Macro Coach Behavioral Coaching and Adherence Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client sends a check-in message stating, 'I know I need to eat more protein, but I just don't feel like it.
I'm struggling to hit my numbers.' Which response best exemplifies the principle of Motivational Interviewing?

Accepted Answer

On one hand, you know increasing protein is important for your goals, but on the other hand, it feels like a real chore right now. What are some of the difficulties you're facing?

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You have to be more disciplined. If you don't hit your protein, you won't see the results you want.

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Try adding a protein shake after your workout. It's an easy way to get 25 grams without much effort.

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Don't worry about it this week. Just focus on hitting your calorie goal and we can try again on protein next week.

Question 2

Which of the following coaching actions is most effective for building a client's self-efficacy in nutrition adherence?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating with the client to set a small, achievable process goal, such as packing their lunch three times during the upcoming week.

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Providing the client with research articles explaining the benefits of their nutrition plan.

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Sharing success stories from other clients who have achieved similar goals.

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Creating a highly detailed and prescriptive meal plan for the client to follow exactly.

Question 3

A client who has been adherent for several weeks has an unplanned, high-calorie weekend due to a social event. They express feelings of failure and guilt. How should a coach frame this event to best support long-term adherence?

Accepted Answer

As a 'lapse' and a valuable learning opportunity to strategize for future events.

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As a 'relapse' that requires a stricter plan next week to compensate.

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As a 'failure' that highlights the client's need for better willpower.

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As an 'anomaly' that should be ignored to avoid focusing on the negative.

Question 4

A client consistently uses 'all-or-nothing' thinking, stating, 'I ate one piece of pizza, so I've ruined my diet for the day. I might as well eat the rest of it.' Which technique is a coach using by responding, 'If you got one flat tire, would you slash the other three?'

Accepted Answer

Cognitive reframing.

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Active listening.

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Goal setting.

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Developing discrepancy.

Question 5

According to the 'Habit Loop' model, a coach can best help a client establish a new, positive habit by helping them identify and modify which three components?

Accepted Answer

Cue, Routine, and Reward.

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Motivation, Action, and Consistency.

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Goal, Strategy, and Outcome.

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Trigger, Behavior, and Consequence.

Question 6

A client is consistently struggling to adhere to their plan on weekends. Which of the following is the most effective first step for a coach to take?

Accepted Answer

Ask open-ended questions to collaboratively explore the specific barriers and triggers the client faces on weekends.

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Give the client a stricter, more detailed weekend meal plan.

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Suggest the client increase their activity to offset higher weekend calories.

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Advise the client to avoid all social situations that involve food.

A client sends a check-in message stating, 'I know I need to eat more protein, but I just don't feel like it.I'm struggling to hit my numbers.' Which response best exemplifies the principle of Motivational Interviewing?

A client sends a check-in message stating, 'I know I need to eat more protein, but I just don't feel like it.
I'm struggling to hit my numbers.' Which response best exemplifies the principle of Motivational Interviewing?