What to Expect From Health Coaching Sessions
If you’ve ever thought about working with a health coach, you might be curious about what the actual sessions look like. Health coaching isn’t about quick fixes or rigid rules….it’s about building a sustainable lifestyle that supports your goals, your body, and your life.
Here’s what you can expect when you sit down with a health coach and begin the process of transforming your health and habits.
The Flow of Health Coaching Sessions
1. Goal Setting
Every journey starts with clarity. In the first few sessions, you and your coach will get specific about what you want to achieve. Maybe it’s weight loss, more energy, improved strength, or simply a healthier relationship with food. Instead of vague goals like “I just want to be healthier,” your coach will help you create clear, realistic, and measurable goals that feel motivating and achievable.
2. Identifying Obstacles
Once goals are set, the next step is uncovering what’s been standing in your way. This might be emotional triggers, time constraints, lack of knowledge, or inconsistent routines. A good coach helps you see patterns you might not recognize yourself and works with you to create strategies to overcome them.
3. Shaping New Behaviors
Health coaching is all about building habits that stick. Together, you’ll create small, actionable steps,like adding one extra glass of water a day, scheduling three workouts a week, or practicing five minutes of evening mindfulness. These tiny shifts add up to powerful changes over time.
4. Regular Check-Ins
Accountability is where coaching really shines. You’ll have regular check-ins…weekly or biweekly…to measure progress, celebrate wins, and adjust strategies when life throws curveballs. These sessions are not about judgment; they’re about support, encouragement, and helping you get back on track when needed.
Key Areas Covered in Health Coaching
Health coaching sessions are holistic, meaning they look at your whole lifestyle instead of focusing on just one piece of the puzzle.
Nutrition
Expect guidance around balanced eating, portion sizes, meal planning, and strategies to avoid yo-yo dieting. Your coach won’t hand you a cookie-cutter plan but will help you find what works for your body and your lifestyle.
Exercise
Movement is a pillar of health. Sessions may include setting up workout routines you can actually stick to, whether it’s strength training, walking, yoga, or a mix. It’s about creating a plan that feels good and fits your schedule.
Sleep
Many people overlook sleep, but it’s foundational for weight management, energy, and recovery. Coaching often includes strategies for better sleep hygiene…like creating a calming bedtime routine, limiting screen time, or setting a consistent sleep schedule.
Stress Management
Stress touches every area of health, from hormones to cravings. Your coach may guide you through tools like mindfulness, breathing exercises, journaling, or boundary-setting to help reduce daily stress.
Lifestyle Balance
Health isn’t just food and workouts—it’s also about joy, relationships, and mental well-being. Sessions might explore work-life balance, self-care routines, and creating space for hobbies and activities that bring fulfillment.
The Big Picture
By the time you’ve gone through a series of health coaching sessions, you’ll have more than just information, you’ll have tools, strategies, and confidence to maintain your progress long-term. Health coaching is about empowerment: learning how to make choices that align with your goals, building resilience when setbacks happen, and feeling supported every step of the way.
If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching is right for you, think of it this way: it’s not about being told what to do…it’s about having someone walk alongside you, helping you create the healthiest version of yourself. In my Re•solve Reset Project Health Coaching program is a 90 day program where we cover all of this and more. If you have questions or are ready to get started on yur health coaching journey, email me…..I am here to help!
-Marilyn
