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GLP-1 · Perimenopause & Menopause · Winnipeg
GLP-1 Weight Loss Support for Women in Perimenopause & Menopause
Lose fat. Protect muscle. Get stronger. Build results that last.
Personalized 1:1 coaching for women using a physician-prescribed GLP-1 (Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro) through perimenopause and menopause — built around nutrition, protein, strength training and muscle preservation, not just a smaller number on the scale. Your weekly relationship is with one of GFIT's 29+ certified health & fitness coaches, backed by monthly 1:1 sessions with 50+ registered health professionals, including Registered Dietitians.
5.0★750+ reviews
50+Registered pros
29+Certified coaches
20K+Clients coached
Often covered by extended benefits, NIHB, VAC, and CAF
Trusted by Winnipeg physicians & providers: QDoc · IMD Medical Clinic · East St. Paul Medical Clinic · Platinum Compound Rx
Julie P.
Menopause & GLP-1 Coach
Quick answer
What is GFIT's GLP-1 and perimenopause coaching?
GFIT Wellness provides personalized online coaching for women in Winnipeg and Manitoba who are using a medically prescribed GLP-1 medication during perimenopause or menopause. Your coach builds the nutrition, protein, strength-training and lifestyle strategy around your medication so you lose fat while protecting muscle, strength and long-term health — not just scale weight. Clients work weekly with a certified health & fitness coach and have monthly access to registered health professionals, including Registered Dietitians. GFIT does not prescribe or manage medication; that stays with your healthcare provider.
Why it's different
Taking a GLP-1 during perimenopause? How you lose the weight matters more than how fast.
During perimenopause, weight loss isn't just about eating less — hormonal changes already affect muscle, fat distribution and recovery, so protecting lean tissue while you lose fat becomes the priority.
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have changed the conversation around weight management. But for women navigating perimenopause, your body is already changing: hormonal shifts during the menopause transition can influence body composition, fat distribution, muscle, sleep, recovery and energy. At the same time, GLP-1 medications can dramatically reduce appetite and food intake. That combination makes how you lose weight increasingly important. At GFIT, our GLP-1 and perimenopause coaching helps you build the nutrition, strength-training and lifestyle foundation to support fat loss while protecting muscle, strength and long-term health.
The approach
Six pieces that turn medication into a lasting result
A GLP-1 can make a calorie deficit easier — but eating dramatically less isn't the same as eating well. We build the foundation that protects your muscle, strength and results.
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StrengthProgressive strength training
A structured resistance-training program that gives your body a reason to keep its muscle while you lose fat — designed around your fitness level, history and recovery.
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Beyond the scaleBody composition, not just weight
We look past scale weight to measurements, photos, strength, training performance, energy and how your body actually changes over time.
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Midlife-informedPerimenopause-informed coaching
Your strategy accounts for the changing realities of midlife — recovery, sleep, stress, body composition and the demands of a full life.
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AccountabilityOngoing accountability
Your coach helps you adjust your plan as your body, appetite, medication journey and goals evolve — week to week.
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MaintenanceLong-term maintenance
The goal isn't only to lose weight while on medication — it's to build the nutrition, training and habits that hold your results for years.
Meet your coaching team
Your GLP-1 & perimenopause coaches
Your weekly relationship is with a coach who understands midlife weight management on a GLP-1 — nutrition, protein, strength and body composition, not just calorie restriction.
Menopause Specialist & GLP-1 Coach
Julie P.
A Certified Menopause Specialist with a GLP-1 Coaching Certification, Julie supports women right at the intersection of GLP-1-assisted weight loss and perimenopause. Her coaching emphasizes nutrition, resistance training, muscle preservation, body composition and sustainable lifestyle change — helping women use GLP-1 treatment as one tool within a much bigger long-term health strategy.
"GLP-1 treatment is one tool. My job is to help you build the nutrition, strength and habits around it so you come out of this stronger — not just smaller."
GLP-1 Support & Metabolic Health
Anna P.
Anna helps women build a structured, sustainable approach to weight loss on a GLP-1, with a focus on metabolic health. Her coaching moves clients beyond simply eating less — prioritizing adequate nutrition, protein, strength training and the behaviours that support healthier body composition.
"Eating less isn't the goal. Eating enough of the right things and training so your body keeps its muscle is."
GLP-1 Support & Major Weight Loss
Amanda C.
Amanda combines GLP-1 weight-loss support with extensive experience helping clients navigate significant, sustainable lifestyle change. She helps women establish realistic nutrition, exercise and behaviour strategies while building the consistency to maintain progress beyond the initial weight-loss phase.
"A GLP-1 can get the weight moving, but it doesn't teach you how to eat, train or stay consistent. That's the part I coach — building realistic nutrition, protein and workout habits around your life so your progress holds long after the weight-loss phase is over."
Coach positioning uses verified credentials and substantiated specialty language. If your primary coach's caseload is full, you'll be matched with another coach whose experience aligns with your goals.
Straight from their clients
What their clients are saying
Real weekly check-ins from women working with our GLP-1 coaches.
★★★★★"I focused a lot on hitting my protein goal this week — and I still got all four workouts in."
Melanie · Anna's client
★★★★★"Being consistent at the gym, lifting heavier — and honestly, my mindset changed too."
Jennifer · Amanda's client
★★★★★"I got in all four good workouts plus five cardio sessions while working a 50-hour week — I feel invincible."
Mary-Anne · Amanda's client
Real client check-ins, shared with consent. Individual results vary. Julie is GFIT's newest GLP-1 & menopause specialist; her consented client check-ins will be added as they come on file.
Don't just lose weight. Build the body you want to keep.
Personalized nutrition, protein and strength coaching built around your GLP-1 and this stage of life — for women across Winnipeg and Manitoba.
Backed by clinical expertise
50+ registered health professionals. One coordinated plan.
Behind your weekly coach, monthly 1:1 sessions with registered professionals — including Registered Dietitians — support the nutrition, recovery and lifestyle side of GLP-1 weight loss:
RD
Registered Dietitians
Protein targets, appetite-loss strategies, nutrient density, hydration, body composition and medically appropriate nutrition alongside GLP-1 treatment.
RSW
Registered Social Workers
Motivation, consistency, body image and moving away from restrictive or all-or-nothing patterns.
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Occupational Therapists
Sleep, recovery, routines and fitting consistent nutrition and training into a busy midlife schedule.
PSY
Psychologists
Clinical psychological support where body-image, eating-related or mental-health concerns require appropriate care.
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Naturopathic Doctors
Overall health and wellness support within their professional scope and alongside existing medical care.
CC
Clinical Counsellors
Confidence, emotional wellbeing and a sustainable relationship with food, training and body change.
Honest scope of practice
What we do and what we honestly don't
GFIT coaches the nutrition, training and lifestyle around your GLP-1. We do not prescribe, dose or manage medication — that stays with your healthcare provider.
What GFIT coaching does
- Weekly 1:1 coaching & personalized programming
- Protein & nutrition strategy built for reduced appetite on a GLP-1
- Progressive resistance training for muscle preservation & strength
- Body-composition-first progress tracking
- Perimenopause-informed recovery, sleep & lifestyle coaching
- Long-term maintenance habits & monthly registered-professional support
What we don't do
- Prescribe, dose, start, stop or adjust GLP-1 or any medication
- Manage medication side effects or make medical decisions
- Diagnose or treat medical or hormonal conditions
- Replace your physician, pharmacist or prescribing provider
- Promise a specific amount of weight loss or a physique by a deadline
- Treat eating disorders outside appropriate professional scope
Your prescribing provider determines your medication strategy; GFIT builds the lifestyle strategy around it. New to intense training or managing a health condition? Check in with your physician first. If restrictive eating or body image is a struggle, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline (1-866-662-1235) can connect you with support.
Insurance & funding
Your registered-professional sessions may be covered.
GFIT includes Registered Dietitians, Registered Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Naturopathic Doctors and Clinical Counsellors. Depending on your benefits plan, eligible monthly 1:1 professional sessions may qualify for reimbursement. GFIT also works with NIHB, VAC and CAF benefits.
- Extended Health
- NIHB
- VAC
- CAF
- Self-pay
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How it works
From "I'm on a GLP-1" to knowing exactly how to eat, train and protect your muscle
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Within a few daysFree discovery call
Tell us about your goals, your GLP-1 journey, your training experience and what you've tried before. We'll explain the program and review your available insurance coverage.
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Within a week
Build your strategy
You're matched with a coach based on your goals and coaching fit. Protein, nutrition, strength training, recovery and progression are built around your body, your appetite and this stage of life.
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OngoingTrain. Fuel. Protect your muscle.
Your coach works with you weekly, reviews progress beyond the scale, and adjusts nutrition and training as your body, appetite and medication journey evolve.
Real women. Real recomposition.
The foundation that makes any weight-loss tool work
These women reached their results through GFIT's coaching foundation — nutrition, strength training and consistency. It's the same foundation we build around your GLP-1, so the weight you lose comes with the strength, health and habits to keep it.
Cindy — 188 → 150 lbs
with Coach Lana"When I first met Coach Lana, I was 188 pounds and facing a health crisis. Today I'm 150 pounds and feeling stronger, healthier and more alive than I have in years. Change is possible — you just have to start."
Tavia — down 71 lbs of body fat
with Coach Anthony"The GFIT community is full of people who cheer for you and celebrate your wins, and firmly help you back up when you're down. I cannot imagine my life without Anthony and GFIT."
Mel — 52 lbs down
with Coach Lana"52 pounds down — but it's so much more than that. I hit the gym almost every morning now and food-prep religiously. You can do hard things, even in the midst of adversity — you just have to start somewhere."
Real client transformations, shared with consent. These are GFIT coaching transformations, not GLP-1 outcomes. Individual results vary — weight loss, body composition and timelines differ for everyone, with or without medication.
What our clients say
Losing weight is the start. Keeping the strength is the win.
Real GFIT clients on hitting their protein, lifting heavier, keeping their energy and holding onto their results — exactly what matters most on a GLP-1.
★★★★★ On a GLP-1"My doctor just prescribed a GLP-1 and I'm starting this week. I stuck to my meal plan, kept my steps up, and I feel more confident with my workouts and my eating."
Katelyn · Winnipeg
★★★★★ Perimenopause"I've been walking after dinner every evening and reading 'Mind over Menopause' — I'm feeling stronger mentally, and I'm back to deadlifting."
Jenny · Winnipeg
★★★★★ Maintenance"Back from a 12-day vacation and the scale's right where I left it — I managed to maintain healthy eating the whole time and still feel great."
Melissa · Winnipeg
★★★★★ Protein"I focused more on whole foods this week instead of relying on protein bars and shakes to hit my protein goal."
Kate · Winnipeg
★★★★★ Body composition"I stuck to my meal plan and laid off the sweets all week — and I've noticed a big change in how I view my body."
Kylie · Winnipeg
★★★★★ Life after a GLP-1"I made a decision I didn't expect — to come off Ozempic. Physically I feel stronger, I've been increasing my weights at the gym, and mentally I'm coming around to the idea that this is doable."
Stacie · Winnipeg
Real client check-ins and reviews, shared with consent. Individual results vary. Medication decisions are made by each client with their own healthcare provider.
FAQ
GLP-1 & perimenopause — common questions
Are GLP-1 medications effective during perimenopause?
Yes — GLP-1 medications can support weight loss in appropriate patients during perimenopause and menopause. Suitability, dosage and medical monitoring should always be determined by a qualified prescribing healthcare provider. GFIT provides the nutrition, fitness and lifestyle coaching that complements medically supervised treatment.
Can you lose muscle while taking a GLP-1?
You can. Weight loss generally involves some combination of fat and lean tissue, and because GLP-1 medications can lead to substantial weight loss and reduced food intake, maintaining adequate nutrition and resistance training becomes particularly important.
How can I maintain muscle while taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro?
Muscle preservation is best supported by a strategy that includes appropriate protein intake, progressive resistance training, adequate overall nutrition and recovery — which is exactly what GFIT coaching is built around.
Should women strength train while taking a GLP-1?
Yes, for most people who are medically able to exercise. Resistance training is an important part of protecting strength and lean mass during weight loss. Your program should be appropriate for your fitness level, health status and physical limitations.
How much protein should I eat while taking a GLP-1?
It's individual. Protein needs depend on body size, activity, health status and goals, so rather than relying on a generic number, GFIT coaches and Registered Dietitians develop a personalized target and help you reach it even when appetite is low.
Why am I eating very little but still not happy with my body composition?
Because scale weight and body composition aren't the same thing. If weight loss happens without adequate protein and resistance training, you may not achieve the muscle definition, strength or shape you're looking for.
Can GFIT prescribe or adjust my GLP-1 medication?
No. GFIT coaching does not replace medical care. Prescription, dosing, side-effect management and medication changes must be handled by an appropriate healthcare provider. Our role is the nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and behaviour side of your journey.
Is GLP-1 & perimenopause coaching covered by insurance in Manitoba?
Standalone fitness or GLP-1 coaching may not qualify as an extended-health expense. However, eligible monthly sessions with GFIT's Registered Dietitians and other registered professionals may qualify under your plan, and GFIT also works with NIHB, VAC and CAF. We'll review your specific coverage during your free discovery call.
Ready when you are
Don't just lose weight. Build the body you want to keep.
GLP-1 medication can be a valuable tool — but your long-term success is built on what happens around it: nutrition, protein, strength, muscle, movement, recovery and habits. We'll help you put those pieces together for your body, your goals and this stage of life.