GLP-1 Nutrition Support
Losing weight on GLP-1?
Make sure you're losing fat, not muscle.
GLP-1 medications are effective — but up to 25% of weight lost can come from muscle mass. STRIVE's Accredited Sports Dietitians use DEXA body composition monitoring and evidence-based nutrition to protect what matters.
DEXA + RMR + Nutrition Consultation bundled · Save $89 vs booking separately · Medicare rebates available via GP referral
The problem with GLP-1 alone
The medication reduces appetite.
It doesn't know what to lose.
Without targeted nutrition and regular body composition monitoring, GLP-1 medications can lead to significant muscle loss alongside fat — leaving you lighter but metabolically worse off. Here's what goes wrong without support:
Muscle loss
Up to 25% of total weight lost on GLP-1 can come from fat-free mass — muscle you've worked to build and need for long-term metabolic health.
Malnutrition risk
Dramatically reduced appetite means many GLP-1 users aren't meeting protein, micronutrient, or energy needs — increasing the risk of nutrient deficiency.
Weight regain
Studies show most people regain weight when they stop medication. Without building lasting nutrition habits and preserving muscle mass, the regain is almost inevitable.
Bone health risk
Rapid weight loss — especially without adequate protein and resistance exercise — can reduce bone mineral density, increasing fracture risk over time.
How STRIVE supports you
Data-driven nutrition support
from day one.
Unlike generic dietitian services, STRIVE integrates DEXA body composition scanning directly into your nutrition care — so every plan is built on your actual numbers, not estimates.
Baseline DEXA scan + RMR test
Establish your exact body composition — muscle mass, fat mass, visceral fat, bone density — and your true resting metabolic rate before we build any nutrition strategy.
1:1 nutrition consultation
Your Accredited Sports Dietitian reviews your scan results, your medication protocol, your lifestyle, and your goals — then builds a personalised nutrition plan designed to protect muscle while supporting fat loss.
Ongoing monitoring and adjustment
Regular follow-up scans (typically every 8–12 weeks) track exactly what's changing in your body composition — so we can adjust the plan before problems develop, not after.
Long-term habit building
The goal isn't just medication management — it's building the nutrition foundation that keeps working whether you're on GLP-1 long-term, tapering off, or maintaining.
Book your appointment
Choose the right starting point.
All options include support from an Accredited Practising Dietitian. Start with the full package for the most complete picture from day one.
Full GLP-1 Package
$425 $514
DEXA scan + RMR test + full nutrition consultation. Everything in one appointment, interpreted by your dietitian.
- Full DEXA body composition scan
- Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test
- 60-minute nutrition consultation
- Dietitian-led results interpretation
- Personalised GLP-1 nutrition plan
- Muscle mass preservation strategy
Pro Assessment
$225
DEXA body composition scan + RMR test only. Ideal if you already have a dietitian or want the data first.
- Full DEXA body composition scan
- Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test
- Results report provided
- Brief results overview included
Nutrition Consultation
$289
1:1 consultation with an Accredited Sports Dietitian. Ideal if you already have recent body composition data.
- 60-minute initial consultation
- Comprehensive nutrition assessment
- GLP-1 nutrition protocol
- Personalised meal planning approach
- Medicare rebates available via GP referral
Medicare rebates available with a GP Care Plan (GPCCMP) · Private health cover accepted · Questions? Call 0400 943 360
From our dietitians
Read before you book.
Our Accredited Practising Dietitians have written practical, evidence-based guides on GLP-1 medications and body composition testing to help you make informed decisions.
Weight Loss Medications in Australia: What the Research Actually Says
How GLP-1 medications work, expected results, side effects, and the muscle loss risk most people aren't told about.
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DEXA GuideWhen Should You Get a DEXA Scan? A Dietitian's Guide
Why DEXA is the gold standard for body composition monitoring during GLP-1 use — and five other times it's worth doing.
Read article →
Testing ServicesDEXA + RMR Testing at STRIVE
What to expect from your scan, how results are interpreted, and how we use them to build your nutrition plan.
Learn more →
Your body composition tells the story.
We help you write the next chapter.
Book your DEXA + Nutrition appointment at STRIVE Performance Dietetics in Alexandria, Sydney. In-person or online nutrition consultations available.
19/112 McEvoy St, Alexandria NSW 2015 · 0400 943 360 · info@strivedietetics.com.au