Weight Loss Services
- Teri Funk, RD

Examples of More Ways I Can Help You
(Updated Jan. 11, 2025)
General tasks:​
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Identify problems and possible root causes of them and discuss solutions.
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Write goals and help you to reach them safely.
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List the pros and cons of something (e.g. saturated fat).
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Help you to make a decision, like by describing various options.
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Check if something (e.g. a product) is appropriate for you or explain how to use it.
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Recommend something to you, like a supplement if you’re unable to meet your needs with food.
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Help to improve your skills (e.g. mindfulness).
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Find/read information.
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Give my opinion, like by writing a review of a product.
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Change formats.
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E.g. Change recipes from a written to a typed format.
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E.g. Translate audio/text by using free apps and finding definitions.
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Type detailed session notes and share them with you.
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E.g. Type answers for your list of questions.
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Human body and health:
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Describe:
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What affects calories in and out and how to be in a true calorie deficit or maintenance per day or week.
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Ways to build muscles, reduce excess water weight, or assess your body (e.g. composition).
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How to enhance the health of your hair, skin, and nails.
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How the human body works.
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Discuss medications (e.g. Ozempic) or supplements (e.g. probiotics).
Nutrition:
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Explain effective ways to reduce hunger.
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Discuss nutrients (e.g. sources and benefits of fiber/vitamins), intuitive/mindful eating, or studies.
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Discuss how people/society (e.g. diet culture) may affect you and create solutions as needed.
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Look at areas (e.g. in your home) and suggest ways to adjust them.
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E.g. Change how you store food so it’s easier to make healthy choices.
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Find information about breastfeeding or lactation.
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Check for swallowing issues while you consume fluid/food.
Food:
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Help to reduce how often you overeat food.
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Describe the benefits of certain foods, such as vegetables and beans.
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Discuss food components (e.g. alcohol, antioxidants, caffeine, or sweeteners) and types (e.g. fermented food).
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Find information about how to grow a food garden.
Mental health and stress:
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Provide emotional support.
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Describe some ways to relax (e.g. meditation), regulate emotions, or tolerate distress.
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Increase your motivation and commitment.
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Help to list your values and other good qualities.
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Help you to feel more satisfied with who you are, what you look like, and what your life is like.
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E.g. Discuss self-worth, acceptance, or gratitude.
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Physical activities:
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Plan which activities (e.g. movements, games, chores, or basic workouts) to do and when to do them.
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E.g. Discuss ways to move more often or intensely during your daily routine, like when watching TV.
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Find videos/guides about how to do activities.
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Calculate how many calories you may burn during activities.
Sleep:
Explain ways to adjust your food intake, night routine, and other aspects to improve your sleep.
Medical tests/procedures:
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Explain your test results (e.g. blood A1C or ketones) and how to prevent/treat low or high levels.
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Help you to prepare for a test/procedure (e.g. surgery) and recover from it.
Resources:
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Find or discuss resources.
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Share resources at https://wellresourced.com/vendor/teri-funk-rd/ that I created.
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Create or improve resources, such as handouts, instructions, diagrams, templates (e.g. in a document or spreadsheet), posters, blogs, books, flash cards, slideshows, videos, classes, programs, or websites.
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Draw pictures or take photos and improve them.
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Make learning activities (e.g. for children).
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Create tools (e.g. survey or quiz).
Other people:
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Communicate with someone (e.g. your doctor).
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Help groups of people.
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E.g. Talk in a podcast or a live video event in social media.
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E.g. Help in person at or near Westmount Mall, like by teaching information in a walking group or at a potluck, festival, or cooking class.
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Refer you to other service providers as needed.