Ozempic & GLP-1 Diet & Fitness Coaching : Protect Muscle, Keep Your Results.
Most people on GLP-1 medications lose weight. What they don’t expect is losing the wrong kind — studies show GLP-1 weight loss can come from lean muscle rather than fat.
This program is built around one goal: Making sure that doesn’t happen to you.
These drugs suppress appetite, your health and physique depend on what you eat and how you train on them.
Douglas Chironno M.S. RDN, helps adults on semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1s lose fat without losing muscle while intelligently staying well nourished.
Why Resistance Training and Nutrition Coaching is Non-Negotiable on GLP-1s
Protect your muscle: Appetite drops fast on GLP-1s. It is important to prioritize protein. Without adequate protein and progressive resistance training your body will draw energy from muscle tissue to meet its energy demands. That means:
Loss of muscle mass and definition
Reduced resting metabolism
The “deflated” appearance common in unsupported GLP-1 users
Increased risk of fatigue, joint issues and postural decline.
You must keep an eye on macronutrients, weights and training volume as dose and appetite changes on these drugs.
GLP-1s are not just about singular weight loss, they are intended to aid in an overall better metabolic health plan.
What a GLP Program Includes
Comprehensive Assessment
A full review of your health history, current dose and side effects, body metrics, movement screen, and dietary patterns. This is the foundation everything else is built on.
GLP-1 Nutrition Protocol
Protein targets calibrated to your body composition and dose schedule. A practical meal framework — no obsessive calorie counting — with specific guidance for dining out, social events, and low-appetite days. Micronutrient and hydration support to address common GLP-1 deficiencies.
Structured Resistance Training
2–4 sessions per week built around compound lifts with emphasis on glutes, hamstrings, back, and shoulders. Progressive overload adjusted to your caloric intake so you’re training hard without overreaching. Posture and core work integrated throughout.
Check ins
Regular check-ins tracking weight, measurements, energy, appetite, and recovery. Micro-adjustments to nutrition and training volume as your dose evolves. Real-time support for the situations that derail most programs.
Who this is for
Your on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Rybelsus, or a GLP-1/ GIP prescribed by your physician.
You want safe visible fat loss without the “sunken face and hollow look” - that comes from losing muscle alongside it.
You prefer clear, actionable plans over generic advice and guesswork.
You are based in NYC or open to remote coaching and a plan with accountability
Your Coach
Douglas Chironno, MS, RDN, CPT
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist · Certified Personal Trainer · Manhattan, NYC
The combination of an RDN and a CPT in one coach is uncommon. It means your nutrition protocol and your training program are designed together — not handed off between two professionals who’ve never spoken. Every recommendation is calibrated to work in concert, adjusted in real time as your medication and body change.
With your consent, coordination with your prescribing physician is available.
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Will GLP-1s cause muscle loss?
They can indirectly; if protein and strength training are neglected. We prioritize protein targets progressive resistance so you lose mostly fat while keeping lean mass and shape.
I’m not hungry on Ozempic - how do I hit protein?
We prioritize small high protein snacks first and timing strategies that work with in your lifestyle parameters.
Can I train hard on a GLP-1?
Yes with the right training volume and nutrients. We prioritize training efficiency to match your calorie intake.Do you work with my doctor?
Yes. With your consent we can coordinate with your prescriber.
Is this medical care?
This is nutrition and fitness coaching. We do not diagnose, treat or prescribe. Always follow your physician’s advice.
Yorkville Nutrition LLC provides nutrition and fitness coaching led by a Registered Dietitian and Certified Fitness Coach. We do not prescribe or modify medications. All GLP-1 medications mentioned are registered trademarks of their own respective owners and are mentioned for educational purposes only. Clients should consult their prescribing clinician regarding all medical related decisions.