On today's episode, Pamela and I discuss the necessity of individualization when it comes to tailoring a plan to meet and achieve health-related goals and activities.

We start by detailing what we mean by individualization. Better Self tailors nutrition, fitness, and mindset plans to the individuals that we're working with. We like to take people's preferences, constraints, and lifestyles into account when figuring out how to best coach each individual that we're coaching.

It's common for our closest friends and family to suggest we try this diet or that workout plan, but we're not all the same. What works for one person doesn't necessarily mean it will work for EVERYONE. Copy and paste programs don't always work. 

Adherence and sustainability are KEY factors when implementing new healthy habits. We need to take our lifestyle factors into account, so that we don't set ourselves up for failure. Templates are a good place to start, but at some point we have to tweak our plans to fit + support our lives.

Time Stamps:

0:42 - What do we mean by "individualization"?

2:04 - We all want to help our closest people.

2:59 - Copy and paste doesn't always work.

4:01 - We don't want to set ourselves up for failure.

5:00 - People make assumptions about what works.

5:49 - Templates are a good start.

7:01 - Adherence is key.

8:40 - Why coaches charge so little for copy/paste plans.

9:53 - A free resource.

10:44 - Start where you're at.

11:00 - Working with people one on one allows us to tailor a plan to the individual.

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What you’ll get by becoming a Better Self Client:

- Guidance & Accountability

- Food Knowledge & Awareness

- Food Tracking Strategies

- Strategies For Eating

- Recipes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Snacks

- Fitness Plans & Workout Routines

- Resources & Helpful Links

- Support

- Mindset Training & Healthy Habit Training

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More about the hosts of The Better Self Project:

Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.