By combining high protein, managed pacing (under 2 lbs/week), and 2–3 resistance sessions, our clients completely beat the odds—losing less than 2% of their weight as muscle while protecting their hair and metabolism.
It is predicted that by 2030, up to 80% of Americans will be on a GLP-1 medication due to the profound health benefits. However, according to 2026 data from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the vast majority of users are not doing the three mandatory things required to prevent severe bone and muscle loss. Many are unknowingly losing up to 40% of their total weight as lean muscle tissue. This aggressive muscle wasting increases the risk of developing osteoporosis/osteopenia by nearly 30%, and skyrockets the relative risk of osteomalacia (painful bone softening) by a staggering 155%.
At Results Based Coaching, our approach changes the game: clients following our specific protocol are losing less than 2% of their total weight loss as muscle!
When navigating significant weight loss—especially accelerated by GLP-1 medications—your body is at high risk of burning through lean muscle mass instead of just fat. This muscle wasting aggressively slows down your metabolism, triggers hair loss, and frequently causes a rapid weight rebound once medication stops.
To protect your metabolism and rebuild your strength, we suggest a three-pillar protocol:
- Prioritize Protein: Give your body the essential, high-density building blocks required to repair active tissues and protect vital muscle mass from being broken down.
- Pace Your Progress: We encourage and track a safe, sustainable weight loss rate of less than 2 lbs per week to protect your hair and safeguard your baseline metabolic health.
- Commit to Resistance: Implement 2 to 3 tailored resistance training sessions per week to signal your nervous system to hold onto its calorie-burning muscle, shaping a toned physique and permanently blocking a weight rebound.
