Program 2 of 3 · 12 weeks

The Lookout

Built for people ready for the next step in their personal health goals. Twelve weeks to lower your carbs and find the level that works for your body, from moderate low-carb to full ketosis. Your choice, your pace. Coached one to one by video, for climbers in Ontario and across Canada.
12 weeks, one to oneWeekly 50-minute calls$1,295 CAD, or $1,165 paid in full, or pay as you go at $125 a session
Fifteen minutes, free, no pressure. If this is not your climb, I will say so, and you take home Why Going It Alone Is the Hard Way, a short paper with what the habit research found and a twelve-point checklist for choosing a coach.
THE LOOKOUTTHE CLIMB TO METABOLIC HEALTH

Is this you?

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    You eat mostly real food now, and you want the next level.
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    You are curious about keto but want it done safely, with a guide.
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    You have energy, blood sugar or weight goals that will not budge.
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    You have tried keto before and 'fell off', and suspect it was the support, not you.
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    You want your doctor kept in the loop, properly.

What you get

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    Twelve weeks, one to oneVirtual, weekly, at your pace on the carb spectrum
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    Twelve 50-minute weekly callsPhased carb reduction, no crash landings
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    The Electrolyte Shield protocolSalt, potassium, and magnesium, started from day one
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    The Climber's Logbook & Campfire practiceBook of Awesome, gratitude, and your growing Why
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    Messaging support throughoutBecause adaptation week questions cannot wait till Friday
If you take medication for blood sugar or blood pressure, please talk with your healthcare provider before you start. Only your prescriber adjusts medication. Non-negotiable, for your safety.
⛰ Includes the Trail Markers Challenge

Your coach marks your foods green, yellow, or red like trail markers. You choose one red food and one green swap, and we hold that one change while the rest of the climb builds around it. No judgement ever. A slip is not a fall.

Your twelve weeks

  • IntakeYour story, your goals, and choosing your route
  • Session 1Starting the route you chose
  • Session 2Building a lower-carb plate
  • Session 3Spotting refined carbs
  • Session 4One change, made on purpose
  • Session 5Watching your body's signals
  • Session 6Eating away from home
  • Session 7When a craving hits
  • Session 8Protecting your first swap
  • Session 9Hold one, add one
  • Session 10A plan for busy weeks
  • Session 11Finding your stopping point
  • Session 12Standing at The Lookout, with your maintenance plan and final assessment

Where you'll be standing in twelve weeks

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    A whole-foods way of eating built around your actual week, not an ideal one
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    Family dinners, restaurant nights and a bad fortnight already navigated, with me alongside you while you did it
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    Your own plan for when a craving hits
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    A clear look back at how far you have climbed since day one, with real changes you can name, not just a number on the scale.
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    A mid-point re-assessment behind you, so you know what is working instead of hoping
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    A written maintenance blueprint, so week thirteen is a next step and not a cliff edge
$1,295CAD
or $1,165 paid in full, a 10% saving
Prefer to go one step at a time? Pay as you go at $125 per 50-minute session.
SAVE$130
Thirteen calls in total: a 60-minute intake, then twelve weekly 50-minute sessions, plus messaging between calls to support your journey on the trail.
Book Your Free Discovery CallThe intake session and your first week get scheduled on that call.
Ready to start? Enrol today.
Pay in fullC$1,165 (save $130)
Easy weekly paymentsC$1,295: $275 today, then 12 weekly payments of $85

And honestly, not for you if

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    You still eat a lot of packaged and ultra-processed food.Start at Base Camp, 8 weeks, the climb works in order
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    Food is already handled and life balance is the work now.The Peak, 12 weeks

Questions climbers ask

Is keto safe for me?

That is a question for your doctor or pharmacist, not for me. I am a coach, not a medical professional, and I do not provide medical or medication screening or clearance of any kind. What I can tell you is that a well-formulated low-carbohydrate approach is well tolerated by many people, and that it does interact with certain medications and conditions.

So the honest answer is: please ask your prescriber before you enrol, especially if you take medication for blood sugar or blood pressure. If they are comfortable, we climb, and only your prescriber ever adjusts your medication. That division of labour is a feature, not a limitation.

Will I get the keto flu?

Many people can keep it mild, or avoid it altogether. The 'keto flu' is mostly mineral loss, and the Electrolyte Shield (salt, potassium, and magnesium, started from day one) can be a useful tool in the program.

Do I have to reach full ketosis?

No. The Lookout is a route with several safe stopping points. Some climbers thrive at moderate low-carb and never need formal ketosis; others go all the way. Both are real summits.

What will I actually eat?

Real food, generously: meat, fish, eggs, colourful low-carb vegetables, real fats, berries and nuts. This is whole-food keto, not bars, shakes, or a bacon dare.

Do I need to buy testing equipment?

A simple ketone meter helps (we will choose the right option for you at intake, some cost under $50 to start). It turns an invisible process into a number you can see move.

What about restaurants, travel and wine?

All covered, with playbooks. You will build go-to orders for your usual spots, a travel strategy, and make your alcohol decisions calmly in advance. One off-plan meal never ruins anything. A slip is not a fall.

Do I have to do Base Camp first?

If ultra-processed food is still a big part of your eating, yes, the climb works in order. If your kitchen is already clean, a short readiness check at the free call places you correctly, sometimes with a two-week Base Camp refresh.

Some people need a doctor’s go-ahead before starting

Lowering carbohydrate can interact with some medications and health conditions. I am a coach, not a medical professional, and I do not carry out medical or medication screening. Whether this is appropriate for you is a decision for you and your doctor or pharmacist. Please have that conversation before you enrol if any of the following apply:

  • You take an SGLT2 inhibitor such as empagliflozin (Jardiance), dapagliflozin (Forxiga) or canagliflozin (Invokana). Combined with low carbohydrate these can cause a serious form of ketoacidosis while blood sugar still looks normal.
  • You take insulin, or a sulfonylurea such as gliclazide or glyburide. Doses usually need supervised adjustment to avoid low blood sugar.
  • You have type 1 diabetes, kidney or liver disease, or a history of pancreatitis.
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • You have a history of disordered eating. Please speak with a qualified professional before starting. I am not trained to assess or treat disordered eating, and structured food guidance is not right for everyone.

None of these rules you out on its own. They simply mean the decision belongs with your healthcare provider before we start. By enrolling, you are confirming that you have taken any advice you need and are choosing to proceed.

Not sure which one? Book the free call.If The Lookout is not your next step, I will point you to the right one.
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Ascent Metabolic Coaching · The mountain-climbing approach to lasting metabolic health · You're the climber. I'm your coach.
Ascent Metabolic Coaching provides education and behaviour-change coaching, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Decisions about medication and personal medical care belong with your healthcare team.