Gimme Gimme

It was well past leaving time for me at work today. One of the younger sales reps approached me about a lady who was asking for advice at the front of the club. Something about getting a stitch in the side. It was the second time someone brought this up today. I told Ashley I would go and speak with her up front. Bryan said, "Are you sure Kelly? We have to get going". I shrugged my shoulders and said I would help best I could. She was sitting up front. Clearly, she was a little *off*. I approached her, introduced myself to her and ask her what I could help her with. She began listing off a bunch of physical ailments that she was experiencing. I nodded my head, fully present and listening attentively. When she was done, I asked if her GP had her on medication for her fibromyalgia. She shook her head. I asked her what recommendations he or she had made in regards to her physical ailments. Apparently her GP suggested the Zone Diet. Now it was me shaking my head. I explained to her that I was not a doctor and could not provide her with medical help, but that surely as with most physical ailments exercise would help alleviate some of them, but for certain things she certainly would have to do what felt right for her, albeit seeing her doctor or looking within (that confused the hell out of her). She began asking questions about nutrition, what I felt about low-carb diets and what not. I explained quite matter-of-factly that life should not be about depriving oneself of anything. And that moderation was key. I informed her of a nutrition program we offer but that it would be an additional cost, and that I would do my best to offer her a discounted rate if needed. She said, well isn't that included in the $10 a month promotion? I have to pay extra for nutritional help?! She appeared to be flabbergasted at this! She then continued to ask questions more specific than I had the time to explain, obviously looking for free advice. Why is it that everyone is looking for the quick fix? To be told what to do, when to do it and how to do it? Excuse me, can you tell me which way to enlightenment?