A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health. What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?
- Communicate that exercise and weight loss can increase insulin sensitivity.
- Refer them back to a dietitian for a revised dietary plan.
- Add a day of mind-body activity to the program.
- Indicate that they will start losing weight in the next few weeks.