Coaching keeps me accountable. It gives me the extra edge I need to make sure that I focus on myself and my long term goals and not give in to instantaneous feelings of want or need. Now that’s not to say that I don’t indulge every now and then, I absolutely do. But having a coach is kind of like having that little angel on your shoulder asking, do I really need this. And not only that, a coach doesn’t just help you with your food choices, they help you navigate the emotions, the difficulty the changing of habits, and all of the stuff that comes with changing your lifestyle. It’s not an easy thing to do and having someone guide you and be on your side helps tremendously.