With the high rate of lifestyle related diseases in Dubai, most people here are looking to boost their health and overall wellbeing. So, now has never been a better time to invest in your own health with health coaching; here are four key reasons you may need a health coach.

1.Nothing has worked so far: If you are considering a health coach, the likelihood is that you’ve probably tried a diet or tried “being healthy”by exercising, but it has not worked and you feel run down or can’t lose that excess fat. Hiring a health coach should help you to finally get the results desired whether it weight loss, improving energy levels, or reducing stress.

2.You don’t understand why you have gained weight: A lot of the time in Dubai, we feel as though we are eating well and exercising, but may have put on a few kilos. The reasons will vary for each person. For example, you may simply not be sleeping enough, you may be low in vitamin D, or you simply may be too sedentary even though you go to the gym. A health coach will educate you on your current lifestyle and health and educate you on simple tips that you can sustain to improve your health.

3.Surrounded by temptation: Let’s be honest, there probably isn’t a city in the world with more temptation—the fast food, fantastic restaurant openings, and social obligations. A health coach will support you and help you plan going out so that it does not damage your lifestyle and can be sustained as part of your health journey.

4.Stressed out and don’t have time for yourself: It is difficult to make good lifestyle decisions when we are busy with work, socializing, and generally dealing with expat life. A coach takes away a lot of the guesswork and “thinking”and will help streamline good lifestyle in your everyday routine.

(Written by: Ankit Ruia, co-founder of The Health Concierge — a Dubai-based wellness company that offers one-on-one health coaching to help people become healthier and happier; book a consultation by emailing ankit@thc.ae)