How to be a Wellness Ally

Outline:Welcome Sarah & Sarah's experience working with JennHow Sarah's balancing going back to work with her health goalsTalking about our health/weight loss goals: Jenn didn't share with roommates in college, Sarah did share with her current roommateDoing this alone is hard & a study about having support on this journey Talking to the wellness ally:Has anyone share their health goals with you? Initial responses matter.It can be confronting for the allyLet the person on the health path drive the conversationGrace & compassion - in meals, social plans, etc.Make plans that don't have food as the focus, experiences and activities instead or in addition Choose restaurants with healthful optionsFor dessert...offer once.Compliments & how to notice resultsAvoid being the subtle saboteurBe indifferent to the detailsWhen we feel others around us need to focus on their healthHow to be silently supportiveLet your example be the invitationBe balanced, your extreme doesn't compensate for their decisionsWhen you're on the wellness journeyEnlist the support of a coachFind wellness and activity friendsChoose carefully who you share this with and tell them what to do to support youA final note to the ally, what kind of friend do you want to be?Quotes:"Compliment the energy...or the clothes...instead of the weight loss." - Jenn Trepeck"Be indifferent to the details and supportive of the effort, energy and commitment." - Jenn Trepeck"Let your example be the invitation." - Jenn TrepeckLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan