Physician-trusted online weight loss coaching for Winnipeg & Manitoba — covered by your benefits.
1:1 online weight loss coaching led by GFIT's senior weight loss team — featuring Anthony Guzzi, our Fat-Loss Transformation Specialist and GFIT's most senior coach. Weekly coaching from one of our 27 certified coaches, with monthly 1:1 sessions alongside 50+ registered health professionals.
✓ Often covered by extended benefits, NIHB, VAC & CAF
What is GFIT's online weight loss coaching?
GFIT Wellness is a Winnipeg-based online weight loss coaching service with a Manitoba-registered clinical team. Each client works weekly with one of GFIT's 27 certified health & fitness coaches and meets monthly 1:1 with GFIT's 50+ registered health professionals — Registered Dietitians, Registered Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Naturopathic Doctors, and Clinical Counsellors. Headquartered in Winnipeg and serving 20,000+ Canadians, rated 5.0 stars across 750+ Google reviews. Coaching may be covered by most Canadian extended health insurance plans, NIHB, VAC, and CAF benefits.
Real weight loss isn't one problem. So we don't run one playbook.
Nutrition. Training. Sleep. Stress. Behaviour change. Coverage navigation. Each is its own piece — our 1:1 online coaching treats them as one system.
Training that burns fat without burning you out
Your certified coach · weeklyStrength-led programming in a calorie deficit, so you keep — and build — muscle while losing fat. Built from your real starting point, not a bootcamp that breaks you in week three.
Eating for fat loss without rigid restriction
Registered Dietitian-led · monthlyYour Registered Dietitian sets calorie and protein targets for sustainable fat loss — typically 0.5–1% of body weight per week — and adjusts them monthly. No banned foods, no crash plans.
The patterns behind the weight
Registered Social Worker & Clinical Counsellor-led · monthlyEmotional eating, stress eating, all-or-nothing cycles: Registered Social Workers and Clinical Counsellors work on why the weight came back every other time — so this time it doesn't.
Sleep and stress: the hidden fat-loss levers
Occupational Therapist support · monthlyShort sleep drives hunger hormones and cravings. Occupational Therapists build the sleep routine and recovery habits that make a calorie deficit actually sustainable.
Hormones, thyroid & metabolism — checked, not guessed
Naturopathic Doctor support · monthlyIf the scale won't move despite doing things right, Naturopathic Doctors coordinate on hormones, thyroid, and metabolic markers — alongside your family physician.
Plateaus managed by protocol, not panic
Care coordinationWeekly check-ins catch stalls early; we adjust one variable at a time and coordinate with your physician. Many clients come referred from QDOC, IMD Medical Clinic, and East St. Paul Medical Center.
Anthony Guzzi
Fat-Loss Transformation Specialist · GFIT's most senior coachAnthony works best with clients who have tried multiple approaches — diets, gyms, apps, programs — and haven't been able to make the results last. His focus is sustainable, behaviour-led fat loss that holds long after the initial change.
"Most people who come to me here in Winnipeg have already tried everything. The diets, the apps, the gym memberships, and none of it stuck. I'm results driven with a bit of tough love, and I care about the routine holding up six months later, not just six weeks. Your goal is my goal, and I want to watch you become the strongest version of yourself."
Chantelle Harvey-Houghton
Habit-based weight loss coach · WinnipegIFBB Pro Athlete · Coaching at GFIT since 2015"Healthy body composition changes are driven more by consistent habits than by being perfect with food all the time. I'd rather help a Winnipeg client build something sustainable than hand them a crash plan that falls apart."
Natalie Lopes
Strength & recomp coach · WinnipegCanFitPro Certified PT · TRX Certified"I coach Winnipeg and Manitoba women to train hard and eat enough to build muscle, because that's what changes your body composition and keeps it changed."
Real Winnipeg & Manitoba Transformations
Hundreds of documented transformations. Here are four.
"I've been with Team GFit for the past year and a half. Since working with Anthony my life has done a complete 180! We've lost 90lbs working together and are continuing to lose weight and crush goals. He's always there when I need by text, email or call and responds as soon as possible. Would definitely recommend."
"There have been ups and downs and I've experienced both sides of the fitness journey - this side feels so much better."
"I'm so grateful to my coach for getting me to this point and helping me rebuild."
"It's been a life changing year and I'm very grateful."
50+ registered health professionals. One coordinated plan.
Behind your weekly weight loss coach: monthly 1:1 sessions with the registered health professionals whose disciplines matter for your situation. Most extended health plans reimburse these sessions line-by-line.
Registered Dietitians
Nutrition strategy, meal cadence, protein targets
Registered Social Workers
Behaviour change, emotional patterns, mental load
Occupational Therapists
Sleep, energy, daily-routine design
Psychologists
Clinical psychological care when relevant
Naturopathic Doctors
Hormones, thyroid, metabolic markers
Clinical Counsellors
Body image, emotional eating, the long-haul work
What we do — and what we honestly don't.
Clear boundaries build trust. Here's exactly where GFIT coaching starts and stops.
What GFIT coaching does
- Weekly 1:1 certified coach relationship
- Monthly 1:1 sessions with Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Naturopathic Doctors, and Clinical Counsellors — as relevant to you
- Sustainable training, nutrition, behaviour change, sleep/stress strategy
- Coordination with your family physician or specialist
- Coverage check across extended benefits, NIHB, VAC, CAF
What we don't do
- Prescribe weight loss medications (GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)
- Order or interpret bloodwork
- Replace your family physician, endocrinologist, or specialist
- Treat diagnosed eating disorders (we refer via NEDIC — nedic.ca / 1-866-633-4220)
Often covered. Often from more than one part of your plan.
Because GFIT's team includes Registered Dietitians, Registered Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Naturopathic Doctors, and Clinical Counsellors — many clients claim coverage from multiple categories of their extended health plan in the same month.
Simple steps to your transformation
Your journey starts with one free 15-minute call.
Free discovery call
Within a few days15 minutes to understand your goals, medical context, and benefits.
Coach match
Within a weekPaired with Anthony, Chantelle, Natalie, or another weight-loss-focused coach.
Your first weight loss plan
Shortly afterTraining + nutrition + behaviour + sleep + stress sequenced together. Monthly registered-pro sessions begin week 2 or 3.
This is what Anthony's clients say on Google.
GFIT has worked with 20,000+ clients and is rated 5.0 stars across 750+ Google reviews.
From verified Google reviews"Since working with Anthony my life has done a complete 180! We've lost 90lbs working together and are continuing to lose weight and crush goals. Would definitely recommend."
Brandon H.Winnipeg, MB · Verified Google Review"I've lost close to 60lbs, and completely changed my body composition. The entire Gfit program is amazing. I would, and have recommended it to family, friends and co-workers."
Adam S.Verified Google Review, 2026"Anthony is truly a 5-star trainer in every sense of the word — a level of discipline and accountability that has completely changed my mindset and results."
Jeff S.Verified Google Review, 2026Frequently asked questions
Everything Winnipeg and Manitoba clients ask before starting.
Is online weight loss coaching covered by insurance in Manitoba?
Often yes — and often from multiple categories of your plan, because GFIT's team includes Registered Dietitians, Registered Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Naturopathic Doctors, and Clinical Counsellors. No doctor's referral is needed to start (some plans require one for reimbursement — we'll confirm on your call). Free coverage check on your discovery call.
Does NIHB cover weight loss coaching?
Yes — NIHB covers registered health professional services for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients. Our Registered Social Workers prepare the paperwork while our admin team manages the approval process.
Does VAC or CAF cover weight loss coaching?
Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members — and often their dependents — may have coaching covered under their supplementary health benefits. Coverage check on your discovery call.
Do you offer in-person weight loss coaching in Winnipeg, or is it all online?
GFIT is headquartered in Winnipeg (217 Bonaventure Dr E), and coaching is delivered online — which is exactly why it works for busy Winnipeggers and clients across rural Manitoba.
Will I lose muscle while I lose weight?
Not if it's done right. Your plan is strength-led, with protein targets set by our Registered Dietitians, specifically so the weight you lose is fat — not muscle.
How do I break a weight-loss plateau?
Plateaus are normal and usually solvable. We audit training, nutrition adherence, sleep, and stress, then adjust one variable at a time. Because your coach sees you weekly, stalls get caught early.
How much protein do I need to lose fat?
Most clients land around 1.6–2.2 g per kg of body weight per day, but your Registered Dietitian sets your exact target based on your size, training, and health history.
Do I have to count calories to lose weight?
No. Some clients do well with tracking; others use portion-based or habit-based methods. Your coach and RD match the approach to you — the best method is the one you can sustain through a Manitoba winter, not just a motivated week.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
We don't promise specific numbers. Sustainable weight loss is typically 0.5–1% of body weight per week in early phases, slowing over time.
How do I keep the weight off after coaching ends?
That's the actual goal of the program. Behaviour-led coaching with our Registered Social Workers and Clinical Counsellors builds the routines, skills, and identity that hold after the program ends.
How does the weekly coach vs. monthly registered professional model actually work?
Your weekly relationship is with one of our 27 certified coaches. Each month, you also meet 1:1 with registered professionals (RD, RSW, OT, PSY, ND, CC) whose disciplines matter for your plan. The coach is your continuous thread; the registered professionals are the clinical depth.
How is GFIT different from a weight loss clinic?
Weight loss clinics focus on the medical side (prescriptions, injections). GFIT focuses on the behaviour side (sustainable training, nutrition, mindset). The best outcomes often combine the two.
I'm on a GLP-1 medication, or I'm in perimenopause/menopause. Is this the right page?
Probably not — we have dedicated pages for both: Online GLP-1 Coaching Winnipeg and Online Perimenopause & Menopause Weight Loss Coaching Winnipeg.
How fast can I start?
Most Winnipeg and Manitoba clients have their discovery call within a few days, are matched with their coach within a week, and start shortly after.
Stop guessing. Start with a free 15-minute call.
Ready when you are.
Book online → Call (431) 441-8662 · 217 Bonaventure Dr E, Winnipeg, MB R3X 0N1