October 2020 - Banting Buddies

Article written by Merle Westcott – Banting Buddies coach in Durban

In 2014 I started my journey as a Banting Buddies coach, and the passion and satisfaction I get from helping others heal their bodies is why I continue to coach.

As Banting coaches we often take flack – many believe we are not necessary because:

we charge for our services
the information is all available on the internet
anyone can lose weight Banting if they just join a support group or follow the instructions in a book

For many people, this may be true. They follow generic guidelines and have incredible success. Well done to them – what then happens is that when people are not losing weight, the same people who have been successful often jump in and give advice. They now consider themselves experts as they have lost weight. They accuse people of cheating, tell them if they stick to the generic rules they will lose weight and the person often loses motivation as they don’t improve and give up. What they fail to realise is that we have to heal the body first, and weight loss will then follow. Read more

DISCLAIMER

Our coaching programmes, consultations and support groups are for educational and informational purposes only, and merely seek to help the client understand the Banting approach to eating and weight loss. Banting Buddies coaches do not dispense medical advice, make diagnoses or treat medical conditions. People are to use the information provided by Banting Buddies at their own discretion. Neither the coach nor Banting Buddies can be held liable for any outcome resulting directly or indirectly from the coaching process. If you suffer from a medical condition, it is suggested that you speak to your doctor before starting one of our programmes. The coaching relationship is about you, the client, taking full responsibility for your actions, and your health. Banting Buddies do not guarantee any results.