EP292: Coaching with a Food Plan with Nan Saysana

Health Coach Conversations

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Nan Saysana, a life coach and former English teacher turned bodybuilding enthusiast. Nan shares her insights on how food plans can help individuals achieve their health goals and create a healthier, happier relationship with food.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What is a Food Plan?: How food plans differ from traditional diets and why they focus on flexibility and sustainability.
• Overcoming External and Internal Challenges: Strategies for managing real-world setbacks and personal obstacles to sticking to a food plan.
• The Importance of Planning Ahead: How pre-decisions and planning help eliminate food cravings and build trust in oneself.
• Cravings Coaching vs. Weight Loss Coaching: Why Nan focuses on cravings management rather than prescribing diets.

Memorable Quotes

• “Learning to trust yourself feels even better than fitting into small jeans.”
• “Plan ahead of time so that all the negotiations and debates are over before you start eating.”
• “Life is 50-50. There are ups and downs, and part of the plan is to expect what might go wrong.”

Bio

Nan Saysana was once an English teacher in Paris who struggled with binge eating as a response to stress. Her personal transformation led her to become a certified life and weight-loss coach. Now 50 years old, Nan has achieved her dream of becoming a bodybuilder and helps clients worldwide overcome cravings and stick to food plans that support their health goals. For the past five years, Nan has coached over 50 clients weekly online through The Life Coach School, working from her Paris flat alongside her adorable cat, Eva.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• 3 Easy Steps to Stick to Your Chocolate Plan Today: Get the Freebie.

• Nan Saysana’s Website: thecravingscoach.fr

Links to Resources:

• Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com

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