This is how this new client, in his 40s, started the conversation. His life had recently changed, he was on his own, on holiday, and decided to try a "different" kind of massage.
Our conversation ended up being quite informative. He was surprised to learn that fasting with coffee might not be the best approach. In my view, backed by scientific evidence, caffeine contributes to the loss of magnesium and calcium from the body, encourages dehydration, and can affect heart function and rhythm.
Despite fasting one day a week, drinking only water and coffee, eating three meals a day, and exercising regularly, he wasn't lean, in fact, he carried some extra weight.After understanding his eating habits a bit better, I suggested a few adjustments that would help improve both his health and his physical appearance. Even so, I had the sense there was more to the story than what he was sharing with me.
He enjoyed the massage, it was a good experience, he managed to relax, and he learned how to improve his health through diet and, above all, through better hydration habits.
This client stepped outside his comfort zone, dared to try something new, and was happy with the outcome. It was, without a doubt, a great way to start his holiday.
