GLP-1 Nutrition Counseling
Program
GLP-1 Program
Maximize Weight Loss
Protein & Muscle Preservation
Food Strategies for GI Comfort
Registered Dietitian Coaching
Licensed medical partners
Custom Meal Plans
Exercise Guidance
Personalized nutrition support from a Registered Dietitian for adults taking or considering a GLP-1 medication, whether it's prescribed by their own healthcare provider or by an independent provider through our contracted medical partners. The program focuses on protein, muscle preservation, comfortable eating and habits that last.
What Is GLP-1 Nutrition Counseling?
GLP-1 nutrition counseling is one-on-one support from a Registered Dietitian for people taking a GLP-1 medication.
It helps clients eat enough protein and nutrients when appetite is low, preserve muscle, manage digestive side effects through food choices, and build habits that support long-term health. Nutrition Coaching Center does not prescribe medication. Medication is prescribed and managed by the client’s own healthcare provider or by an independent licensed provider through our medical partners.
GLP-1 medications can change appetite quickly. Many people find they feel full after a few bites, lose interest in foods they used to enjoy, or simply forget to eat. That can make it hard to get enough protein, fiber, fluids, vitamins and minerals, and low protein intake can lead to muscle loss along with fat loss.
A dietitian helps turn smaller appetites into well-built meals. Kevin Grodnitzky, MS, RDN, CDES, LDN, creates a plan that puts protein and key nutrients first, eases common digestive complaints with practical food strategies, and builds routines that keep working if the client’s dose or treatment plan changes later.
What the GLP-1 Nutrition Counseling
Program Covers
Maximize Weight Loss
Maximize weight loss with personalized nutrition counseling that supports healthy habits, preserves muscle, and enhances GLP-1 results.
Protein & Muscle Preservation
Daily protein targets, easy high-protein options for small appetites, and meal timing that supports lean muscle and strength.
Managing Side Effects With Food
Practical strategies for nausea, constipation, reflux and fullness: portion size, eating pace, fiber, fluids and which foods tend to sit better.
Personalized Meal Plans
Meal and snack plans sized for a reduced appetite that still cover protein, fiber, fluids, vitamins and minerals.
Exercise Guidance
Strength-focused activity recommendations from a dietitian who is also a certified personal trainer, to support muscle and metabolism.
One-on-One Coaching
Regular check-ins to review progress, adjust the plan as appetite changes and keep habits on track between visits.
Long-Term Habit Plan
Eating and activity routines designed to last, so clients have a plan in place if their provider adjusts or ends treatment.
Why Nutrition Still Matters on a GLP-1
A GLP-1 medication can make it easier to eat less, but it does not decide what a person eats. The quality of those smaller meals has a big effect on how people feel and on their long-term health.
Protein protects muscle
When total food intake drops, protein often drops with it. Muscle supports strength, mobility, balance and a healthy metabolism, especially after age 40. A dietitian sets protein targets and shows clients how to reach them with foods that are easy to eat in small portions.
Small meals need to be nutrient-dense
With less room on the plate, every meal counts. The plan focuses on fiber, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and fluids to help prevent gaps in vitamins and minerals and to support regular digestion.
Habits carry results forward
Treatment plans change over time. Clients who build solid eating and exercise habits during treatment are better prepared to maintain their progress if their dose is adjusted or their medication is stopped by their provider.
Is This Program a Good Fit?
GLP-1 Nutrition Counseling is designed for adults who:
- Want to maximize their weight loss
- Already take a GLP-1 medication prescribed by their own healthcare provider
- Are interested in a GLP-1 and would like a medical evaluation through our independent medical partners
- Are about to start a GLP-1 and want a nutrition plan in place from day one
- Are unsure what to eat now that their appetite has changed
- Want to protect muscle, strength and energy
- Want food-based strategies for digestive side effects
- Want a long-term plan for maintaining progress
What This Program Does Not Include
This is a nutrition and coaching program. Nutrition Coaching Center does not prescribe, supply or adjust medication. Questions about dosing, side effects that need medical attention, or changes to treatment should always go to the client’s prescribing provider, whether that’s their own provider or one through our medical partners.
Two Ways to Start the GLP-1 Program
The nutrition program is the same either way: protein targets, meal plans, side-effect strategies, exercise guidance and one-on-one coaching with Kevin. The only difference is who manages the medication.
1. You already have a prescribing provider
Your GLP-1 stays with your own healthcare provider. Kevin focuses on nutrition and coaching and adjusts your plan as your appetite, dose or goals change.
2. You’re interested in a GLP-1 but don’t have a provider
Nutrition Coaching Center can connect you with an independent, licensed healthcare provider through our contracted medical partners for a medical evaluation. That provider decides whether a GLP-1 is appropriate for you and handles any prescribing, dosing and follow-up. Kevin supports your nutrition throughout. You can talk through this option during your free consultation.
Prefer a medication-free approach?
The 12-Week Weight Loss Transformation Program is dietitian-led and does not include medication.
How GLP-1 Nutrition Counseling Works
Free Consultation
A short call to talk about current treatment, whether a medical evaluation makes sense, your goals and any challenges with eating.
Comprehensive Assessment
Kevin reviews health history, current medications as reported by the client, lab results, eating patterns, symptoms and activity.
Personalized Nutrition Plan
A meal plan built around protein targets, nutrient needs, food preferences and strategies for comfortable eating.
Ongoing Coaching
Follow-up sessions by secure video adjust the plan as appetite, dose or goals change.
Work With Kevin Grodnitzky
MS, LDN · REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST · Certified Personal Trainer
Kevin is a Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator with a Master’s degree in Nutrition and more than 20 years of experience.
His background in diabetes care, weight management and exercise makes him well suited to helping clients get the most from their nutrition during GLP-1 treatment.
GLP-1 Nutrition Counseling FAQs
No. Registered Dietitians do not prescribe medication. This program provides nutrition counseling for clients whose GLP-1 is prescribed and managed by their own healthcare provider. Clients who don’t have a prescriber can be referred to an independent licensed provider through our medical partners for an evaluation.
Protein needs depend on body size, age, activity level and health conditions. A dietitian calculates a personal target and builds meals and snacks that make it realistic to reach, even with a smaller appetite.
Smaller meals, eating slowly, limiting greasy or very rich foods, staying hydrated and gradually adjusting fiber often help. The plan is tailored to each client’s symptoms. Severe or ongoing symptoms should be reported to the prescribing provider.
There is no single plan that works for everyone. The most effective approach puts protein first, includes fiber and fluids, and fits the client’s food preferences. Kevin builds a custom plan rather than a generic list of foods.
No. Clients can start nutrition counseling at any point. Those who don’t yet have a prescriber can discuss a medical evaluation through our partners during their free consultation.
Regular activity, especially strength training, helps preserve muscle. Kevin provides exercise guidance matched to each client’s fitness level, as long as their healthcare provider has cleared them for activity.
Yes. Starting nutrition counseling before or at the beginning of treatment helps clients set up good protein, hydration and meal habits from the first week.
Yes. Sessions are held by secure video.” This matches Kevin’s request to pull back on in-person language.
Get More From Your Nutrition During Treatment
Schedule a free consultation to talk with Kevin about building a protein-focused, comfortable eating plan that supports your health now and long term.
Schedule a Free ConsultationAll medication decisions are made by the client's own licensed healthcare provider or by an independent licensed provider through our medical partners.