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“Ultimately, being fit won’t make you happy.”

August 28, 2015 by Hillary 2 Comments

My health coaching clients teach me so much. Whether or not they realize it, it is a two way street. Their perseverance, their bravery, their courage, and their self-discovery is enlightening. Each and every one brings a unique story, a new perspective, and a plateful of wisdom to our coaching sessions.

This week, one of my accomplished clients finished her 6-Month Health Coaching Program. It was bittersweet to see our sessions end, but she had successfully progressed with her personal goals to the point where I believe she has the tools and confidence to continue her journey on her own.

When she shared the story and quote from her yoga teacher in one of our sessions (and testimonial below), it resonated with me personally. Yes, while being fit (and fitness in general) does bring an aspect of happiness to my life, a fit body cannot account for all of our happiness. This client actively focused her energy on non-food and fitness areas of her life in the last six months; by doing so, she found that not only did her personal relationships improve, but so did her thoughts on eating and exercise.

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Client Testimonial

“A few nights ago, I went out to dinner to an Italian restaurant. I ate fresh bread, salad, and whole wheat pasta with lots of veggies and a garlic and oil sauce. This might sound like an ordinary meal, but before this health coaching I would have ordered a garden salad with no cheese, no dressing, and no croutons. I would have skipped the bread basket completely and eaten every last bite of my salad. I would have gone home ravenous and ate until I felt sick. Instead, I mindfully enjoyed some (not all) of the bread, some (not all) of the salad, and a large portion, but not all, of my veggie pasta. I enjoyed the conversation, ate slowly, and chewed my food. I came home that night with a full belly and happily put my leftovers in the fridge. A few hours later, I went to bed. I didn’t eat anything after dinner because I wasn’t hungry. This is such progress to me, and I feel very proud of myself. Leaving food on my plate was always a foreign concept to me, as was not eating before bed, and not eating complete meals. I was so rigid in my personal nutrition beliefs that I took it way overboard and always scrutinized myself for my choices. More and more, I have been enjoying meals. Prior to coaching, I mindlessly snacked all day long and did not eat sufficient meals. I didn’t eat enough food and my body reacted. Now, I enjoy meal time and set my distractions aside while I eat. I also enjoy the occasional ice cream cone (cow’s milk ice cream) for a special occasion and don’t think twice about it. I don’t label my eating habits as vegan or gluten free. I eat foods that make me feel good and nourish me.

I have also embraced my “primary foods.” When I under-ate and snacked all day long, I was eating quality, whole foods but was not eating enough. I was irritable, anxious, and I isolated myself. Often in those isolated times I would binge. I was afraid to eat in front of other people because I didn’t want to hear any comments from others about my food choices. In the past few months my primary foods have greatly increased and I feel so much better emotionally. When I was undereating and only eating “good” foods, I slept 8-9 hours a night and exercised. I thought I was very healthy. But I learned that health is so much more than just food, sleep, and exercise. It’s also about recognizing your feelings, fostering relationships, laughing, and saying “yes.”

I have been exercising intuitively, too. I had some time where I enjoyed walking, some periods when I enjoyed lifting, running, yoga, etc. I love moving and being active. It makes me feel good, physically and emotionally. It also helps me sleep well. One of my yoga teachers, Parker Bean, says, “Ultimately, being fit won’t make you happy”. For the longest time I disagreed with her. But now I see that there is so much more to life: relationships, spirituality, career, etc. that bring joy, too. I am training for a half-marathon right now and am listening to my body. I also am learning how to swim (conquering a small fear). I am proud of myself for trying.” — Abby

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I invite you to schedule a complimentary Breakthrough Session with me to decide if health coaching is right for you. During this free 45-minute session (in person or by phone), we will discuss your health and lifestyle to determine how I can best support you in achieving your goals.

Learn more about my Health Coaching here!

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Ultimately, being fit won’t make you happy.”

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Filed Under: Health Coaching Tagged With: Free Initial Health Consultation, IIN Health Coach

Are You Stuck in a Mid-Year Slump?

June 10, 2015 by Hillary Leave a Comment

Hi hi!

I hope your week has treated you well so far, and that it’s been cooler than mine.

This morning I sent out a Nutrition Nut Newsletter to all of those who have signed up for the extra email posts. If you’re not on the list, you can subscribe here for my free monthly (sometimes bi-monthly) newsletter. Today’s specialty post included my 10 Tips for Staying Cool & Refreshed All Summer Long.

Speaking of summer (now that it’s June and summer is officially days away), I want to check in with you all: Are you feeling stuck in a mid-year slump? Has your momentum faded to accomplish New Year’s resolutions; are the tabloid’s sleek summer bods and 1,500 calorie detoxes making you feel shameful in your own skin; has your ambition dwindled to make the rest of 2015 your happiest and healthiest year yet!?

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If summer has you stuck in the road, I would love to chat with you during a FREE Breakthrough Session to discuss your health and lifestyle to determine how I can best support you in achieving your goals.

To schedule your session, simple send me an email. For more info on my 1:1 coaching program, click here.

Client Testimonials

“Throughout this program, I have gained valuable insight, knowledge, and support that I had no idea I would receive! The education I received during my 6-month plan will be forever utilized for the rest of my life.

Before this program, I was somewhat aware of the lack of self-love I was giving to myself. Now, I have learned to quiet the bully and commit acts of kindness for myself. Some of these acts include: eating healthy, going for a run, practicing yoga, and setting attainable goals.

Along with a deeper understanding and appreciation for self-love, I also feel like I have a good grasp on a healthy relationship with food. I want to use it to not only enjoy, but to nourish my body in returning the ‘thanks’ in all that it does for me. I had been so caught up in the anxiety of it all that I had not allowed myself to even begin a journey to better health. It is through all of this new-found sense of self that my relationship with food has been mended.

I will use this inspiration in the kitchen, cooking and preparing dishes that will bring love to my soul because they are nourishing to my body. This also goes to say that I will not restrict myself to point of unenjoyment. I will delight in goodies and tasty beer here and there because it is okay to enjoy those things so long as I do not do it at an unmanageable rate.

I want to thank you for this time of reflection as it is with reflection that I can see my growth and progress. It is most rewarding to achieve goals that had been set!” — Melissa G. 

“I feel like I make progress after every session because of your awesome suggestions, and your follow-up really helps me too, so thank you!” — Abigail S. 

“I haven’t thought about the scale in weeks. The most significant change I’ve noticed has been having a more positive outlook on my health and body.” — Rose D. 

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 Beautiful floral arrangement designed by a client!

Filed Under: Health Coaching Tagged With: 6-Month Health Coaching Program, Holistic Health Coach, IIN Health Coach

5 Things I’ve Done to Enhance My Digestion

May 1, 2015 by Hillary 6 Comments

Hi friends – happy Friday and happy May Day! Did you check your email this morning for today’s special Nutrition Nut Newsletter email post? If not, no worries as I’m sharing it with you all on the blog today. To receive future email posts from me, be sure to subscribe here. 

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Good morning & happy May!

Thank you for being here this morning. April got away from me without sending a single Nutrition Nut Newsletter, so we are overdo for a special email post – wouldn’t you say?

As a Health Coach and corporate wellness professional, I’m supposed to be an expert in all things health and wellness. I should be in perfectly good health 24/7, right!? Hate to break it to you, but I’m human, too, and there’s no such thing as “perfect health.” #inmydreams

One thing I’ve struggled with for the past couple of years is my digestion. Through my college education (and at IIN!), I’ve learned about the complexity of the digestive system and the importance of caring for our own pieces of metabolic machinery – did you know that our GI tract houses the majority of our immunity?

As my interest in settling my tummy troubles has grown along with my passion for the subject, I’ve discovered a few things that have helped to create a bit more harmony on the inside.

5 Things I’ve Done to Enhance My Digestion

1. Hot coffee in the morning (versus iced coffee)*
2. Eating a few forkfuls of raw sauerkraut before a meal
3. Drinking diluted raw/unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
4. Drinking kombucha on a weekly basis
5. Increasing warm/hot foods in my diet vs. cold, raw foods (especially in the winter)

*I’ve also worked with an acupuncturist off and on, including taking Chinese herb supplements.

What do 3 of the 5 things have in common!? Probiotics of course – those uber healthful, good bacteria that keep our guts and immune systems strong and efficient.

When my digestion is off, it typically throws me for a loop as I often get stuck in that unattainable “perfect health” mindset mentioned above.

While I feel like my digestive system is a constant work in progress (by the way, let’s give it some recognition for the hard job it does!), these few things have made my tummy a happier camper. Healthy tummy = happy mind.

Do you struggle with irregular/upset digestion?

What remedies have helped you with maintaining a healthy digestive system?

Of Possible Interest: Food Sensitivities 101

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

with love – Hillary

Filed Under: Health Coaching, Nutrition

Confessions of a Health Coach

April 8, 2015 by Hillary 19 Comments

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1 // Rarely, almost never, like I can’t remember the last time, do I go a day without eating a piece of dark chocolate. I have a bag of dark chocolate chips in my freezer at all times. Currently, I have 60 ounces (!) of 60 percent dark chocolate chips chillin’ with organic vodka, kale pesto, and other freezer staples – there was a 2 for 1 sale at World Market!

2 // Bowel movements are a normal topic of conversation. It’s all about healthy digestion, friends.

3 // While I work with my clients on food freedom and creating a loving and trusting relationship with their body, I still encounter personal moments of negative self-talk to overcome and learn from. #iamhuman

4 // Eating a 12 oz. mason jar of peanut butter chia seed granola for an afternoon snack doesn’t phase me. I follow it with a cup of hot detox tea and get on with my day.

5 // I eat cereal for dinner more than I’d like to admit. Power O’s are my jam. #allthecarbs

6 // I have a “Moscow Mule season.” Head on over to Fannetastic Food (read: Simple Tweaks for a Healthier Life) to find my recipe for a healthier Mule.

7 // No screen time 30 minutes before bed? It is ideal in theory, but one I must practice more… but, Instagram.

8 // I have tortilla or rice chips in my cupboard at all times. Sometimes a few forkfuls of raw sauerkraut just don’t satisfy a salt craving.

9 // I have never tried “superfood famous” gogi berries.

10 // Annie’s (rice pasta) macaroni and cheese with peas and diced avocado is my ultimate comfort food.

Health Coach or not, what are your foodie/fitness confessions?

Filed Under: Health Coaching Tagged With: Confessions of a Health Coach, IIN Health Coach

When you love your body…

March 20, 2015 by Hillary 4 Comments

Hey friends – happy Friday to ya!

An exclusive email post was sent out this morning to all Nutrition Nut Newsletter subscribers. I’m not sure where the obsessive editor in me was when writing this (near and dear to me) post because I noticed one too many silly glitches and grammatical mistakes when re-reading it again today – oops. #embarrassing

Newsletter 14 (also meant to be titled “When you love your body…”) is something I want to share with all of you, regardless of its editorial errors.

So, just this once… I am sharing an exclusive email post with you here on the blog. Like what you see? Subscribe to the FREE Nutrition Nut Newsletter!


Earlier this week, I had a battle with negative self-talk. I came home work, changed into a pair of running shorts and tank that I hadn’t worn in a while, and immediately started criticizing what I saw in the mirror. I was so frustrated that these garments felt tighter, and that certain body parts appeared bigger, softer, and less attractive in my mind. I ripped off the outfit and changed into a different ensemble.

Despite the negative self-talk regarding the appearance of my body and fit of my clothes, I headed out for an invigorating run. That night, I texted my boyfriend to tell him “I was sweating out the negative self-talk.” The degrading thoughts that swarmed through my head that evening eventually diminished, but I am being honest with you when I say that – even as a Health Coach who supports women in loving and trusting their incredible bodies via intuitive eating and exercise – I still have my own moments to push through and grow from. These moments, admittedly, don’t come from a place of self-love.

Without a kind relationship with yourself, you cannot give yourself fully to anything in your life: your education, your career, your relationships, your hobbies, your family, your friends.

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When you love your body, you will:

  • Ignore all fad diets and find satisfaction by listening to your body’s cravings
  • Eat intuitively by caring for your body’s hunger and fullness cues
  • Exercise with joy – moving how your body requests
  • Rest with appreciation – taking time off to let your muscles repair, to avoid burnout and injury, and to reduce stress
  • Ditch your meetings with the bathroom scale, not allowing a number to dictate your day
  • Indulge without guilt, savoring special treats
  • Eliminate mindless eating and binging
  • Appreciate your body during all stages of life – the slimmer seasons and the curvier seasons
  • Concentrate on the people in your life, your aspirations, your purpose – not on the size of your jeans

Do you often battle with negative self-talk? How would it feel to love your body from the inside out — exchanging the exhaust of dieting and restriction to living joyfully with complete food freedom!?

I invite you schedule a free initial health consultation with me. During this personal conversation, we will discuss how I can support you to achieve your goals (and love your body!) through my 1:1 Health Coaching Program.

Email Me to Schedule Your FREE Initial Health Consultation

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Wishing you all a wonderfully fresh Spring weekend! xo

Filed Under: Health Coaching Tagged With: IIN Health Coach

Spring Clean Your Life

March 3, 2015 by Hillary 1 Comment

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You know what I am excited about…? Daylight Savings! Yes, I know: we “lose one hour of sleep”, but for an extra hour of daylight – it’s worth it.

This also means that spring is right around the corner. Unfortunately (environmentally speaking), Northern California has been experiencing a premature spring, so I am not desperately wishing for the snow to melt like my fellow Bostonian bloggers; regardless, I am anxious for the farmer’s market to burst with produce, flowers to bloom, and leaves to clothe the naked trees.

As a clean freak, I also take spring cleaning quite seriously. Let’s be honest, I “spring clean” almost every quarter of the year, but now is the designated season to do so.

Spring cleaning can mean more to some than ridding their closet of 11 year old sweaters and their sock drawer of singles.

When I think of spring cleaning, I look at my life as a whole – I look at overall wellbeing: what can go, and what can be of abundance.

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For me, spring cleaning looks like:

>> more water + dandelion/”detox” tea

>> more walking + fresh air

>> more greens + more greens!

>> light, raw, fresh foods

>> less added sugar

>> organized work spaces, free of clutter

>> more “play time”

>> less stress

1:1 Health Coaching

If winter has gotten the best of your healthful intentions, and you’d like support in sprucing up your life this spring, I encourage you to schedule a complimentary initial health consultation with me. During this free 50-minute session (by phone or in-person), we will discuss your health and lifestyle to determine how I can best support you in achieving your goals to feel refreshed and renewed this spring… and all year long.

As a client of my health coaching program, you will:

– set and accomplish goals in a way that is empowering and exciting

– work to achieve and maintain your natural weight through intuitive eating

– understand and reduce your cravings

– increase your energy levels

– feel great in your body!

– learn about new foods and how you can easily incorporate them

– improve your personal relationships

– discover the confidence to create the life you want

Your program includes:

– one complimentary initial consultation

– two 50-minute coaching sessions per month

– email support between sessions

– recipes that are healthy and simple to prepare

– coaching and support to help you make the dietary and lifestyle changes you want

– simple yet informative handouts that will increase your nutrition knowledge

– access to my free email newsletter

– my personal commitment to your health and success

Head over to my new website to learn about my individualized one-on-one Health Coaching services.

Let’s not wait ’til spring arrives to start cleaning. Email me to schedule your free consultation. I would love to chat with you!

What does Spring Cleaning look like to you?

Filed Under: Health Coaching Tagged With: 6-Month Health Coaching Program, Free Initial Health Consultation, IIN Health Coach, Individualized Health Coaching, Spring Clean Your Life

A Valentine for YOU | Free Health Consultation

February 10, 2015 by Hillary 2 Comments

Hi friends! How’s Tuesday treatin’ ya?

Valentine’s Day is this weekend – and while I know it’s about showing appreciation and spending time with your special someone – I think it can also be a day to show yourself a little extra lovin’. If that means buying yourself a rich espresso dark chocolate truffle (yes please!), or a cheerful bouquet of flowers, so be it. It may also mean skipping sugary beverages for a day, or stashing the bathroom scale under your bed. Self-love is not egocentric; it’s necessary that we love ourselves before we can love another.

I’ve struggled with self-love for years; I still have moments that I have to push through and overcome. It takes day to day commitment and practice to treat our self the way we ought to – with respect and appreciation and gratitude. Self-love is one area of focus that I work on with my health coaching clients. By having respect for yourself, it is a whole lot easier to accomplish the other lifestyle changes you desire.

Would you like to…

– improve your mood as you build a loving and trusting relationship with your body?

– break off your relationship with the bathroom scale?

– rediscover your inherent ability to listen to your body’s wants and needs?

– meet your inner confidence due to feeling comfortable in your own skin?

– reduce anxiety/stress as you live with complete food freedom?

Whatever your plans are this Valentine’s Day, I invite you to schedule a free initial health consultation as a Valentine’s Day gift to you. During this free 50-minute session, we will discuss your health and lifestyle to determine how I can best support you in achieving your goals.

Email me to schedule your complimentary health consultation:

healthyhill3 {at} gmail {dot} com

With ♥

Your Health Coach, Hillary


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You’ve heard me talk about the IIN Health Coaching program quite a bit by now (find it all here: IIN Experience), and some of you may be interested to experience the program for yourself (it’s a remarkable curriculum!). What is a health coach and what do we do? Click here to find out.

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) is offering a sweet deal for Valentine’s Day. If you’ve been curious about the IIN Health Coaching program, now is a great time to enroll. Email me with your personal questions, and, as an IIN ambassador, I will share a huge tuition savings offer with you. Ends February 14.

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Filed Under: Health Coaching Tagged With: Free Health Consultations, IIN, IIN Health Coach

Virtual Coffee Date III

January 27, 2015 by Hillary 9 Comments

Hi friends!

I know I haven’t been around these parts since early last week, so “cozy up” in your comfiest yoga pants and pour yourself a warm cup of coffee (or tea) – let’s chat!

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If we were having coffee this afternoon, first, you might notice that I am drinking hot coffee! How odd, right? You all probably know about my strong relationship with iced coffee; but, after my most recent acupuncture appointment, I’ve decided to give hot coffee a chance in the morning to see if it has an effect on my digestion. It’s been almost two weeks, and I like the improvements I am noticing already. Come summer and triple digit temps… I don’t know what this girl’s gonna do!

If we were having coffee this afternoon, I’d tell you that I am quite excited about the new piece of paper hanging in my office. I am really enjoying coaching and supporting my clients in learning to trust their bodies and to eat/exercise intuitively. If individualized coaching is something that interests you, please email me to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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If we were having coffee this afternoon, I’d say that I want to run another half-marathon. It’s been almost three years (!) since I ran my last (and fastest) half-marathon.

If we were having coffee this afternoon, I’d invite you to have a fresh grapefruit Moscow Mule with me. This unusually warm “winter” is bringing out the summer cocktail cravings.

If we were having coffee this afternoon, I’d be giddy with excitement about seeing Sam Hunt in concert this Saturday night with P.

If we were having coffee this afternoon, I would invite you over for dinner because I actually have food in my fridge (often a rarity) and I’ve been cooking – a.k.a. cereal dinners aren’t nearly as frequent. Now that I think of it, it’s been a sequence of Cookie & Kate recipes (one of my favorite veg food blogs).

kale hemp pesto / spicy sweet tater + green rice burrito bowls / roasted brussels sprouts and crispy baked tofu with honey-sesame glaze / black bean sweet tater enchiladas (+ kale!) …plus orange cashew chocolate chips cookies and homemade kind bars

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If we were having coffee this late afternoon, what would you tell me?

Virtual Coffee Date I // Virtual Coffee Date II

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My Experience at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)

January 15, 2015 by Hillary 8 Comments

Woo hoo, this week (January 12 – 18) is the first annual Health Coach Week!

I’m still riding the high of graduating from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). From January until December of 2014, I munched my way through the IIN curriculum and graduated this past December as a certified Holistic Health Coach.

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I wrote a handful of blog posts while I was in school:

My exciting announcement to go back to school!

IIN Check-In 1 | Primary Nutrition

IIN Check-In 2 | What is a Health Coach?

IIN Check-In 3 | Food Sensitivities 101

IIN Check-In 4 | Halfway Through!

IIN Check-In 5 | 8 Causes of Cravings

IIN Check-In 6 | Free Initial Consultations

IIN Check-In 7 | Top 9 Superfoods

Now that I’m through with the program, here is a synopsis of my experience at IIN:

During my senior year of college, I stressed over what I would do post-graduation. I landed a pretty sweet job – which I sill have – working in the corporate wellness industry for a fantastic company; but, despite graduating with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition Communication, I was craving more nutrition knowledge. I also was not fulfilling the personal one-on-one interaction with individuals that lifted my spirit during my internship as a peer nutrition mentor.

Many of the health and food blogs I read lead me to IIN graduates’ websites, as we are all connected in this community one way or another; I read nothing but positive feedback about IIN’s unique Health Coaching Program. At the end of 2013, I took the plunge and enrolled at IIN after months and months of contemplation. Not one week during the program, did I regret signing myself up for this journey. IIN lives up to all that says it is; and, in my opinion, the value of the program surpasses the cost of tuition.

The program is 40 weeks long, with 1 module per week. There are very few breaks in the curriculum, which is one of the few cons in my opinion. I personally wished for more time to soak up all of the information given (isn’t this always the case?). That said, a huge bonus is that the material is available to students for one full year after graduation.

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One thing I heavily appreciated is that the program does not present biased nutrition information; in fact, I feel as though the actual nutrition/food component was of lesser concentration than that of the business/coaching/marketing skills.

By the end of the program (if you put in the time, and participate), you will know the basics of coaching and setting up a business. You’ll have more resources than you will ever need; you’ll have listened to lecture upon lecture from renowned doctors and researches and coaches that have opposite opinions about veganism and the Paleo diet. You’ll have the inside scoop on marketing yourself in a professional manner. You’ll probably budget your finances better, eat with the seasons, and listen to your friends on a whole new level.

IIN is a unique curriculum that was right for me.

I had a few people ask questions about IIN on the Nutrition Nut Facebook page:

What did you enjoy the most about your experience? What was the most challenging?

Now that I am through with the curriculum, what remains fondest in my memory, are the Coaching Circle Calls. One of the graduation requirements at IIN is to participate in at least six of the twelve Coaching Circle Calls. These calls are with one Health Coach/IIN graduate and a group of your current classmates. I adored my coach, Susan, who was all the way down under in Australia. I valued these calls so much that I attended all twelve. (I even called in on my birthday!) Susan was a fantastic coach, giving us wise advice as we advanced through the program. I will forever be grateful for that connection we shared across the globe.

The Coaching Circle Calls ended in September, yet I didn’t finish the program until December. I do wish the calls had extended the course of the program.

How did the instructors help you feel “connected” even though it was an online program?

As mentioned above – Coaching Circle Calls! Also, it was not required, but highly recommend to find a Peer Coach and have 12 “sessions” with them. My fellow classmate and healthy living blogger, Nicole, and I connected and scheduled regular calls with each other throughout the year… and we’ve remained in contact post-graduation.

In addition, I practiced coaching with classmates around the country via phone calls/Skype. Facebook group pages are huge at IIN – there was one for each class, as well as for individual Coaching Circles. I did not participate heavily on the Discussion Boards, but those are available on the Online Education Forum,   as well.

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What does this certification allow you do in terms of scope of practice?

 

Health Coach Defined

“A Health Coach offers guidance and inspiration to help clients shift their behavior to healthier habits by making step-by-step changes to their diet and lifestyle. The client learns about new, healthy foods and the concept of primary foods: relationships, physical activity, career, and spirituality… Health Coaches focus on teaching clients to become self-sufficient by observing their own unique responses to various modifications and choosing health-promoting behaviors that work for them.”

What does a Health Coach do?

“A Health Coach is a guide and mentor who empowers clients to take responsibility for their own health and supports them to implement and sustain lifestyle and behavior changes that will contribute to the achievement of their personal wellness goals.”

Common areas a Health Coach may help with: weight management, food cravings, sleep, energy, stress management, and digestion.

What does a Health Coach NOT do?

“A Health Coach does not take the place of any medical practitioner; rather, he or she serves as the missing link–the patient guide–that helps develop strategies to enact real, lasting lifestyle changes that address not only the diagnostic label (i.e. pre-diabetic), but also serve to enhance the client’s overall wellness.”

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I know that IIN is a successful program, as I have witnessed the transformation from the support of personalized coaching. I am now seeing clients — both in person locally, and by phone.

If you’re interested in my 6-Month 1:1 Health Coaching Program OR if you are interested in the IIN Health Coach certificate program for yourself, I would be happy to chat with you (I can offer you a tuition discount, too!).

I’d love to hear from you! healthyhill3 {at} gmail {dot} com

Filed Under: Health Coaching Tagged With: IIN, IIN Health Coach, My Experience at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition

I’m a Health Coach!

December 3, 2014 by Hillary 14 Comments

It’s official.

I am a Health Coach!

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I started the Holistic Health Coach Certification Program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition back in January; so here I am – nearly one year, 40 jam-packed modules, 4 exams, and many late-night (and valuable) coaching calls later – I made it through to the end… or just the beginning, really!

I will talk more about my experience at IIN in another blog post and/or email newsletter; but today, I want to extend a special holiday gift to you.

I am offering discounted 1:1 Health Coaching to clients who sign-up before January 1, 2015.

For discount details, subscribe to the Nutrition Nut email newsletter [delivered to your inbox Friday morning].

Want to learn more about my 1:1 6-month Health Coaching Program? Click here.

 

Thank you for your support this past year!

xo Hillary, HC

Filed Under: Health Coaching, Life Tagged With: Holistic Health Coach, IIN, IIN Health Coach

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- ascended new trails and explored alpine lakes of the Pacific Northwest 
- adapted: to Zoom holidays, takeout, and masked faces becoming the (temporary) norm

This challenging year was all about appreciating the little things while living through some really BIG things. 2020 had more than a few lessons to teach us all. Through a pandemic, pivotal change in presidency, and loud cry for human rights, I see very clearly how privileged I am. It was the year to let go of plans and lean in to a new perspective. 

After all, hindsight is ②⓪②⓪.
From my quaranteam to yours, happiest of holidays From my quaranteam to yours,

happiest of holidays! ❄️

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