Introduction: My Methodology
Approach
My methodology is built and developed on two critical foundational components...sustainability and the economics of change. When developing an individualized program, we must prioritize these two components as they influence program design and true feasibility. Before designing a program we must consider various factors that play a major role in client compliance, success, and failure. We must look at lifestyle, special individual needs, and practicality. These variables all have to be acknowledged in order to not only achieve short-term success but long-term sustained results.
Sustainability Component
Sustainability looks at whether a current or proposed practice can be endured over an extended period of time without producing negative or diminishing returns. This means eliminating practices that may exceed an individuals capacity, both physically and mentally. If we engage in a unmanageable situation it will eventually produce undesirable conditions... burnout, boredom, confusion, fatigue, and cumulative injury. Sustainability is the mortar in the brick wall, it holds everything together. If we don't have sustainable and manageable practices the program will all come crashing down.
Economics of Change Component
Economics of change assesses how many resources (time, money, energy, commitment, etc.) are used and whether the resources used produce a net positive gain or loss. This is a client cost benefit analysis. A simplistic way to look at this is to think efficiency. Are resources used wisely? It's about minimal investment that equals maximum results and ROI (Return On Investment). This principle is crazy important. We don't want to bombard your lifestyle with invasive changes and high opportunity cost, but rather minimize them with the appropriate programming.
These principles are so critical and must be the focal point when designing, implementing, maintaining, and analyzing the success of a program. This is the reason why my programs are so successful, they address the real issues other programs do not acknowledge - the long-term.
System based approach
When programing for nutrition and exercise I use a systems based approach. This approach views all things as one, a system. This is an effective way to evaluate and implement program design because it allows us to monitor all moving parts as each component has a direct or indirect effect on one another.
This system uses a series of steps that seamlessly guide the client through the process of understanding proper practices. This is important so the client feels comfortable as well as understands why certain steps are taken and for what reason. This is how we solidify sustainable change. Programs vary based on personal goals, special needs, and conditions.
Helping people achieve the unexpected. I love to deliver results to others when they have been misled via gimmick programs and misinformed professionals.
