Before and after photos are a staple in health and fitness. They’ve been used to market new programs, document physical changes, and celebrate progress. But some say they trigger negative feelings about body image and feed a cultural obsession with thinness. In this article we’ll explore both sides and leave you with best practices for using them, if you choose to. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/before-and-after-photos

As a health and fitness coach it’s easy to feel frustrated when clients share deep concerns that go beyond eating and exercise. It’s easy to think: “I’m a coach, not a therapist!” However, you’re more therapist-like than you think. And, in this article, we’ll help you turn clients’ emotional pain into meaningful change without going outside your scope of practice. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/coach-not-a-therapist

Forgetting things, feeling incapable, grappling with loneliness, and maybe not enjoying daily life? Aging is inevitable, but these symptoms don’t have to be. Whether you’re noticing them in yourself, or coaching someone who is, here’s what you need to know about the importance of lifestyle and nutrition for seniors — plus 7 effective strategies to live not just longer, but better. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-for-seniors

A lot of men struggle with food, eating, and body image… but don’t talk about it. Are cultural or individual beliefs about “being a man” to blame? In this article we explore how “acting like a man” can hold men back. Plus we offer 5 ways to challenge male stereotypes and coach men through change. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/challenge-male-stereotypes-coach-men

You know those coaches who seem balanced, resilient, content, successful? They’re not superhuman. They just have strategies to help them surf the ups and downs of their meaningful but challenging work. Here are eight big ones, designed to help you build resilience and avoid coach burnout. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/8-strategies-for-avoiding-coach-burnout

If you’re new to health, fitness, or nutrition coaching you’ve probably worried — at least a little — about how you’re going to get clients. Especially in this age of paid search, Facebook ads, and more. Well, worry no longer. These simple, fast, and free client acquisition strategies will help you get your first few clients. Or, if you already have a few, they’ll help you get a few more. For the full article, visit us here:...

We’re often asked whether dairy is good or bad. Short answer: It depends. In this article we’ll help you make sense of the research — and the wildly different opinions — sharing everything you need to decide if dairy is for you. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/is-dairy-good-or-bad-for-you

In a world of ‘overnight abs’ and ‘drop 20 pounds this week’ promises, is it even possible to sell sustainable results — and the long-term coaching required to get them? Here at Precision Nutrition, we’ve been doing just that for 15 years. Here are 6 strategies to help you do it too. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-sell-sustainable-coaching

You’re tracking your eating and exercise meticulously but not seeing results. Has your metabolism slowed to a crawl? Are your hormones off? Is it really possible to GAIN weight from eating too LITTLE? Here’s what’s really going on — and how to solve it. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/can-you-gain-weight-from-eating-too-little

Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, brain fog: Menopause can make you wonder if your body is totally cuckoo. But what many women don’t realize is that they do have some control over these symptoms. Here’s what’s going on, plus six lifestyle strategies to feel your best during menopause. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/feel-your-best-during-menopause

From lack of know-how to fear of failure, there are plenty of reasons coaches struggle to develop an engaged social media following. But it may not be as complicated as it seems. Try this simple but effective advice from Precision Nutrition experts who have used social media to build thriving businesses. For the full article, visit us here: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/social-media-for-coaches

We live in a world of ‘quick-starts’, ‘how-to-guides’, and ‘career hacks’. This article is none of those. It’s a different kind of success story. And a powerful lesson on how to get ahead in the health and fitness industry, or any other. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/key-to-career-success

Worried you’re eating too much sugar? Wondering how much is safe to eat? Or whether it’s bad for you… no matter what? It’s time we took a clear-headed look at this topic. It’s time you heard the truth about sugar. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/truth-about-sugar

Most people working in health and fitness want to take on more clients while still delivering amazing results — without having to work 100-hour weeks or being a slave to their clients’ schedules. Could coaching online be the answer? Here are the pros, the caveats, and — most importantly — 5 steps to creating a successful online coaching business. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/coaching-online

Everyone in health and fitness eventually hits the same wall: Time. Specifically, they run out of it. They start feeling like there aren’t enough hours to coach clients, manage their businesses, and keep an eye on growth. How do top coaches save time, increase their effectiveness, and work on their own terms? With very specific strategies. In this podcast, we'll cover those strategies. We'll also share one of the tools that’s helping thousands of coaches change the game in terms of time...

Ever heard of a surgeon trading in his scalpel to become an elite health and nutrition coach? Well, there’s a first for everything. Victor Pena spent 5 years as a general surgeon. When he concluded that many of his patients’ ailments were preventable, he pivoted into elite nutrition coaching. In this interview he shares his unique story and insights. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com

When your eating plan stops working, it’s normal to just feel… stuck. But you can fix almost any diet problem with these 3 steps. (The first one might really surprise you). For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/fix-any-diet-problem

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Precision Nutrition’s work coaching elite and professional athletes contributes to every innovation we bring to nutrition and fitness. Here are our 11 favorite learnings; ones you can use with any client, with any goal. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/coaching-elite-and-professional-athletes

If you believe the buzz, ketosis — whether via the almost-zero-carb ketogenic diet or via ketone supplements— can curb appetite, enhance performance, and cure nearly any health problem that ails you. Sound too good to be true? It probably is. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/ketogenic-diet

Before you evolve into a Super Coach, you don’t know what you don’t know. If you have the right mentor, finding out will be a lot easier, a lot faster, and a lot more fun. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/the-right-mentor

Almost every trainer and nutritionist I’ve coached over the years has made the same four coaching mistakes with their clients. If you can be one of the few to avoid them, you’ll stand out as a true super coach. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/coaching-mistakes

There’s a lot of discussion in the fitness industry about whether crash dieting can cause metabolic damage. In this article, we’ll take on this interesting topic and separate fact from fiction. We’ll also teach you exactly why crash diets might be linked to struggling to maintain your weight in the future. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/metabolic-damage

Unless you’ve been living in an actual cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Paleo – or “caveman” – diet. Maybe you’ve even tried it. A little meat here, some fresh veggies there. Perhaps going grain- or processed-food-free. It’s a cool idea that captures the imagination. But is it healthy? And does it work? That’s what Brian St. Pierre explores in this talk. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/paleo-diet