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Originally Posted by Nolawhodatchick
Congrats on your wonderful WIs, Stargirl and KitKat.
KitKat, the situation you described with your coach is sad. I am beginning to see IPs perspective on terminating people who go off protocol, though. Don't like the word cheat, I think of it as deviating from protocol which is like a carefully balanced exact science. I think some don't get that the plan doesn't work the same way if you "cheat", and maybe won't work at all. It is an expensive plan. If one isn't following protocol, IP can't ensure they will lose weight consistent with typical plan results and get their money's worth. IP and clinics have to protect themselves/reputation from people who alter the protocol, still expect the great results that IP promises, and then get upset when it doesn't happen. I don't think coaches should scold over minor deviations and lecture clients like children. But if someone really won't follow protocol, what to do? Two chances is very strict, but where to draw the line? 6? 10? If they say 10, will some automatically assume they can go off protocol 10 times with no impact?
In a perfect world, all coaches would be great and could motivate clients to stay 100%, and all clients would get whatever support they needed (here or otherwise). But in the real world, what is the best solution? I really don't know but I see IP's dilemma. I read the archives a lot and see many posts that talk about cheating early on with dead tickers after only 5 or 10 lbs lost.
I agree!! It was in my packet that I received when I signed up that you were allow two times of not following protocol and you would be asked to leave the program.
There are so many people that don't take it seriously, think they can modify, etc., and then will blame the diet when it doesn't work.
Also, the talk of terrible of coaches - - - I am sure there are coaches that aren't great and centers that aren't the best, just like with anything in life there are doctors, clerks, teachers, engineers, etc. that dont' always excel in their jobs either - - - but I honestly think - - - it is what you make of it - what is the dieter putting forth? I also sense that there are times, people dont' ask the questions or ask for further clarification and then blame the coach/center.