5 Benefits of Nutrition Education Counseling

By: Karen Lederman

Have you ever felt ready to take on a new healthy lifestyle, only to be stopped when bombarded with too much information and too many diet options? It happens to the best of us and tends to leave us confused when trying to filter through the different weight loss programs. If you’ve found yourself unable to progress forward or just haven’t found that personal success you’re striving for when it comes to your health, it might be time to consider nutrition education counseling. Here are just a few benefits you’ll get to enjoy on your road to success.

They have in-depth knowledge of nutrition

You’ve probably noticed there is a lot of literature on nutrition available for you these days. However, the tricky part is understanding which information is accurate and can be applied to your life. Sometimes, you’ll find books and websites that are only trying to sell fads but don’t have the broad knowledge of health that a nutrition education counselor does. To ensure that you are getting the most accurate information, you’ll want to speak to a professional.

They have in-depth knowledge about relationships with food

Food is a huge part of our lives. It’s part of our survival, defines some of the biggest events in our lives, and is part of our memories with family dinners and first dates. However, many people don’t have an understanding of the relationship we have with food that can cause emotional eating and weight gain. Nutrition education counseling will address your relationship with food, both positive and negative, so you have the best chance of reaching a healthy weight.

Every factor is considered

There are many lifestyle factors that need to be considered beyond just what you eat today. Your family history will play a significant role when choosing the right weight loss program for you, as well as your current health. Your counselor will take into account your sleeping patterns, lifestyle choices, and much more to ensure the plan that is individually created for you will fit into your life. The fewer barriers you have, the better, and a nutrition counselor will identify and assist in creating a strategy for you to overcome your toughest obstacles.

They hold you accountable

When you enlist the services of a professional, they will hold you responsible in a way that a friend or family member can’t. They know beyond just being happy with your weight, you need to be healthy to prevent diseases in your future that could compromise your quality of life. They hold you accountable because they know how important your success is, and by calling them, you’ve taken yourself and your health seriously.

If you’re ready to take the confusion out if your diet plan, then schedule your complimentary consultation with a professional nutrition education counselor at Laser Skin & Wellness. Call us at 561-641-9490, fill out the contact form online, or come by our offices located in Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens. Take that first step on your road to a healthy body today!