ACE Health Coach Certification Practice Test

How should a trainer assist a female client who has regained weight after starting to date?

1. Assist her in developing strategies for increasing exercise and reducing calories when she is alone

2. Work with her to identify ways she could include more active recreation and healthy eating with the new person in her life

3. Congratulate her on her new relationship and tell her not to worry about such a small weight gain

4. Help her to seriously consider whether being in this relationship is in her best interest

The correct answer is: Work with her to identify ways she could include more active recreation and healthy eating with the new person in her life

The best option involves working with the client to find ways to incorporate more active recreation and healthy eating into her new relationship. This approach recognizes that lifestyle changes, such as starting a relationship, can impact health and fitness goals. Rather than focusing solely on exercise and calorie reduction in isolation, this response promotes the idea that healthy behaviors can be integrated into social activities. By collaborating with the client to include her partner in physical activities—like walking, hiking, or cooking healthy meals together—the trainer can help her sustain or even enhance her health goals without feeling the need to sacrifice her new social life. Such strategies not only address the immediate concern of weight gain but also foster enjoyable experiences that can lead to long-term habits. This approach is more holistic and aligns better with the principles of health coaching, which emphasize sustainable lifestyle changes rather than restrictive practices. The other options fall short of providing the support needed in this situation. For example, simply suggesting actions to take when alone overlooks the social context that affects her behavior. Congratulating her without addressing the concern may minimize her feelings and make it harder for her to engage in necessary lifestyle adjustments. Focusing on the relationship's suitability could lead to unnecessary stress and may not address the root of the weight regain effectively.