The road to optimal health is never a straight path. Life challenges us each and every day and many people experience ups and downs, a lack of motivation and the know-how to persevere when times get tough.

A human connection and support is more important today than ever before.  For many, the pandemic and the lack of social engagement has amplified feelings of anxiety, loneliness and in extreme cases, depression. Having a health coach to motivate you to make meaningful changes to both your diet and your lifestyle may be exactly what you need in 2021. A personal health coach understands YOU, your WHY and will help you overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of you achieving optimal health and wellness. They will educate you and provide you with important information about your diet as well as other factors that affect your lifestyle including sleep, stress and physical activity.

At EMP180° our mission is to educate, inspire and ultimately EMPower our clients to make lasting changes and improve their overall well-being. We provide our clients the support and accountability necessary to not only lose weight and get healthy but also to make lasting changes to their behaviors and lifestyle. We believe achieving good health is a team effort; it is about a partnership. We meet our clients where they are and help them figure out a personalized, sustainable plan that will meet their individual needs.

Knowing that you’ve got a coach in your corner to cheer your successes and motivate you when you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed can mean the difference between success and failure. Setting SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based) can also help you stay focused and motivated when challenges arise. Studies have shown that continued support after losing significant weight is critical to long-term weight management At EMP180°, we have seen first-hand, the value of continued support, education and accountability that extends well beyond the initial weight loss phase. EMP clients that continue to check in with their personal health coach experience the best results!

Personal health coaching is a growing field. In a world where obesity related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease are on the rise; having a personal health coach as part of your overall health management plan can provide many benefits. The following article from the Washington Post, Health and wellness coaches are fairly new. Here’s what you need to know about them. explores the value of having a personal health coach.