1. How Did You Feel About Your Nutrition This Week?

This question gives insight into your client's mindset and emotional relationship with food. It can reveal hidden guilt, pride, stress, or confidence that numbers alone can’t show.

2. What Went Well with Your Eating Habits?

Highlighting wins reinforces positive behavior. It helps build momentum and encourages clients to keep doing what works.

3. Did You Face Any Nutrition Challenges or Cravings?

This opens the door for honest conversations about snacking, emotional eating, social events, or missed meals and gives you the chance to offer practical strategies.

4. How Was Your Energy Throughout the Week?

Energy levels can be a direct reflection of nutritional intake, sleep, hydration, and stress. It’s an indirect but powerful way to spot deficiencies or habits that need tweaking.

5. How Many Meals Did You Eat at Home vs. Eating Out?

This helps track how much control your client had over their food choices. It's also a subtle way to nudge clients toward more home-cooked, intentional meals.

6. Did You Log Your Food or Follow Your Meal Plan?

If your clients are tracking food, this question provides accountability. If not, it's still useful to check whether they followed your guidelines or made their own adaptations.

7. Were There Any Social Events or Situations That Affected Your Nutrition?

This helps you understand the real-life obstacles they’re dealing with, like family dinners, parties, or travel and helps you coach them for better outcomes next time.

8. Are You Feeling Satisfied and Full After Meals?

This question digs into satiety and can flag under-eating or overly restrictive dieting. It’s also great for opening up conversations about portion sizes, fiber, or protein intake.

9. How Is Your Digestion (Bloating, Bowel Movements, Etc.)?

Often overlooked, digestion is a window into how well the body is handling the foods they’re eating. It’s important to bring it up even if clients don’t mention it themselves.

10. Is There Anything You’d Like to Change or Work on Next Week?

This question invites collaboration and puts clients in the driver’s seat, helping them take ownership of their journey. It also sets a natural next step for your coaching.

Bonus Tip

If you’re still using spreadsheets or Google Forms for client check-ins, it might be time to upgrade. A streamlined tool like HubFit.io makes check-ins easy for both you and your clients. With reminders, progress tracking, and customizable questions, it's built to boost engagement and save time.