NUTRITION COACHING

Nutrition Coaching That Fits Your Shift

Long shifts, overtime, and family life can make eating well feel like another job. Since 2017, I've helped firefighters and police officers find practical ways to improve their nutrition, energy, and performance. Together, we'll build a plan that fits your schedule and goals.

Individualized coaching. Limited client availability.

Megan Lautz discussing practical nutrition with a firefighter

Sound Familiar?

You've tried to eat better, but between work and everything else, it's hard to stay consistent.

Maybe you:

  • Work overtime, long shifts, or unpredictable hours that make regular meals difficult.

  • Have kids, side jobs, and other responsibilities that leave little time for cooking.

  • Rely on caffeine to get through your shift, then feel exhausted on your days off.

  • Want to lose body fat or improve your health but struggle to find a routine that lasts.

  • Feel like you know what you should be doing, but can't seem to put it into practice.

  • Are tired of receiving nutrition advice from people who don't understand your job.

You don't need another complicated meal plan or someone telling you to try harder.

You need practical strategies, realistic expectations, and support from a dietitian who understands the challenges you're dealing with.

What Nutrition Coaching Looks Like

A Plan Built Around Your Life

We'll look at your schedule, current eating habits, goals, and the challenges that keep getting in your way.

Together, we'll find changes that make sense for your lifestyle. The goal is to make progress without turning nutrition into another full-time job.

Eat Better With Less Effort

Find quick meals, convenient foods, and realistic ways to eat well whether you're at the station, on patrol, or home with your family.

Improve Energy and Performance

Learn how to fuel long shifts, manage caffeine, support your workouts, and feel better during work and on days off.

Build Habits That Last

Work toward fat loss, better health, or improved performance with strategies you can maintain, even when life gets busy.

Depending on your goals, coaching may focus on:

  • Improving energy during shifts and on days off

  • Losing body fat while maintaining muscle

  • Finding quick, realistic meals for busy schedules

  • Eating around overnight shifts and irregular sleep

  • Reducing reliance on caffeine

  • Building consistent habits without all-or-nothing dieting

  • Fueling workouts and supporting recovery

You'll receive individualized guidance and support from a registered dietitian who understands public safety.

Is Nutrition Coaching Right for You?

I only work with a limited number of individual coaching clients because most of my work focuses on training fire and law enforcement departments.

That means I'm selective about who I take on.

This may be a good fit if you:

  • Are a firefighter or police officer who is ready to prioritize your nutrition

  • Want individualized support rather than another generic diet

  • Are willing to make small, consistent changes, even when life gets busy

  • Understand that meaningful progress takes time and participation

  • Are comfortable investing in professional nutrition guidance

You don't need a perfect schedule, endless motivation, or hours of free time.

You do need to be willing to participate in the process.

Meet Your Dietitian

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F

Founder, RescueRD

I've worked with firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders since 2017, helping them improve their nutrition, energy, and performance.

Through thousands of nutrition conversations, I've seen how overtime, family responsibilities, shift schedules, and exhaustion can make even simple nutrition changes difficult.

My approach focuses on finding realistic solutions that fit your actual life. We'll work together to identify what matters most, where you're getting stuck, and how to make changes you can maintain.

Get all of the first responder guides and individualized support!

What I thought I knew

about dieting was nothing

compared to what you

have shared with me. You

have given me lifelong

skills that I can continue

to use to improve my

health and the health of

my family.

ANONYMOUS CLIENT

I've lost my love handles

and my man boobs! I was

struggling with what to eat

when I didn't have time.I feel

a lot better and my stomach

issues are going away.

Being a relief officer I am all

over with little consistency.

The tips and tricks have

been invaluable.

CHARLIE S.

Rescue RD has done what

no other coach has ever

done for me - how to

sustainably reach my

nutrition goals. Her nutrition

plan is 100% customized to

your goals with no "bro-

science". I was able to cut fat

while still eating ice cream!

TURNER H.

Pay in Full

​$1200

3 payments of 

$1,500

6 payments of 

$225

Use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)!

Invest in Your Health

Private Nutrition Coaching

Coaching is available on a limited basis for firefighters and law enforcement officers who want individualized guidance and accountability.

The coaching program is structured around three months of individualized support.

  • One 45-minute initial assessment and five 25-minute biweekly follow-ups
  • Individualized meal planning and nutrition guidance
  • Meal plans and nutrition guides
  • Bloodwork review and calorie and macronutrient guidance
  • Healthie for appointments and nutrition tracking
  • Confidential messaging support between sessions

All options include the same six-session package. Payment schedules do not extend the three-month coaching program. Healthie requires all six sessions to be completed within one calendar year of the first session.

Self-Pay, HSA, and FSA

Nutrition coaching is available for self-pay clients. You may also be able to use eligible HSA or FSA funds, depending on your plan and individual circumstances.

Please confirm eligibility and documentation requirements with your benefits administrator before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to meal prep or track everything I eat?

No. We'll find an approach that works for your goals, schedule, and preferences. Some people benefit from meal planning or tracking, while others need simpler strategies to get started.

Can you help if I work rotating shifts or a lot of overtime?

Absolutely. I've worked with first responders since 2017 and understand how unpredictable schedules can affect nutrition. Your recommendations will take your work schedule and life outside the department into account.

Can I use HSA or FSA funds?

Nutrition counseling may qualify for HSA or FSA reimbursement depending on your plan and individual circumstances. Check with your benefits administrator to confirm eligibility and any required documentation before booking.

What if I'm not sure coaching is right for me?

You can schedule a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to discuss your goals, ask questions about the program, and determine whether coaching is a good fit.

Have Questions Before Signing Up?

Not sure if individual nutrition coaching is right for you?

Book a free 15-minute discovery call to tell me a little about your goals, ask questions about coaching, and see whether we're a good fit to work together.

Free | 15-Minute Discovery Call

Book a Free Discovery Call

Ready to Get Started?

I only accept a limited number of individual coaching clients, so availability may vary.

If you're ready to work with a dietitian who understands your schedule and can help you make realistic changes, review the available coaching options and sign up below.

View Coaching Options and Availability

Book Your Session

Are you ready for more energy with less stress?

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