@Patricia Walters lovely insights! I agree 12 weeks without change is rare. The original post is working from the general insight that someone seeking and working with a health coach, themselves, believe they stand to achieve improvements with their metabolic health. If they enter with the goal of positive change yet see a 3 month stall or negative outcomes, that's where the conversation could alter, in my opinion. Is it a beneficial symbiotic relationship at that point? Surely dynamics of the relationship play a part, but results are the end goal. Any added thoughts?

@Patricia Walters love this! If they WANT directions they aren't ready for self guidance and self control. Maybe at first short term but long term this isn't viable

Love it! I must say, this rant was very insightful and educational! Modern environments being acknowledged as toxic is not discussed nearly enough. Of course food makes a difference, but environment can also flood the body with a cascade of toxins which you listed above. In our household kitchen, we use glass wood and iron. No chemicals or no plastics. Can't think of the last time I used a microwave, as I believe that's yet another toxic tool used far too often in homes.