GLP-1 Lifestyle Routines
GLP-1 medicines can change appetite, digestion, and eating patterns. Coaching helps you build routines that support steady progress,
protect muscle, and stay consistent alongside your prescribing clinician.
Education only. I do not diagnose, prescribe, provide medical nutrition therapy, or interpret labs.
Updated:
- Book using the button below.
- In booking notes/intake, write: GLP-1. Add HSA/FSA (LMN) if exploring reimbursement.
- If local, add: Local Access (Purdue/Lafayette).
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Also focused on A1c or glucose routines? See
Blood Sugar Lifestyle Support.
Who this is for
- You are on a GLP-1 or discussing it with your clinician
- You want a simple routine for protein, hydration, and strength
- You want consistency when appetite and digestion change
What we focus on (tap to expand)
- Protein rhythm: small repeatable meal structure for low appetite days
- Hydration + digestion comfort: steady fluids, regularity routines, and “when to contact your clinician” plan
- Strength + movement: progressive basics to protect muscle and energy
Medication selection, dosing, and medical decisions stay with your prescribing clinician.
3-phase roadmap (3 to 6 months)
- Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): minimum effective routine (hydration, meals, movement)
- Phase 2 (Weeks 5–12): strengthen protein consistency + progress strength habits
- Phase 3 (Week 13+): relapse prevention + routine resilience
Payment & insurance
- Insurance: coaching is not medical care and is not billed to insurance
- HSA/FSA: receipts available (eligibility is plan-dependent)
- Methods: card payments via Practice Better/Stripe
Support options are shared after your discovery call, based on your goals and timeline.
Optional HSA/FSA reimbursement (LMN)
Some plans may reimburse coaching when supported by a clinician Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed.
- Ask your plan if coaching is reimbursable with an LMN for your diagnosis.
- Share the LMN template with your clinician’s office.
- Submit itemized receipts per your plan’s process.
For clinicians (LMN): what this coaching includes
- Type: health and wellness coaching (behavior change + adherence support)
- Does not include: diagnosis, prescribing, MNT, lab interpretation
- Typical: 3 to 6 months • weekly or biweekly
Clinician note (copy/paste) I recommend Health & Wellness Coaching as part of this patient’s care plan for [diagnosis] and related cardiometabolic risk. Coaching supports lifestyle behavior change and adherence: nutrition routines, hydration habits, physical activity and strength habits, sleep and stress routines, and follow-through with labs and visits. This service does not include diagnosis, prescribing, medical nutrition therapy, or lab interpretation. Recommended duration: [3 to 6 months] Frequency: [weekly or biweekly] LMN template: https://nbhwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/hsa-and-fsa-update-package.pdf
Coach credentials (education and scope)
- Amen University Elite Brain Health Coach (license-to-teach programs)
- NBHWC board-exam track (coaching competencies & ethics)
- NASM specialization studies (scope-aligned)
- IIN Health Coach training + ongoing CE in metabolic and midlife health
Learning library (optional)
FAQs
Is this medical advice?
No. This is educational coaching. Please work with your clinician for prescriptions, labs, and diagnosis.
Is it virtual or in-person?
Virtual-first (U.S.) via secure video. In-person is available by request in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Can I build muscle on a GLP-1?
Yes. Pair progressive strength training with protein anchors and solid sleep.
Do you accept HSA/FSA?
Receipts are available. Eligibility is plan-dependent, so please confirm with your plan.
Scope note: Coaching is educational and supportive. I do not diagnose, prescribe, provide medical nutrition therapy, or interpret labs.
Your clinician manages diagnosis, testing, and medication decisions.