Navigating your health journey can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with weight management, stress, or making sustainable lifestyle changes, a health coach can provide the support, structure, and accountability you need to achieve your wellness goals.
Many Americans are choosing to work with a coach. In fact, more than one-third of respondents (36%) have experience working with a health and wellness coach or plan to do so (iPec, 2024). But how do you know if it’s time to bring in professional guidance? Here are three signs that a health coach could be the game-changer you need.
1. You Set Health Goals, But Can’t Stick to Them
We all have the best intentions when it comes to health goals—whether it's eating better, exercising more, or managing stress. But without the right plan and support, it’s easy to fall off track.
A health coach helps bridge the gap between intention and action by creating a customized strategy tailored to your needs. They’ll work with you to identify barriers, build sustainable habits, and keep you motivated along the way.
Why It Matters:
✔ Health coaching has been shown to improve weight loss, blood pressure, metabolic function, and more (Ressler, 2024).
✔ A health coach helps translate advice into action—turning broad goals into achievable steps.
2. You’re Struggling with a Chronic Condition
60% of Americans have at least one chronic disease, and 40% have two or more (Ressler, 2024). Many chronic conditions—such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—can be improved through lifestyle changes, but making those changes can be difficult without guidance.
A health coach works alongside your healthcare team to provide personalized support between doctor visits. They help you understand care plans, make adjustments to daily habits, and stay on track with medications or dietary changes.
Why It Matters:
✔ Health coaching has been proven effective in managing chronic conditions (Grinspoon, 2020).
✔ Coaches offer ongoing support—helping patients feel less rushed and more empowered in their healthcare journey.
3. You Feel Overwhelmed by Conflicting Health Advice
Should you go low-carb or plant-based? Is HIIT better than steady-state cardio? With so much health information out there, it’s hard to know what actually works for you.
Health coaches cut through the noise and provide evidence-based recommendations tailored to your unique needs. Instead of generic advice, you get a plan that fits your lifestyle and long-term goals.
Why It Matters:
✔ A health coach helps you filter out fads and focus on sustainable strategies.
✔ Personalized coaching has been linked to better adherence to health recommendations and improved patient outcomes (Grinspoon, 2020).
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If any of these signs sound familiar, working with a health coach could be the missing piece in your wellness journey. Whether you need accountability, expert guidance, or a clear path forward, a health coach can help you make lasting changes that improve your overall well-being.
Schedule an appointment with CareATC today to discuss your health goals and discover how to achieve sustainable, meaningful results.
References
Grinspoon, P, MD. (2020, April 8). Health coaching is effective. Should you try it? Harvard Health Publishing. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/health-coaching-is-effective-should-you-try-it-2020040819444
iPec. (2024, July 26). What is a Health Coach, Anyway? 5 Signs It Could be a Rewarding Career for You https://www.ipeccoaching.com/blog/what-is-a-health-coach
Ressler, K. (2024, October). 5 Statistics that Prove Why We Need More Health Coaching in Primary Care. Learning + Leading. https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/5-statistics-that-prove-why-we-need-more-health-coaches-in-primary-care
