In this episode of the Exercise Mechanic podcast, the team discussed how to effectively structure diet plans tailored to clients' needs and goals.

The conversation covers various strategies, including harm reduction, pre-framing discomfort, and the significance of predictive versus reactive modelling in diet coaching. We also delve into macronutrient goals, tracking progress through lead and lag metrics, and the role of meal timing in performance.

If you're looking to improve your nutritional consulting, this isn't an episode to miss!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Diet Planning

02:41 Needs Analysis and Client Understanding

05:28 Food Journals and Initial Assessments

08:28 Managing Expectations and Client Priorities

10:57 Harm Reduction Strategies

13:49 Pre-framing Discomfort in Dieting

16:36 Predictive vs. Reactive Modeling in Dieting

19:26 Establishing Protein and Macronutrient Goals

22:13 Adjusting for Body Composition and Health

24:50 Lead and Lag Metrics for Progress Tracking

27:47 Rate of Loss and Client Coaching

30:41 Meal Timing and Nutrient Timing

33:11 Strategies for Lifestyle Clients

35:55 Intra-workout Nutrition and Performance

38:51 Positive Language in Client Communication