Holy smokes, it’s hot out there! Michigan is not so accustomed to temps in the 90’s and I hear that July is supposed to be one of the hottest Julys on record. We’ll see, but…
The world is reeling from a number of intense events and, in these times of uncertainty, stress, and pain, it can seem gratuitous to talk about positive psychology. However, by recognizing the positive things that are happening in the face of great hardship, we can cultivate more resilience and joy. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Robert Biswas-Diener about why now is the right time to embrace positive psychology and how doing so can improve your well-being.
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We’re six weeks into TED2020! For this special Session 6, we celebrate beauty on every level, from planet-trekking feats of engineering to art that deeply examines our past, present, future — and so much more.
Planetary scientist Elizabeth “Zibi” Turtle shows off the work behind Dragonfly: a rotorcraft being developed to explore Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, by air. She speaks at TED2020: Uncharted on June 25, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED)
Elizabeth “Zibi” Turtle, planetary scientist
Big idea: The Dragonfly Mission, set to launch in 2026, will study Titan, the largest moon orbiting Saturn. Through this mission, scientists may discover the secrets of the solar system’s origin, the history of life on Earth — and even the potential for life beyond our planet.
How? Launched in 1997, the Cassini-Huygens Mission provided scientists with incredible information about Titan, a water-based moon with remarkable similarities to Earth. We learned that Titan’s geography includes sand dunes, craters and mountains, and that vast oceans of water — perhaps 10 times as large as Earth’s total supply — lie deep underneath Titan’s surface. In many ways, Titan is the closest parallel to pre-life, early Earth, Elizabeth Turtle explains. The Cassini-Huygens Mission ended in 2004, and now hundreds of scientists across the world are working on the Dragonfly Mission, which will dramatically expand our knowledge of Titan. Unlike the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft, Dragonfly will live within Titan’s atmosphere, flying across the moon to gather samples and study its chemical makeup, weather and geography. The data Dragonfly sends back may bring us closer to thrilling discoveries on the makeup of the solar system, the habitability of other planets and the beginnings of life itself. “Dragonfly is a search for greater understanding — not just of Titan and the mysteries of our solar system, but of our own origins,” Turtle says.
“Do you think human creativity matters?” asks actor, writer and director Ethan Hawke. He gives us his compelling answer at TED2020: Uncharted on June 25, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED)
Ethan Hawke, actor, writer, director
Big idea: Creativity isn’t a luxury; it’s vital to the human experience.
How? We often struggle to give ourselves permission to be creative because we’re all a little suspect of our own talent, says Ethan Hawke. Recounting his own journey of creative discovery over a 30-year career in acting — along with the beauty he sees in everyday moments with his family — Hawke encourages us to reframe this counterproductive definition of human creativity. Creative expression has nothing to do with talent, he says, but rather is a process of learning who you are and how you connect to other people. Instead of giving in to the pull of old habits and avoiding new experiences — maybe you’re hesitant to enroll in that poetry course or cook that complicated 20-step recipe — Hawke urges us to engage in a rich variety of creative outlets and, most importantly, embrace feeling foolish along the way. “I think most of us really want to offer the world something of quality, something that the world will consider good or important — and that’s really the enemy,” Hawke says. “Because it’s not up to us whether what we do is any good. And if history has taught us anything, the world is an extremely unreliable critic. So, you have to ask yourself, do you think human creativity matters?”
Singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Bob Schneider performs for TED2020: Uncharted on June 25, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED)
Keeping the beauty of the session flowing, singer-songwriter Bob Schneider performs “Joey’s Song,” “The Other Side” and “Lorena.”
“We have thousands of years of ancient knowledge that we just need to listen to and allow it to expand our thinking about designing symbiotically with nature,” says architect Julia Watson. “By listening, we’ll only become wiser and ready for those 21st-century challenges that we know will endanger our people and our planet.” She speaks at TED2020: Uncharted on June 25, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED)
Julia Watson, architect, landscape designer, author
Big idea: Ancient Indigenous technology can teach us how to design with nature, instead of against it, when facing challenges. We just need to look and listen.
How? In her global search for ancient design systems and solutions, Julia Watson has encountered wondrous innovations to counter climate challenges that we all can learn from. “High-tech solutions are definitely going to help us solve some of these problems, but in our rush towards the future, we tend to forget about the past in other parts of the world,” she says. Watson takes us to the villages of Khasi, India, where people have built living bridges woven from ancient roots that strengthen over time to enable travel when monsoon season hits. She introduces us to a water-based civilization in the Mesopotamian Marshlands, where for 6,000 years, the Maʻdān people have lived on manmade islands built from harvested reeds. And she shows us a floating African city in Benin, where buildings are stilted above flooded land. “I’m an architect, and I’ve been trained to seek solutions in permanence, concrete, steel, glass. These are all used to build a fortress against nature,” Watson says. “But my search for ancient systems and Indigenous technologies has been different. It’s been inspired by an idea that we can seed creativity in crisis.”
TED Fellow and theater artist Daniel Alexander Jones lights up the stage at TED2020: Uncharted on June 25, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED)
TED Fellow and theater artist Daniel Alexander Jones lights up the (virtual) stage by channeling Jomama Jones, a mystical alter ego who shares some much-needed wisdom. “What if I told you, ‘You will surprise yourself’?” Jomama asks. “What if I told you, ‘You will be brave enough’?”
“It takes creativity to be able to imagine a future that is so different from the one before you,” says artist Titus Kaphar. He speaks at TED2020: Uncharted on June 25, 2020. (Photo courtesy of TED)
Titus Kaphar, artist
Big idea: Beauty can open our hearts to difficult conversations.
How? A painting’s color, form or composition pulls you in, functioning as a kind of Trojan horse out of which difficult conversations can emerge, says artist Titus Kaphar. (See for yourself in his unforgettable live workshop from TED2017.) Two weeks after George Floyd’s death and the Movement for Black Lives protests that followed, Kaphar reflects on his evolution as an artist and takes us on a tour of his work — from The Jerome Project, which examines the US criminal justice system through the lens of 18th- and 19th-century American portraiture, to his newest series, From a Tropical Space, a haunting body of work about Black mothers whose children have disappeared. In addition to painting, Kaphar shares the work and idea behind NXTHVN, an arts incubator and creative community for young people in his hometown of Dixwell, Connecticut. “It takes creativity to be able to imagine a future that is so different from the one before you,” he says.
Tater tots were a very occasional treat when I was growing up. (I confess, I loved them.) The grated zucchini in these fritters mimics the texture of tater tots and is a great way to reinvent an old favorite in a healthier way. The zucchini gives them a nutritional boost that tater tots don’t have, …
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Six-pack abs. Tight butts. Lean, glistening beach bodies and vibrant health. That’s what the fitness industry is selling, but have you ever considered the true costs of achieving this “look?”
In this short video, Dr. John Berardi lays out all the benefits and tradeoffs, so you can make an informed decision about what’s truly right for you—when it comes to your body, health, and lifestyle. Because it’s about getting what you want… but also figuring out how much you’re willing to give up.
Learning how to coach clients, patients, friends, or family members through healthy eating and lifestyle changes—in way that’s evidenced based and personalized for each individual’s lifestyle and preferences—is both an art and a science.
If you’d like to learn more about both, consider the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification. The next group kicks off shortly.
What’s it all about?
The Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification is the world’s most respected nutrition education program. It gives you the knowledge, systems, and tools you need to really understand how food influences a person’s health and fitness. Plus the ability to turn that knowledge into a thriving coaching practice.
Developed over 15 years, and proven with over 100,000 clients and patients, the Level 1 curriculum stands alone as the authority on the science of nutrition and the art of coaching.
Whether you’re already mid-career, or just starting out, the Level 1 Certification is your springboard to a deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, and the ability to turn what you know into results.
[Of course, if you’re already a student or graduate of the Level 1 Certification, check out our Level 2 Certification Master Class. It’s an exclusive, year-long mentorship designed for elite professionals looking to master the art of coaching and be part of the top 1% of health and fitness coaches in the world.]
We’ll be opening up spots in our next Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020.
If you want to find out more, we’ve set up the following presale list, which gives you two advantages.
If you’re ready for a deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, and the ability to turn what you know into results… this is your chance to see what the world’s top professional nutrition coaching system can do for you.
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On Wednesday, October 7th, we’re re-opening registration for Precision Nutrition Coaching, our world-renowned body transformation program that’s helped over 100,000 clients get into the best shape of their lives—and stay that way for good—no matter what challenges they’re dealing with or how hectic life gets.
Healthy habits are more important now than ever. If you’re ready to take control of your health and experience the transformation you’ve always wanted, you’re in the right place.
Here’s the sad truth: Most self-directed exercise and nutrition plans fail in the long run. That’s why so many people start new diets and workout programs every year. If you’ve tried something before and “failed”—or just can’t stick with it—know that you’re not alone. And it’s not your fault.
After 15+ years in the fitness industry, we’ve seen dozens of fads come and go. That’s why we don’t follow fads. Instead, we teach you doable daily actions that are designed to fit into a busy lifestyle.
As a client, you’ll get a personal coach from our world-class coaching team and, with their support, you’ll learn how to:
The result? You’ll:
For more information about the program, check out the frequently asked questions below.
But first, watch this short video. It details exactly what you can expect from Precision Nutrition Coaching for Women.
Learn exactly how Precision Nutrition Coaching for Women works.
This one details Precision Nutrition Coaching for Men.
Learn exactly how Precision Nutrition Coaching for Men works.
| Q: | What’s the program all about? |
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Precision Nutrition Coaching is a 12-month total health transformation program that guides you through important—yet sustainable—changes in your eating and lifestyle with help from an expert coach. To date, over 100,000 clients have transformed their bodies and health in amazing ways. We help you bring health and fitness into your life in a way that works for your life and your body. Bottom line: Precision Nutrition Coaching enables you to make fitness and nutrition a part of your life—without it taking over. Our program is designed to work on your absolute worst days, not just your best days. As a result, our clients get results like this: |
See what 365 days of Precision Nutrition Coaching can do.
| Q: | What’s different about the Precision Nutrition Coaching program? |
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We’ve been in the trenches for over 15 years, helping people overcome tough times and transform their bodies (and lives) through practice-based nutrition coaching. Our program has been tested and proven with over 100,000 clients, and it’s been validated in multiple peer-reviewed research papers. Unlike other programs, we don’t prescribe quick-fix diets or meal plans. (We all know those don’t last.) Instead, we help you build the skills and habits needed to look and feel better for the rest of your life. Here’s what you can expect from Precision Nutrition Coaching: A program that fits your body—and your life: 12 months of personal coaching. You tell us what you want to do. We’ll help you do it. First, your coach will learn about your lifestyle, needs, and specific goals. Need to exercise at home? We’ve got you covered (even if you have limited or no equipment). Dealing with extra stress? We’ll help you adapt. Bottom line: We’ll help you become the healthiest, fittest, strongest version of yourself… no matter what’s going on around you. Achieve your goals… even when life gets crazy: Simple daily practices. We break your big goals down into small daily practices that add up to massive changes. Then, over the course of 12 months, You’ll develop healthy habits that become second nature and last a lifetime. Plus, our entire coaching program is delivered online. Which means you can access our easy-to-use online platform and connect directly with your coach from any digital device. Get the support you deserve: Professional coach and PN community. We pair you with a world-class coach, who’s there to remove the guesswork and provide the accountability, direction, and support you need every step of the way. Yes, that’s right—a real coach to help you get the changes you want. And with their help, you’ll stay consistent no matter what life throws at you. Additionally, you’ll be able to connect with your PN Coaching peers through group coaching calls and a private Facebook group. Their shared knowledge, experiences, inspiration, and support can help you go much further than you could on your own. The result: Build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Our “deep health” coaching method does more than just teach you how to exercise and eat better. You’ll also develop the mental and emotional skills you need to experience the confidence and freedom a healthy lifestyle has to offer. And the best part? It’s 100% guaranteed. We’ll coach you for 12 months. You’ll get in the best shape of your life—or it’s free. |
| Q: | How often do you accept new clients? |
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We only accept new clients twice per year—and millions of people visit our website during those registration periods. That means we only have the capacity to coach less than 1 percent of the people who express interest in working with us. Because of that, our programs have historically sold out in a matter of hours. That’s why we encourage people to put their name on the Precision Nutrition Coaching presale list. By adding your name to that list, we’ll give you the opportunity to register 24 hours before everyone else, increasing your chances of getting a spot. Plus, you’ll save up to 54% off the cost of the program. It’s our way of rewarding the people who are most willing to commit, because they’ve always proven to be our best clients. |
| Q: | Who is Precision Nutrition Coaching for? |
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Precision Nutrition Coaching is for women and men who want to get healthier, fitter, and stronger—and stay that way for the rest of their lives. It’s for people who want to…
Plus, the program is designed for people with busy schedules. We work closely with our clients to help them get results, no matter what other craziness is going on in their lives. We provide you with personal accountability, a structured nutritional program to follow, and a coach to help keep you consistent and on-track. We don’t give you a crazy diet or exercise program to follow; instead, we help you build habits that will get you results that last forever. |
| Q: | Who is Precision Nutrition Coaching NOT for? |
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Precision Nutrition Coaching is not for figure or fitness models, professional bodybuilders, or high-level athletes training for a particular sport. It’s also not for people who already have all the accountability they need. If you rarely struggle with staying consistent with your exercise or eating habits, then we’re not a good choice for you. |
| Q: | Will Precision Nutrition Coaching work for me? |
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Want to lose weight? Eat better? Feel less stressed? Get more sleep? If you follow our recommendations and stick with us for the full year then yes, you will get results. If you participate in Precision Nutrition Coaching and follow our recommendations, you’ll end up leaner, stronger, healthier, and happier with your body than you ever thought possible. You don’t have to get it perfect. (Let’s be honest: No one is ever going to get anything “perfect.”) But you do have to commit to making small, strategic changes in your life. That’s something no one ever likes to admit about getting in better shape: It takes hard work, time, and determination. Changing your body isn’t easy, but it is possible. For 15 years we’ve helped over 100,000 clients do all that and more. No other company has that track record, and we’re confident we can help you, too. Once you make the commitment to get in better shape, we’ll be with you every step of the way. When life pushes you around and difficulties come up, we’ll help you push back. We’ll stack the deck in your favor and give you every advantage we know of. Over the course of 12 months, you’ll learn everything you need to look, feel, and perform at your best. That’s our promise. |
| Q: | Do you really guarantee results? |
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Absolutely. We guarantee our work—100%—because it’s the right thing to do. We’ve helped over 100,000 clients people improve their nutrition, bodies, and health over the past 15 years; that makes us the world’s most experienced nutrition coaching team. Stick with us for a year and follow our recommendations. If you don’t get what you’re looking for at the end of the year, we’ll give you a full refund. Seriously. Every penny. You get to decide if the program was worth it. Why do we do this? Because we stand behind our work. We know you’ll walk out healthier and happier than ever before. |
| Q: | What makes you qualified to coach? |
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At Precision Nutrition, our coaching team is made up of the top Ph.D.s, nutritionists, personal trainers, counselors, researchers, and specialists in the world. Our coaches are full-time Precision Nutrition professionals, and they live, eat, and breathe this stuff. We’re veterans in this industry, so we know what works—and what doesn’t. We’ve coached and mentored people in nearly 100 countries through our research programs, professional education courses, and personal coaching groups. Who comes to Precision Nutrition for help? Thousands of people from all over the world. Companies like Nike and Apple. Professional sports teams like the San Antonio Spurs and dozens of Olympic athletes and their coaches. (We were even selected as one of the “Most Innovative Companies in Fitness” by Fast Company magazine!) Lots of people consider us the world’s leading experts in nutrition coaching. That’s a big responsibility, and we don’t take it lightly. |
| Q: | What will I learn in the Precision Nutrition Coaching program? |
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If you’re wondering what we have in store for you, you can download the men’s and women’s curriculum outlines here: |
| Q: | Do you give me a meal plan? |
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No, we don’t give out meal plans. Meal plans and diets aren’t really that useful or sustainable. People often feel like they’re either “on” them or “off” them. They feel like they’ve failed and are beyond hope if they’re not eating perfectly at every meal. Our approach is completely different: We help you build a set of sustainable habits that will serve you for the rest of your life. This means you get to choose—with the help of your coach—which foods are best for you, when to eat those foods, and how much to eat of them. |
| Q: | Can I see a demo of how the program works? |
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Sure can. This first demo details exactly what you can expect from Precision Nutrition Coaching for Men. |
Learn exactly how Precision Nutrition Coaching for Men works.
And this one details what you can expect from Precision Nutrition Coaching for Women.
Learn exactly how Precision Nutrition Coaching for Women works.
| Q: | Why are you offering this type of coaching? |
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At Precision Nutrition, most of us feel extremely fortunate to have access to mentors and coaches. People who are a little further along the path than we are. People who can help steer us in the direction we need to go. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to pay it forward. We’re here to help you make meaningful change in your life. |
| Q: | Why coaching? Can't I just pick up a diet book? Or read some online articles for free? |
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If you take an honest look at your life—and at the lives of the people you most respect and admire—you’ll notice something interesting. As human beings, we’re rarely ever transformed by reading more books or articles. Or from watching a documentary. Or from taking a class. Instead, most transformative change happens through a real relationship with another human being—usually a coach or a mentor. Sure, you can try another diet book or read a few more articles, especially if you love thinking about exercise and nutrition. If you get great results with those tools, we applaud you. But if you’re having trouble putting what you know into action, Precision Nutrition Coaching might be for you. |
| Q: | I'm a beginner with a lot of weight to lose. Will this work for me? |
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Yes. We’ve worked with lots of people who are new to exercise and healthy eating. Remember, we were all beginners at some point. And at Precision Nutrition, we do our best to make sure all beginners work at a pace that’s comfortable for them. To see for yourself how diverse our clients are, click here to see the men and here for the women that we’ve worked with. You’ll notice that our clients come in all shapes and sizes, are all ages, and come from all different backgrounds. |
| Q: | I'm NOT a beginner. Will Precision Nutrition work for me? |
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Lots of our clients have 5+ years of experience with consistent training and healthy eating. And they still get great results with us. That’s because they’re learning and practicing new habits with their coach, consistently, for a full year. We’ve even helped hundreds of personal trainers get back in shape. Like Toni. Or Ron. |
| Q: | What if I don't have much weight to lose but just want to eat better? |
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It’s great that you don’t have a lot of weight to lose. It means you’re starting out with a big advantage. Of course, lifelong fitness and health is more than losing weight. With Precision Nutrition Coaching you’ll learn how to maintain a healthy body and mind—for life. You’ll discover how it feels to be more physically capable, more confident, and stronger—inside, and out. Plus you’ll develop a new, healthier relationship to food and eating. And that’s something fewer than 5 percent of people know how to do. |
| Q: | I'm interested in building muscle. Is this for me? |
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Yes. We have custom exercise programming and nutrition habits specifically for people who want to gain muscle. Plus your coach will work with you to help you achieve specific body composition goals. |
| Q: | I'm thinking of joining with a friend or partner. Can we do the program together? |
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Of course. We encourage friends, partners, and family members to join together. That immediate social support makes a real difference for many of our clients. Click here to meet a few couples who had great success with Precision Nutrition Coaching. We’ve also had fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, sisters and brothers, coworkers, and best friends join together. |
| Q: | Is this just for young people? |
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Absolutely not. We coach men and women of all ages. We’ve had many clients who are in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. To see for yourself how diverse our clients are, click here to see the men and here for the women that we’ve worked with. |
| Q: | I work in the fitness industry. Should I do this or the Precision Nutrition Certification instead? |
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The answer depends on a few things. Want to become a better fitness professional? Then consider doing the Precision Nutrition Certification first. Then, once you’ve graduated from that program, you can consider joining us here. By first learning the theory (i.e. Certification), and then seeing that theory in action (i.e. Coaching), you’ll get a much richer experience and really see how we tie the two together. Want to get in better shape yourself? Then consider doing coaching first. You can get started on the Precision Nutrition Certification after you go through the coaching program yourself. This way you’ll get the main benefit you’re after (fitness) while also learning about our applied system. You can go back and learn the theory later. Check out Toni’s and Ron’s stories for more information about how Precision Nutrition Coaching can help fitness professionals. |
| Q: | I read that you require progress photos. Do I have to submit those? |
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Some of our clients like to keep track of their progress by taking traditional “progress photos” that show how their body is changing from week to week and month to month. However, these photos are completely optional. Instead, what’s important to us is that we’re able to celebrate your progress in some way, together. That’s why during the program, we’ll ask you to identify other ways you’d like to gauge your results and keep track of how things are going. (We’ve had some clients track their daily mood, weekly meditation minutes, or even the number of times they outraced their kids to the mailbox each week!) Ultimately, it’s all up to you. Whatever you choose to document (or not), we’re here to support you every step of the way. |
| Q: | How much does it cost? |
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The exclusive presale price: Choose from a one-time payment of $997 USD, or $97 USD per month for 12 months. This is the lowest price we’ve ever offered! Note: This discount is only for people on the presale list; the general public pays either $1799 USD up front, or $179 USD per month for 12 months. We offer this discount to people who sign up for the presale list for one reason: the people who are most eager and willing to take action are usually our best clients. That’s why we reward them with a discount and a chance to register a full 24 hours before everyone else. Not on the presale list yet? Add your name here. |
| Q: | Will I have to spend a lot of money on food and supplements? |
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When it comes to food, most clients actually end up saving money on their grocery bills. This is because they make more informed, careful decisions, eat out less, and spend fewer dollars on processed novelty foods, replacing them with whole, delicious natural foods. As for supplements, we may recommend a few health-oriented products, based on your unique needs and goals. However, these are completely optional. |
| Q: | Will I need to join a gym? |
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Nope, you don’t have to join a gym to be successful with Precision Nutrition Coaching. All the exercise programs can be performed at a gym or at home. If you choose to exercise at home, we’ll give you a few small recommendations for equipment to invest in, including a dumbbell (or two) and perhaps a few other inexpensive things. Don’t worry: You won’t need much at all. (And if you choose not to invest in any small equipment, that’s fine. The program will still work for you!) |
| Q: | I live in X country. Can I still participate? |
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Of course. We work with clients in over 100 countries. No matter where you live, we can help. Here’s just a sample of some of the countries where our clients live:
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| Q: | I like to... (Crossfit, run, bike, swim, ski, do group exercise classes, walk my dog, etc). Can I still do the stuff I love while getting coaching? |
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Of course. Keep doing what you love. That’s the whole point of Precision Nutrition Coaching—to learn how to eat and exercise in a way that works for you. Health and fitness should be fun, freeing and sustainable. It’s about helping you live a fuller life. So yes, if anything, the program will help you do more of the things you love. Once you get started, your coach will work with you to structure things in a way that works for your lifestyle. |
| Q: | I already have a personal trainer. Can I keep that up while getting coaching with Precision Nutrition? |
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Yes, if you want to continue with both, that’ll work. In fact, I think with Precision Nutrition Coaching AND your in-person coach, you’ll be unstoppable. Once you sign up, just let your coach know that you’re working with a local trainer and we’ll make sure to integrate the two. |
| Q: | I have a few injuries. Can I still join? |
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Yes. We all go through injuries, so I understand where you’re coming from. With Precision Nutrition Coaching, we can tailor certain exercises to help fit your needs. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll simply work with your coach to find some easy and effective alternatives. |
| Q: | I follow a special diet (plant-based, vegan, Paleo, intermittent fasting). Will you still work with me? |
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Yep, we’d love to work with you. The nutrition habits your coach will guide you through are easily customizable. All you have to do is let your coach know what your dietary preferences/restrictions are and they’ll help you out. |
| Q: | When does the Precision Nutrition Coaching program begin? |
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We open registration on Wednesday, October 7th. And there won’t be another one until July 2020. To get an early bird chance at registration, we strongly recommend that you sign up for the presale list. |
| Q: | How long does the program run for? |
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Precision Nutrition Coaching lasts for 12 months. Based on our continued research, we’ve found a full year to be the most effective time period for building the habits necessary for lifelong health and fitness. Our coaching team is committed to helping you make a life-changing transformation. That’s why we have everyone commit to the program for 12 months. |
| Q: | Do you really sell out every time you open? |
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Yes. Since we only open our coaching program twice per year—and since we can only accept less than 1 percent of people who express interest in working with us—we tend to sell out in a matter of hours. A couple years ago we weren’t totally prepared for how quickly it would happen. Back then, Precision Nutrition Coaching was called “Lean Eating”. And we literally had our website crash due to the overwhelming amount of people trying to get in at once. 
This is a note from a couple years ago. We sold out in 30 minutes and had our website crash from the traffic.
Nowadays we continue to have a lot of people visit our website… and we continue to accept a limited amount of clients. The only difference is that we now prepare our computer servers to deal with the sudden rush of people trying to get a spot. (We learned that the hard way.) |
| Q: | How do I increase my chances of getting a spot? |
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To get an early bird chance at registration, we strongly recommend that you sign up for the presale list. We’ll send you a special link 24 hours before the general public, increasing your chances of getting a spot. |
| Q: | What are other people saying about Precision Nutrition Coaching? |
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The feedback on the coaching has been overwhelmingly positive. Here are a couple stories to check out. First, here’s Lisa’s story, which is definitely worth watching. (Note: We always like to inspire our clients and recognize them for their accomplishments. Historically, we’ve even given away large sums of cash! We’ll continue to recognize our clients with fun, inspiring incentives. Why? Because we can.) |
Watch as we surprise Lisa.
Spencer’s is pretty cool too:
Watch as we surprise Spencer.
| Q: | What's the special discount I've heard about? |
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We like to reward people who are eager to get started. That’s why we offer a special discount for people who sign up for the presale list. (You can save up to 54%!) The regular price for the Precision Nutrition Coaching Program is $1799 USD up front (or $179 USD per month for 12 months). However, if you sign up for the presale list, you can join for $997 USD up front. Or $97 USD per month for 12 months. This is the lowest price we’ve ever offered! |
| Q: | How can I learn more about the Precision Nutrition Coaching Program? |
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To learn more, add your name to the presale list. Once you’re on the list, we’ll follow-up with more information, including how to connect with our team if you have further questions. |
We’ll be opening up spots in our next Precision Nutrition Coaching on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020.
If you’re interested in coaching and want to find out more, we encourage you to join our presale list below. Being on the list gives you two special advantages.
If you’re ready to become the fittest, strongest, healthiest version of yourself with help from the world’s best coaches, this is your chance.
[Note: If your health and fitness are already sorted out, but you’re interested in helping others, check out our Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification program].
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How do you become a nutrition coach? What do nutrition coaches do? How much do nutrition coaches earn? And what certifications do you need?
In this article, you’ll find the answers to all those questions—and many more.
But, first, a little background. After all, you might be wondering: Why should you trust what we have to say about nutrition coaching?
For starters…
Our Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification is recognized by many as the industry’s leading certification for nutrition coaches. And to date, we’ve trained nearly 100,000 health and fitness professionals on the art and science of nutrition coaching.
So get ready: We’re going to tell you everything you need to know to become a nutrition coach. You can read it all, or if you prefer, simply jump right to your most pressing questions by clicking the links below.
Nutrition coaches help people build practices that lead to improved health, body composition, and/or performance.
This requires that nutrition coaches have a deep understanding of nutrition science, including:
But a nutrition coach’s job is about more than vegetables and macro ratios.
How they think. How they feel. How they live. Why they act the way they do.
As a nutrition coach, you work with real people and their real struggles, all within the messiness of their real lives.
In other words, effective nutrition coaching has more to do with behavior change psychology than it does with nutrition science.
Just have a look at the chart below. Every year, we ask thousands of new Precision Nutrition clients about their biggest nutrition challenges. Here’s what they say.
“I don’t know what to eat” doesn’t even make the top 10.
In fact, year after year, people tend to have the same food frustrations, no matter what new “diet revolution” or “no-fail meal plan” comes along.
You might write that off as human nature. But we’d suggest another possibility:
Many nutrition experts and diet programs don’t focus enough on solving the real food problems that prevent people from making progress.
Nor do they help people build the fundamental skills they need to sustain any changes they make.
That’s why we don’t teach nutrition coaches to tell people to “eat better.” Plenty of people can do that.
The types of clients vary from one nutrition coach to another. Many nutrition coaches focus on a particular niche or specialty.
Here are just a few examples:
Nutrition coaches aren’t limited to just one speciality, though. The principles you learn through a good nutrition coaching certification can apply to any type of client and goal.
Nutrition coaches:
Exactly how this looks will vary from one coach to another. Here are some of the key steps we teach nutrition coaches. It’ll give you a good idea of the many different ways nutrition coaches can work with their clients.
At Precision Nutrition, we use an intake form to better understand clients, track their progress, and help them identify and clarify their goals. The data we gather includes:
A nutrition coach takes the information gathered in step 1 and discerns how it fits into the context of a client’s life.
For instance, let’s say someone wants to lose 20 pounds. But several other things stand in their way: a demanding job, crummy sleep, and family stress. If you simply give them a premade 1,800 calorie meal plan, they’ll probably struggle. That’s because the meal plan didn’t address any of those other key factors, which are probably more important to their eating habits than calculating calories.
By exploring a client’s priorities, motivations, and perspectives, you can get a better handle on the small everyday actions that can, over time, result in long-term success.
For example, that client with the demanding job, crummy sleep, and family stress? They may not have the energy or time to stick to a detailed meal plan right now.
In fact, giving them that plan as-is, without additional support or addressing those other more pressing life factors, may actively make clients worse. They may get distracted from developing the skills and practices that would actually help them, and they’ll probably feel like “failures” if they can’t follow the plan.
The role of the nutrition coach: Help the client identify other steps they can take to start making progress toward goals. For instance, maybe that person can eat slowly or incorporate protein at every meal, which brings us to the next step in the process.
Good nutrition coaches don’t tell clients exactly what to eat or what to do. Instead, they guide and support them to automate habits.
This is what drives lasting change. For someone looking to lose weight, these habits might include:
While these might sound boring or too obvious, the reality is this: Following this simple advice is not only highly effective for most people, it’s also incredibly hard. After all, how many folks do you know who are consistently doing all five habits well?
The bottom line: Nutrition science is important. But…
Mastering the art of lasting behavior change is what truly makes nutrition coaches successful and in-demand.
For a deeper dive into our coaching method, check out these articles:
People don’t just wake up one day with a new habit.
They form it by consistently practicing a series of small, strategic, simple actions. For example, someone who wants to lose weight might decide to establish a habit of eating slowly, until they’re 80 percent full. To get there, however, they might start by thoroughly noticing their first few bites.
Or let’s say they want to include more veggies at every meal. Their first action might be adding lettuce to the sandwich they usually eat for lunch most days of the week.
Once you and a client have agreed on one action to try, you’ve essentially started an experiment. You’re gathering data again, such as:
You’re also tracking progress, with indicators such as:
Together, you and your client look at how well they did on their assigned action.
There is no failure in experiments, only feedback that helps you determine next steps. This is known as outcome-based decision making.
Once you and your client analyze what happened, you’ll work together to choose the next task or strategic direction of the nutrition coaching program. This can include:
You’ll then repeat this cycle, helping clients solve problems, overcome limiting factors, and modify their overall plan, as needed.
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Registered dietitians (RD) undergo more education and training than nutrition coaches do—and this extra training qualifies them to do medical nutritional therapy. They usually work in a medical or hospital setting, in conjunction with other healthcare professionals. Some RDs also work in private practice.
The following chart outlines the sdifferences between coaches and dietitians.
| Nutrition Coaches | Registered Dietitians |
|---|---|
| Have usually completed a certification, continuing education, or university coursework in nutrition and/or behavior coaching | Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university |
| Have some background in biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy, along with other relevant subjects | Must complete coursework in human physiology, nutrition science, and other sciences, finish a 900-1200 hour supervised internship, pass a comprehensive exam and, in some states, apply for a license to practice. |
| Not qualified to offer medical nutritional therapy (MNT), but can give clients tools and strategies that help them improve their daily eating. | Qualified to offer medical nutritional therapy (MNT) for a wide array of medical conditions, through a tailored diet and close monitoring |
| Can work anywhere—online, over the phone, and/or in person. | Often work with patients in hospitals and other clinical settings. Some work in private practice. |
| Help people form habits and change behaviors | Prescribe specific meal plans |
Registered dietitians and nutrition coaches aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, many registered dietitians—especially those in private practice—earn nutrition coaching certifications, too. This helps them develop the coaching skills that improve their effectiveness.
This depends a lot on where you live.
In some places, the terms “nutritionist” and “nutrition coach” can be synonymous—and there are little to no regulations about what kind of training someone needs to use either term.
But in other places, the title “nutritionist” is protected by law. To use that title, someone often must undergo specific training, pass a certification exam, and apply for a license. These certification and licensing requirements vary by country and by state.
In the United States, all registered dietitians are nutritionists and can market themselves as RDNs (Registered Dietitian Nutritionists). But only nutritionists who undergo the rigorous training mentioned in the previous section can call themselves dietitians.
Consult a local lawyer to find out how regulations in your area may affect what you can and cannot call yourself.
It depends on the certifications you’re comparing, but typically, they have a lot in common.
People generally hire nutrition coaches for help with… their nutrition. And people generally go to health coaches for help with… their health.
And since health affects nutrition and nutrition affects health, there’s often a lot of overlap.
For example, sleeping too little can trigger intense food cravings that lead someone to eat more. And eating too much for dinner can interfere with sleep.
Another example: A nutrition coach might help a client with stress management—because stress can interfere with fat loss. A health coach also might help a client with stress management—because stress can interfere with energy levels or even disease risk.
In those ways, nutrition coaches are health coaches, and health coaches are nutrition coaches. The difference lies in the framing. In fact, we believe they’re so closely related that for our Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification, we teach nutrition and lifestyle coaching.
In our Level 1 certification program, we share this Code of Ethics. It lists several best practices for nutrition coaches.
In addition to using those best practices, check the laws in the area where you reside. Though the limits will vary from one location to another, in most places nutrition coaches are allowed to make general suggestions about the kind of food that’s likely to support their clients’ goals.
But depending on your state or country, there are limits to what nutrition coaches, nutritionists, and other non-registered dietitian professionals can say about nutrition. (Learn more.)
That means nutrition coaches can’t:
That may sound like a lot of “can’ts.” But nutrition coaches can still do a lot—becoming a key player in someone’s healthcare team. More about that in the section: “Why do people need nutrition coaches?”
One option: open a private practice. This allows you to make your own hours and be your own boss while doing what you love: helping others.
For some, an online nutrition coaching practice could be the perfect career for these times. Case in point: Nutrition coaches were using video conferencing and online software to coach clients long before the 2020 pandemic.
Earning your nutrition coaching certification can allow you to market yourself as a nutrition coach, sports nutrition coach, weight loss coach, food coach, and potentially a wellness and lifestyle coach, depending on your background.
While some people choose to solely work as a nutrition coach, most who get certified combine nutrition coaching with other health and fitness roles. At Precision Nutrition, graduates of our Level 1 Certification use the nutrition coaching skills they developed in a variety of vocations, including:
In these cases, becoming a nutrition coach enhances your ability to help people in other disciplines.
Consider what happens when someone goes to the doctor and leaves with a “prescription” to eat more vegetables, stop drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, and start exercising. More than likely, their doctor will quickly explain everything in a matter of minutes.
Which often leaves them with a big question: “Okay, but how do I do that?”
For many, they’re on their own.
For help, they might turn to a knowledgeable friend, a best-selling diet book, or a YouTube video.
Here’s the deal, though: Mere knowledge doesn’t always lead to the kind of long-term changes that allow someone to improve their health.
Imagine, for example, that you want to be more productive. So you decide to start getting up at 3 a.m.
Now, anyone can set their alarm and get up at 3 a.m.—once.
Most of us have done it to catch a flight. But getting up at 3 a.m. every single day, when you’re used to sleeping until 7? Well, that’s a whole different story.
Lots of things in your life might have to change because of it.
It’s the same with nutrition. To implement new, lasting habits, people need help creating routines and strategies. And without that help, they tend to struggle. Even if they eat a few veggies and give up soda for a while, they eventually have a bad day. And then another bad day. And then another.
And then they stop trying.
This presents a huge opportunity for nutrition coaches.
Think about a nutrition coach’s job in two parts: There’s knowing what to tell people, of course. This is the SCIENCE of nutrition.
But the other component? Helping people consistently take action, to the point where they can actually change long term.
This is the ART of nutrition coaching, and it’s even more important than the nutrition science.
When nutrition coaches lean into that art, they can help their clients…
We could have added dozens more bullets above. But we’re hoping you get the idea. Nutrition coaches aren’t better or worse than registered dietitians or doctors. They merely fill a different and incredibly important role. Doctors and registered dietitians diagnose, treat, and educate patients. Nutrition coaches help people actually do what their healthcare team recommends—on a regular basis, for as long as it takes.
We’ve trained nearly 100,000 people to become nutrition coaches.
Many have used our Level 1 and Level 2 certifications to deepen their understanding of nutrition, making their first major steps toward becoming health and fitness professionals.
Some are still in another career, as they work toward becoming more established as a nutrition coach.
Others already work in the health and fitness fields—as personal trainers, Pilates or yoga instructors, chiropractors, mental health professionals, massage therapists—and they hope to use their nutrition coaching certification to catapult their careers to the next level.
Or perhaps, as physicians or registered dietitians, they’re already helping a ton of people—but they know they could be even more effective if they learned coaching skills.
Still other people look to nutrition coaching as a side hustle that they can do from home and online. And we could list many more reasons people decide to become nutrition coaches.
But all of those reasons? They really all boil down to just one.
People decide to become nutrition coaches because they want to change lives for the better.
They know that people are frustrated with…
They want to help others—and they know they can help. That’s what a nutrition coach does.
Obviously it varies—based on many different factors: education, experience, and client load, to name a few.
But, based on our survey of 1,000 nutrition coaches:
For very successful Precision Nutrition coaches, $100 to $200 per monthly client is attainable. Some of these well-established coaches work with as many as 50 to 100 clients or more at any one time. (We’ll let you do the math.)
However, these rates vary based on experience, location, and offerings (such as one-on-one vs. group coaching).
Plus, total income also depends on many additional factors, including your levels of interest and motivation, the time you can commit, and the results you can deliver.
If you’re going to talk about nutrition, you really need to know what you’re talking about.
But you probably guessed that part.
You also need to know about coaching, psychology, and behavior change.
While there isn’t one particular certification, it’s best to seek out a training program that:
When deciding on a program, look for one that will do more than simply give you a certification that you can put on your wall and add to your title. You want one that not only teaches you about nutrition but also sets you up to start coaching, with confidence, on the day you graduate.
We’re obviously biased, but we believe the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification is the best place to start. That’s because our program checks all of those boxes, teaching you both the science and the art of nutrition coaching.
By the end of the self-paced course, coaches understand cell metabolism, the GI tract, energy balance, macro and micronutrients, fluid balance, and the importance of stress management and sleep quality.
Plus, they know how to use that knowledge to inspire their clients to make consistent changes to what, how much, and how they eat, as well as how they move, sleep, and recover.
We could go on and on about the many benefits of a PN certification. But, like we said, we’re biased.
So how about this? If you’re interested in learning more hop on over to our Level 1 certification page.
And no matter where you ultimately learn how to become a nutrition coach, we’re rooting for you.
Learning how to coach clients, patients, friends, or family members through healthy eating and lifestyle changes—in a way that’s personalized for their unique body, goals, preferences, and lifestlye—is both an art and a science.
If you’d like to learn more about both, consider the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification. The next group kicks off shortly.
What’s it all about?
The Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification is the world’s most respected nutrition education program. It gives you the knowledge, systems, and tools you need to really understand how food influences a person’s health and fitness. Plus the ability to turn that knowledge into a thriving coaching practice.
Developed over 15 years, and proven with over 100,000 clients and patients, the Level 1 curriculum stands alone as the authority on the science of nutrition and the art of coaching.
Whether you’re already mid-career, or just starting out, the Level 1 Certification is your springboard to a deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, and the ability to turn what you know into results.
[Of course, if you’re already a student or graduate of the Level 1 Certification, check out our Level 2 Certification Master Class. It’s an exclusive, year-long mentorship designed for elite professionals looking to master the art of coaching and be part of the top 1% of health and fitness coaches in the world.]
We’ll be opening up spots in our next Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020.
If you want to find out more, we’ve set up the following presale list, which gives you two advantages.
If you’re ready for a deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, and the ability to turn what you know into results… this is your chance to see what the world’s top professional nutrition coaching system can do for you.
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