Advanced Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa, led by Dr. Levi Young and working alongside Delanie Stoecklein, BSN, RN, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Marcus Gates and Thriving Lives Complete Health & Fitness Coaching. This collaboration gives patients access to personalized guidance in nutrition, strength training, stress management, and sustainable lifestyle habits to support their health and wellness goals.

For patients using GLP-1 medications for weight management, this partnership offers support beyond the prescription itself. Medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can help patients achieve meaningful weight loss, but maintaining progress involves more than watching the number on the scale. Building healthy routines, preserving muscle, and establishing realistic habits can all play important roles in long-term success.

Supporting Long-Term Results During Medical Weight Loss

GLP-1 medications can reduce appetite and help patients manage their weight. However, weight loss can also involve losing lean mass, including muscle, along with body fat. Preserving muscle supports strength, mobility, and overall physical function, so nutrition and resistance training are valuable parts of a comprehensive weight management plan. Adequate protein intake and regular strength training can help support muscle maintenance during weight loss. However, meeting nutritional needs can become more challenging when medication reduces appetite.

A coach can help patients identify practical ways to incorporate protein-rich foods, plan balanced meals, and follow an exercise routine that fits their abilities and schedule. Through a partnership with Thriving Lives, Advanced Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa patients can receive individualized coaching to support their weight management journey. Instead of relying on restrictive diets or exercise routines that are hard to maintain, patients can build consistent habits that support their health over time.

A Personalized Approach to Perimenopause and Menopause

The partnership is also designed to support women navigating perimenopause and post-menopause. Hormonal changes during these stages of life can influence body composition, muscle mass, sleep, energy levels, and recovery. As a result, nutrition and exercise strategies that worked in earlier years may need adjustment.

Marcus Gates works with clients to develop nutrition plans, strength-training programs, and daily routines that reflect their current needs. Strength training can be particularly valuable as women age because maintaining muscle supports everyday activities, from carrying groceries to climbing stairs and staying active with family. Adequate nutrition also helps support muscle maintenance and recovery. With personalized guidance, patients can build strength and develop routines that fit their current life stage.

Meet Marcus Gates of Thriving Lives

Marcus Gates is a health coach, nutrition coach, and personal trainer who founded Thriving Lives Complete Health & Fitness Coaching to help adults build sustainable habits and improve their long-term well-being. A former educator and professional bodybuilder with more than a decade of strength-training experience, Marcus brings a practical approach to helping clients make lasting changes.

His coaching emphasizes personalized nutrition, strength training, accountability, and gradual habit development. He has training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is pursuing national board certification in health and wellness coaching.

Thriving Lives offers several coaching options to accommodate different preferences and schedules:

• Online coaching: Personalized nutrition and fitness programming with ongoing check-ins, allowing clients to work toward their goals from home or while traveling.
• In-home training: Individualized training sessions in the client’s home within the Kansas City metropolitan area.
• Private gym training: One-on-one sessions at Body Shop Gym in Overland Park.

Clients also have access to regular accountability check-ins, program adjustments, and optional weekly phone or Zoom coaching calls. As needs and goals change, their plans can evolve accordingly.

Building Healthy Habits That Last

Advanced Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa and Thriving Lives want patients to have the guidance and resources they need to maintain progress, build strength, and feel more confident in daily life. A sustainable approach recognizes that lasting change rarely comes from a single intervention. When prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional, medication can be one part of a weight management plan. Nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, and ongoing support can also contribute to overall health.

With individualized coaching and ongoing accountability, patients can build routines that fit their lives rather than work against them. The focus is on making progress manageable, supporting physical strength, and building habits that remain useful long after an initial weight loss goal has been reached.

Schedule Your Complimentary Health and Fitness Coaching Consultation

Advanced Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa patients are invited to schedule a complimentary Health and Coaching Strategy Call with Marcus Gates. Whether you are using a GLP-1 medication, navigating menopause-related changes, or looking for a more sustainable approach to nutrition and fitness, Thriving Lives can help you explore a personalized plan.

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Dr. Levi Young, MD

“I am an artist. My artistic ability is an asset in the operating room, enabling me to visualize and create the best aesthetic results.”

With years of expertise in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Young prioritizes patients’ well-being and satisfaction. Whether you are considering a subtle enhancement or a transformative procedure, you can trust Advanced Cosmetic Surgery to deliver exceptional care and results tailored to your personal needs and cosmetic goals.

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