When someone comes into my clinic, they will become part of a journey that goes beyond their weight loss goals. We dive deep into what losing weight does for their health and life. Together we work on learning food value and lifestyle changes so when they lose the weight, they have the knowledge and tools to keep it off.
Helping my clients find their deep rooted “why” is my first step. We then start making the changes they need to become healthier versions of themselves. Change is not easy. Sticking to the changes through life stressors, holidays, and social events can be challenging.
Remembering why they started and learning to navigate life while working towards their goals is key to their success.
My personal goals are based on what being the healthiest version of myself allows me to do. My father was 49 years old when he died. He was overweight and had multiple health issues. I was determined to not let that happen to me. After having my boys, my “why” grew stronger. I did not only want to be present in their lives, but be a healthy role model and an active participant in their world. The quality time and experiences we are able to share are priceless.
Exercise is a big part of my life. I train most days or at least get movement in. There are many benefits to exercise. It increases muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. Exercise also improves metabolism, blood sugar control, and blood pressure control. Moreover, it has been shown to help decrease stress and is beneficial to heart health. Even though exercise helps with weight loss and maintenance of weight, there is a saying that goes, “you can't out-train a bad diet.” Therefore, my main focus is on nutrition.
Dawn Smith is the Owner/Wellness Coach at Absolute Wellness and Weightloss