Dishlist SMS program

Last updated September 28, 2026

Dishlist sends short text messages to personal trainers at partner gyms, about 10 minutes before each session with a client who uses Dishlist. Each text summarizes what that client logged since the last session and one thing worth asking about. We do not send marketing texts, and we never text a trainer who has not opted in.

What you receive

One message per scheduled session, sent to the mobile number you gave us, only while you have texts turned on. Frequency follows your own session schedule, typically 5 to 15 messages a week. Message and data rates may apply.

Dishlist

Dishlist: Maya, 4pm. Logged 5 of 7 days this week (up from 3). Breakfast is missing on 4 of those days. Dinners are landing. Worth asking what mornings look like.

Dishlist: Maya, 4pm. No logs since last Tuesday. Nothing to review, so the useful question is what got in the way this week.

How trainers opt in

There are two ways to turn texts on, and both record the date, time, phone number and the exact wording you agreed to.

In the trainer dashboard. The first time you sign in, the dashboard asks for your mobile number and shows the switch and disclosure below. Texts are on only if you confirm.

Welcome to Dishlist

Where should they go?

The number you use for texts. We only ever send session notes to it.

Text me before sessionsOn

Mobile number

(206) 555-0142

By turning this on you agree to receive automated text messages from Dishlist before your sessions with Dishlist clients. Message frequency varies with your schedule. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time, HELP for help.

Turn on session texts

By text. When your gym gives Dishlist your number, we send one enrollment message. Nothing else is sent unless you reply YES.

Dishlist

Dishlist here (via West Seattle Health Club). Before each session with a Dishlist client you'll get a short text about how their week's gone. Reply YES to turn this on. Reply STOP anytime.

You're set. Save this number as "Dishlist" so the notes don't get filtered. First one will come about 10 minutes before your next session with a Dishlist client.

How to stop, or get help

Reply STOP to any message and texts end immediately; you will get one confirmation and nothing further. You can also turn texts off from Session texts in the trainer dashboard. Reply HELP for contact details, or email team@dishlist.org.

Disclosure shown at opt-in

By turning this on you agree to receive automated text messages from Dishlist before your sessions with Dishlist clients. Message frequency varies with your schedule. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time, HELP for help.

Details on the data behind these messages are in our Privacy Policy; use of the service is governed by our Terms of Service.