Importance of Goal-Setting for Nutritional Clients and the Steps in Goal-Setting Process

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It is important to set fitness goals before trying to achieve health goals because they help understand why such an initiative is essential. Better and practical results are always achieved when one has a specific, realistic goal instead of setting out without a plan. Having fitness goals makes change seem more conceivable. Most people perceive training as a significant and insurmountable change at first, but setting small, actionable goals can make the process less daunting. Setting goals keeps the individual motivated: with small, actionable goals, one has something to strive for, and therefore it is easier to stick to the fitness journey (Healthie, 2021). It is also easier to see if one has goals to meet. If the client wishes to reduce his or her weight, it is easy to measure how many kilograms they have lost after a month or two of training. When one sees that their planning is paying off, they are likely to stay motivated.
This benefit ties with the other of efficiency: with small, actionable goals, it is possible to focus the training on the client’s fitness needs. By honing in on specific fitness goals, much time is saved, and efficiency is achieved. Without fitness goals or very unclear fitness goals, success becomes elusive. The client may be healthier, but they probably will not have achieved the goals they hoped for.
The various goals nutrition coaches should b...