Your client walks in glowing about a new diet they found over the weekend — and your instinct is to correct them. That instinct is exactly what's costing you clients.

In this episode of THIRST For More, we break down why you can't debunk a client out of a fad diet, what the research actually says about diet method vs. adherence, and a 5-step framework (plus exact client scripts) for navigating diet culture without making anyone feel stupid — or losing them to the next influencer.

This one's for coaches, personal trainers, and gym owners who are tired of being ‘right’ and want to be trusted instead.

RESEARCH REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Mann, T., et al. (2007). Medicare's Search for Effective Obesity Treatments: Diets Are Not the Answer. American Psychologist, 62(3), 220-233.
Dansinger, M. L., et al. (2005). Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for Weight Loss and Heart Disease Risk Reduction. JAMA, 293(1), 43-53.
Gardner, C. D., et al. (2018). Effect of Low-Fat vs Low-Carbohydrate Diet on 12-Month Weight Loss... The DIETFITS Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 319(7), 667-679.
Brehm, J. W. (1966). A Theory of Psychological Reactance. (foundational reference for reactance)
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