Health Coach in a Weight Loss Program
Weight loss is a complex journey that often requires more than a singular solution. While medications and diet adjustments play crucial roles in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, the incorporation of a health coach can elevate the effectiveness of the overall strategy.
In this article, we'll explore why the combination of a health coach, particularly through Liva Healthcare, alongside medication surpasses the outcomes of using medication or diet alone. Liva puts a dedicated health coach in your pocket, offering ongoing support, motivation, and guidance. We'll delve into the evidence supporting this approach and explain why Healthwords.ai has chosen to partner with Liva for their unique and effective health coaching services.
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The Limitations of Solo Approaches
A. Medication alone
While medications like Wegovy show promising results in promoting weight loss, relying solely on medication has limitations. Medications may address physiological aspects of weight regulation but often fall short of addressing the behavioural and lifestyle factors contributing to weight gain. A comprehensive weight loss strategy should consider both physiological and behavioural aspects.
Studies, such as the SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes trial, highlight the efficacy of Wegovy in inducing weight loss, but sustained success often requires addressing broader lifestyle factors.
B. Diet alone
On the other hand, adopting a diet-centric approach may lead to initial weight loss, but it may be challenging to maintain over the long term. Diets often neglect the importance of behavioural change and personalised guidance, crucial elements for sustaining weight loss.
Long-term adherence to restrictive diets is challenging, as demonstrated by the high relapse rates observed in studies like the DIETFITS trial.
The Role of a Health Coach
A. Behavioral support
A health coach plays a pivotal role in providing personalised behavioural support that goes beyond what medication or diet plans alone can offer. They address the root causes of weight gain, helping individuals develop sustainable habits and coping mechanisms. Research in the Journal of General Internal Medicine suggests that interventions involving health coaches significantly improve weight-related outcomes by focusing on behaviour change.
B. Accountability and motivation
Health coaches offer ongoing support, accountability, and motivation, crucial elements for maintaining consistency in a weight loss journey. This personalised approach fosters a sense of commitment and empowerment. A meta-analysis in the Journal of Medical Internet Research indicates that interventions with coaching components are associated with greater weight loss and adherence compared to interventions without coaching.
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What sets Liva apart?
- Person-Centred Approach: Our programme is built around your unique needs and goals. Liva health coaches work with you to create a personalised plan for sustainable weight loss, considering your lifestyle, preferences, and health background.
- Evidence-Based Support: We believe in providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed. Liva connects you with a wealth of resources, including expert dietary advice, tailored behavioural support, and information on healthy habits.
- Long-Term Success: Our programme goes beyond just weight loss. Liva coaches help you develop sustainable lifestyle changes that promote long-term health and well-being.
- Liva App - Your Support System: exclusive access to a weight management app, allowing you to
- Track your progress (weight, activity measurements, etc.)
- Receive personalised dietary and lifestyle advice from healthcare professionals
- Connect with a community of like-minded individuals
What to Expect:
- Initial Assessment: We'll start with a quick questionnaire to understand your health and weight loss goals.
- Connect with your health coach: Choose your dedicated Liva health coach to connect with throughout your journey. They’ll be on hand to answer your health & lifestyle-related questions, supporting you through video calls and in-app messaging.
- Monthly Check-Ins: Stay on track with regular check-ins with your coach, who will monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.
- Ongoing Support: Liva provides a platform to track your progress, access resources, and connect with a supportive community.
Liva Health Coaching
Our coaches are experts in weight management and behaviour change. They'll provide you with:
- Motivational Support: Stay accountable and overcome challenges with regular contact and encouragement.
- Lifestyle Guidance: Learn healthy habits for long-term weight management, including nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
- Progress Monitoring with Confidence: Feel empowered on your journey with progress tracking and a supportive community.
The Evidence-Based Advantage of Combined Approaches
A. Enhanced weight loss outcomes
Combining a health coach with medication has demonstrated superior weight loss outcomes in a program, like the Healthwords.ai x Wegovy weight loss program, compared to solo approaches. The synergy between behavioural support and physiological interventions contributes to sustained success. Research published in Obesity Reviews suggests that combining medication with behavioural interventions leads to more significant weight loss compared to medication or behavioural alone.
B. Improved adherence
The personalised guidance provided by a health coach enhances adherence to medication and lifestyle changes. This integrative approach addresses barriers to adherence, fostering a more holistic and sustainable weight loss journey.
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