In what ways should I advise my clients on their eating habits?

1
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
This can be a very tricky subject as there are
standard guidelines on what a Certified Personal
Trainer can and cant discuss (or do) with their
clients.  These particular guidelines are based
upon where you live as well as well you work.
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
2
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
In some states you need at least a two (2) year
degree, in others you need a Bachelors Degree, a
certificate or be a Dietitian, and of course in
other states (or gyms), you need nothing.
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
3
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
The best ways to advise your clients is to stay
in a Safe Zone of nutrition.  What this means
is that when youre advising, make sure youre
doing it with your clients best interest at
heart and that the program that you put them on,
does not have a counter effect on what theyre
currently doing and or eating.
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
4
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor

• For instance
• You can design the perfect bodybuilding lean
  out program for your clients, but truthfullyhow
  many clients do you have that are that dedicated
  to eating, measuring and weighing their foods,
  especially if theyre not preparing to step on
  stage with that 12-16 week diet down program?

www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
5
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor

• Maybe youre into shakes and supplements
  personally, butis that in your clients best
  interest, especially if they tell you they are on
  a budget.

www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
6
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
Now as a Holistic Nutritionist and Beachbody
Coach, it would be very easy to have my clients
eat the way that I like, but its not about me,
its about my clients and whats going to
motivate them and the same rings true for you and
your clients.
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
7
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
What is staying in the Safe Zone? The Safe
Zone is where you keep the information that you
give to your clients at a minimum, especially if
you are not a Nutritionist, Dietitian or if your
gym (fitness facility) does not allow you to do
so.
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
8
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor

• Implementing a journal/diary
• Discussion on their normal eating habits
• Discussion on current Lifestyle
• Discussion on their Whys
• (I love this!)

www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
9
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor

• Proteins The good and better sources as well as
  serving sizes and how much to intake daily (0.5
  1.5gms daily).
• Carbs How to make better choices and what
  carbs really are.
• Fibrous vs Starchy Carbs Learning what the
  difference is a how to make better choices
• Fiber The benefits of fiber, how much they
  should try in consume and some of the best
  sources of fiber in vegetables, and fruits.

www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
10
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor

• Supplements Keep in simple by including your
  Omegas, Multi-vitamins, Calcium (etc.), or
  wherever they may be currently taking. Stay away
  from pre-workout, fat burners or recommending
  anything that can cause heart acceleration.
• Veggies choices Which are best for their goals.
  Increase iron intake, higher in fiber, etc.
• Fruit choices Making great choices as well as
  true serving sizes.

www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
11
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor

• Starchy Carbs What are they, which ones are
  best, understanding serving sizes.
• Juicing vs Smoothies This is a great topic (one
  of my favorite) especially if theyre trying to
  increase their vegetable consumption for
  themselves as well as their household.
• How to decrease not just weight (their goals),
  but how to decrease body fat (ultimate goal).
• Different types of eating Paleo, 40/30/30,
  Vegetarian, Vegan, Fruitarian, Zig-Zag, etc.

www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
12
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
Once you get the information that you need from
your client, youll be able to put together a
more personalized program that will help get your
clients results and that dont have crazy
restrictions or foods that they dont eat, dont
like, or will not truly commit to.
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
13
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
Please keep in mind that these are just some
things that you can discuss with your clients
regarding their eating habits, but again, if you
are not a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist,
its better to keep your nutrition programs, as
well as your /questions in the realm of a Fitness
Professional and stay within your/your companys
guidelines.
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
14
In what ways should I advise my clients on their
eating habits? By Lisa Lorraine Taylor
If you have any questions on this article, please
do not hesitate to drop me a line at
Trainerlisalt_at_gmail.com. Cheers to Life and Keep
Learning, Keep Living and Keep Moving!
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
15
SHARE your PASSION and KNOWLEDGE with world.
Get published on Fitness Professional Online
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com