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Any health journey is personal. Weight loss in particular can be a tricky one to navigate, especially since what works for others may not work for you.
However, just because everyone’s path to weight loss is different, it doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. Shed Health Coaching fills in that missing piece many are missing when they make a weight-loss plan.
What is health coaching for weight loss?
Health coaching is a supportive, personalized approach to weight loss that helps people build sustainable habits to improve their health and reach weight-loss goals. Instead of creating a one-size-fits-all plan, a Health Coach partners with you to understand your lifestyle, challenges, motivations, and long-term goals, and then helps you create a realistic plan that actually works for your body and lifestyle.
While support varies based on the individual, most plans are built on a foundation of healthy habits, goal-setting, and accountability.At Shed, our goal is to help individuals achieve lasting change, not get quick results that will backfire later.
Who is health coaching for?
Anyone can benefit from health coaching. Individuals in the following categories may find it especially helpful:
- People on GLP-1 therapy who are looking to build healthy habits, both during treatment and after
- Those who know what they’re “supposed” to do to lose weight but who struggle to follow through
- Former athletes or individuals who used to be active but have struggled to get back in shape due to other priorities
- Busy professionals, parents, and students
- Individuals who feel overwhelmed by the conflicting information online
Benefits of Health Coaching
For many, health coaching helps to turn good intentions into actions that can be life-changing. And with the guidance of a licensed Health Coach, you can work smarter, not harder. This includes:
- Personalized plans tailored to your goals
- Emotional support and motivation
- Regular check-ins and goal tracking
- Education on nutrition, fitness, and habits
- Support for sleep, stress, and mindset
- Trouble-shooting plateaus
- Something to keep you accountable
We’ve found that members who were coached lost 34% more weight than those who didn’t use a Health Coach*—and that’s just the beginning of what you can accomplish with the right kind of support.
How Shed Health Coaching works
Our certified Health Coaches work with you one-on-one to:
- Set realistic goals
- Create sustainable habits
- Navigate challenges
- Leverage your strengths
We focus on four core pillars to help you progress through your journey: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and social and emotional health. Your coach will help you decide which areas to prioritize.
Shed offers two tiers of coaching: Standard and Premium.
What's included with Standard Coaching:
- Text-based coaching
- Coaching prompts and check-ins
- Access to a library of educational tools
- Support with nutrition, mindset, fitness, and more
- A real, consistent coach who knows your journey
Premium Coaching includes everything in the Standard Coaching plan in addition to:
- Two 20-minute sessions per month
- Sessions focused on SMART goals
How to get started with Shed Health Coaching
Visit our Health Coaching page to learn more about coaching or to set up your first consultation. You can also join our Shed Community for additional resources, community support, and more.
FAQs about Shed Health Coaching
How is health coaching different from a diet program?
Diet programs usually give you rules to follow, and those rules may or may not be applicable to your body and goals. Health coaching focuses on behavior change, helping you make informed decisions about your body and developing habits that are actually sustainable.
Does Shed follow a specific method or framework?
Our certified Health Coaches use traditional coaching skills rooted in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and positive psychology in conjunction with our evidence-based progressive coaching curriculum to help you adapt your lifestyle and habits. You will be guided through the program with personalized adjustments wherever needed.
Do I need a health coach if I’m already taking a GLP-1?
Coaching complements GLP-1 treatment by helping you manage side effects, choose nutrient-dense foods, and build habits that will support you both during and after GLP-1 treatment.
Is health coaching only helpful if I’m trying to lose weight?
Nope! Coaching can also help with energy, fitness, sleep, emotional eating, and general well-being. Many continue coaching even after reaching their weight goal.
*This information is based on internal data gathered from participants in our program. Individual results may vary.
