a mini consultation session.
  2. They ask me what a Health Coach is.

I love both conversations since it means I get to talk about health and share something I am so passionate about with others. The discussion about what a Health Coach actually is usually sparks subsequent questions, which are compiled here. Hopefully these help you get some of your own questions answered about this type of coaching and gives you more insight into if Health Coaching is something that would benefit you in your life.


Strawberries and Health Coaching FAQ

What is a Health Coach?

If it has to do with making fitness and nutrition realistic and sustainable in your busy life, then a Health Coach can help!

So many people fall into specific diet fads, attempt crash diets, and engage in health behaviors that can do more harm than good to a body.

A Health Coach is there to help you wade through all the information coming out everyday on different health benefits of particular foods and rules for movement. Instead of using a crash diet, or eating fad, a Health Coach works together with a client to create habits that are sustainable and realistic to your busy lifestyle without feeling overwhelmed and to actually reach your health goals once and for all.

Rather than getting a prescribed diet or fitness plan, you are getting individualized strategies that focus on your specific needs.

Health Coaches are trained in a number of different areas related to health such as nutrition guidelines and research, behavior change patterns, and physical activity to give you a well-rounded way to make positive, lasting changes to your lifestyle. Many Health Coaches, myself included, are also certified Personal Trainers, which makes their knowledge base even deeper.

How can a Health Coach benefit me?

Regardless of whether your health goal is to lose a certain amount of weight, get better sleep, lose the brain fog, increase energy, or any other issue that is getting in the way of your day to day life, a Health Coach can definitely benefit you. With the vast knowledge base a Health Coach has, you are in the hands of a professional who wants to help you find the best solutions to your health struggles.

The other benefit of working with a Health Coach is you are getting individualized attention, you are listened to, and you have someone by your side as you implement, alter, and adapt these new health habits you are trying to put in place. Who doesn’t want someone in their corner, cheering them on with researched health advice that is being integrated into their current lifestyle?

Still trying to decide if working with a Health Coach is right for you? Take the quiz to find out!

What is a session with a Health Coach like?

You can discover all about what a session with a Health Coach is like here.

In a nutshell, after the initial consultation where we discuss your goals, your current struggles, and if we would be a good fit to work together, we start implementing small changes to your weekly routine and your daily life. During our weekly phone calls, we make a plan together on how you want to best put our discussion into action.

With small changes, reflection, honesty with yourself, and some work, we’ll change your patterns, create positive behaviors, and reach those goals.

Does having a Health Coach really work?

While having a Health Coach does not guarantee you results since you have to be an equal part in the process and put in the work, some specific health coach client successes have included:

  • 5-25 pound weight loss
  • Overcoming food addiction
  • Eliminating the need for blood pressure medication
  • Improved energy throughout the day
  • Better sleep patterns
  • Cutting out diet pills
  • Elimination of bloating and becoming more regular
  • More energy for workouts
  • Achieving 5k race personal bests
  • Eating a balanced diet
  • Cutting the sugar cravings
  • Eliminating binge eating
  • Overcoming the deprived mentality
  • Incorporating daily movement

Here is what others have said about working with me as Health Coach:

  • “Brooke teaches you how to make realistic changes to your diet and exercise so that you can stick with it. And most importantly she teaches moderation. It’s not about depriving yourself but more about always being aware of what you put in your body.” – Meghann, MN
  • “Brooke Selb was a joy to work with. Throughout the entire program she remained nothing short of encouraging as she completely re trained the body and minds of those in the program. She provides every necessity in committing to a better, healthier lifestyle from a challenging yet attainable work out schedule to a healthy and tasty meal plan. I cannot wait to continue to work with her in the future!” – Phee, CO

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Who is a Health Coach really for?

Truly anyone can benefit from working with a Health Coach. When it comes to making positive changes for your health, there is really no way to go wrong when working with a coach. While I predominately coach working moms, there are coaches who specialize in menopause, eating disorders, food allergies, and the list goes on.

To determine if working with a Health Coach would really benefit you, take the quiz! In this 13 question quiz, you will be asked how often you experience specific things like:

  • Have you set the same health goal for over a year and not achieved it?
  • Do you often find yourself in a deprived mentality around food?
  • Are you getting frustrated with your lack of real and lasting results?

What is Health Coaching like when you do not live in the same city?

The vast majority of my clients do not live in the same city as I do and it has worked out very well. With weekly phone calls, unlimited email check ins, and access to your coach just about whenever you need, living in different cities does not turn into an issue. It just means we have to be aware of our time differences, but the work we do together is just as effective.

What is the difference between a Health Coach, Personal Trainer, and Life Coach?

While a Health Coach is trained in different aspects of health like nutrition protocols, fitness, and mindset techniques, a Personal Trainer is predominately trained in body mechanics and fitness only. The benefits of having a Health Coach who is also a certified Personal Trainer, like I am, is that you get more knowledge you can apply to you daily life and a more comprehensive workout plan if that is one of your health goals.

A Life Coach is more of a generalist in your overall life and career goals with a limited focus and knowledge of nutrition, fitness, and health. If your focus is on health, then a Health Coach is the route you want to go.

How do I get started with a Health Coach?

If you are ready to create lasting habit changes, skip the yoyo dieting, and reach your health goals for good? Then working one-on-one with a Health Coach is going to be perfect for you. One-on-one Health Coaching options here as they come in 6 week, 12 week, and 16 week commitments with varying levels of support at each one.

Not quite sure you are ready to work with a Health Coach one-on-one? The 5 Week Health & Fitness Plan is the perfect way to focus on your nutrition, improve your fitness level, and tackle your mindset.

5 Week Health & Fitness Plan

You can also take the quiz to find out if Health Coaching will be ideal for you.

Do You Need a Health Coach?

If you have any questions or concerns about which program is right for you, please do not hesitate to email me at wreckingroutine@gmail.com. You can also fill out the form below with any questions or concerns you have and I will get back to you to schedule a time to chat to determine your specific needs.

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