Cost Questions
Q: Why is this program $250 per session when my insurance covers weight loss counseling?
Standard insurance-covered weight loss counseling is typically 15-minute sessions focused on brief advice. Our sessions are 45-60 minutes of comprehensive, personalized intervention addressing the neurobiological mechanisms behind your struggles—not just telling you to “eat less and move more.”
You’re investing in a complete operating system overhaul: resistance training protocols, nutrition optimization, executive function systems, and environmental engineering designed specifically for brains that don’t respond to traditional programs.
Q: Will my insurance cover this?
We provide superbills (detailed receipts) for all clinical sessions that you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. Many patients receive 50-80% reimbursement depending on their plan benefits. We recommend calling your insurance to verify your out-of-network behavioral health or lifestyle medicine benefits before starting.
Q: Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Yes. Clinical sessions qualify as eligible medical expenses. If your HSA/FSA administrator requires documentation, we provide a Letter of Medical Necessity template that your referring provider can complete.
Q: Is there a payment plan?
Yes. The 12-week program can be paid in:
– Full: $2,400 (saves $600 vs. per-session pricing)
– 3 monthly payments: $850
– 6 bi-weekly payments: $425
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Time Commitment Questions
Q: How much time does this program require each week?
Plan for approximately 4-6 hours per week:
– 1 hour: Weekly clinical session
– 3-4 hours: Resistance training (4-6 sessions)
– 30-60 minutes: Community engagement and protocol review
This is not a passive program. You will be doing the work. The systems we build together are designed to integrate into your existing life, not add another overwhelming task list.
Q: What if I miss a session?
Life happens. Sessions can be rescheduled with 24-hour notice. However, consistency is the foundation of neurobiological change. If you’re not ready to commit to weekly sessions for 12 weeks, this program may not be the right fit right now.
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“Will This Work for Me?” Questions
Q: I’ve failed every diet and exercise program. Why would this be different?
Because this isn’t a diet or exercise program. This is a neurobiological intervention.
Traditional programs assume your brain works like everyone else’s. They rely on motivation, willpower, and discipline—internal resources that are unreliable for neurodivergent brains.
We build external systems that bypass executive dysfunction. We use heavy resistance training to regulate your central nervous system. We engineer your environment to reduce decision fatigue. We don’t fight your biology—we work with it.
Q: Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to benefit from this program?
No. While this program was designed with neurodivergent brains in mind, the principles apply to anyone who:
– Has failed traditional weight loss programs despite “doing everything right”
– Struggles with consistency, task initiation, or follow-through
– Experiences decision fatigue, afternoon energy crashes, or evening willpower collapse
– Wants a systems-based approach rather than motivation-dependent strategies
Q: I’m not sure I can commit to heavy resistance training.
We meet you where you are. “Heavy” is relative to your current capacity. The goal is progressive overload—starting with what you can do and building from there.
If you have physical limitations or injuries, we modify protocols accordingly. The neurobiological benefits of resistance training occur across a wide range of intensities.
Q: What if I don’t lose weight?
Weight loss is one metric, but not the only one. We track:
– Body composition changes (muscle gain, fat loss)
– Strength progression
– Energy levels and executive function
– Sleep quality
– Consistency and habit adherence
Many participants experience significant body recomposition (losing fat while gaining muscle) before the scale moves. We focus on sustainable metabolic health, not crash dieting.
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Getting Started
Q: How do I sign up?
1. Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call at strength-protocol.com
2. Complete intake paperwork
3. Book your first session
4. Begin Week 1 of your Total Human Operating System
Q: What do I need before my first session?
– Access to resistance training equipment (gym membership or home setup)
– Smartphone or computer for telehealth sessions
– Willingness to track food intake and training
– Commitment to weekly sessions for 12 weeks
Q: What if I’ve never lifted weights before?
Perfect. We start where you are. The program includes detailed instruction on form, progressive overload, and neural adaptation. Beginners often see the most dramatic results.
Q: What makes this different from other programs?
– Most programs assume you can generate internal motivation and willpower on demand. ADHD brains cannot. Strength Protocol builds external systems—environmental engineering, accountability structures, friction mapping—that bypass executive dysfunction entirely.
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Ready to stop fighting your biology and start building systems that work?
Schedule your discovery call: strength-protocol.com
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