At OPTAVIA, we help you realize Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time^TM and for most, it starts with achieving a healthy weight. However, one size does not always fit all, so in addition to the Optimal Weight and Optimal Health Plans, OPTAVIA offers several other Plans to accommodate the various stages of your unique health journey:

• OPTAVIA for Nursing Mothers Plan. This Plan is designed to help nursing mothers achieve Optimal Health and Wellbeing while supporting you during one of the most important transitions in your life. This Plan includes eating at least 1,500 – 1,800 calories per day and incorporating small meals, or Fuelings, every two – three hours so carbohydrate and protein consumption are spaced evenly throughout the day. 
• OPTAVIA Teen Plan. The OPTAVIA Teen Boys and Teen Girls Plans are structured for young men and women between the ages of 13 to 18*. The Get Healthy Now Plan is designed to help you lose weight safely and gradually while the Steady as You Grow Plan helps you maintain your current weight as you grow taller so you can be healthier and more active. Work with your healthcare provider to determine which Plan is best for you based on your BMI.
• OPTAVIA Seniors Guide. The Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan^® is recommended for healthy and active seniors that exercise for about 30 minutes per day and have less than 100 pounds to lose. This activity helps maintain lean muscle mass while losing weight. If you prefer to exercise for 45 minutes or more per day, then the Optimal Weight 4 & 2 & 1 Plan^® or the Optimal Weight 5 & 2 & 2 Plan^® may be best for you.

It’s very important to speak with your healthcare provider prior to starting any OPTAVIA Program. As you begin, we encourage you to talk to your OPTAVIA Coach, who will help support you and steer you to success on your journey to Optimal Health and Wellbeing.

*Do not use the OPTAVIA Program if you are under the age of 13 years old.

As we head into the summer months, it’s almost time to take that summer vacation that the entire family has been anticipating! Vacations are a time to relax and take a break from your normal routine, but they can also pose some challenges for healthy eating. Remember, just because you’re going on vacation doesn’t mean your healthy lifestyle needs one. Here are some tips for staying on Plan during your vacation:

• Plan your meals. Remember to pack five Fuelings per day for each day of your trip and to eat every two to three hours. If you’re renting a vacation home and have access to a full kitchen, go grocery shopping once you reach your destination so you can pick your own healthy ingredients for your Lean & Green meals. Or look over the menus at your destination restaurants so you can plan your meals in advance.
• Utilize NEAT and EAT. Vacations are a great opportunity to practice healthy motion! Continue to utilize NEAT strategies like using the stairs instead of elevator and standing instead of sitting when you can. If you usually take a daily walk, simply move your walk from your neighborhood to the beach or while sightseeing with your family. 
• Drink water.* Opt for water instead of juices or alcoholic beverages which can contain extra calories and can dehydrate you. Carry your water bottle for easy access to hydration, especially if you’re in a warmer climate.If you experience symptoms such as thirst, headaches, muscle cramps, or fatigue, you should try to replenish your fluids as soon as possible.
• Get enough sleep. Your sleep schedule on vacation should remain as close as possible to your sleep schedule at home—get at least seven hours of sleep, wake up and wind down around the same times each day, and create an optimal sleep environment for a good night’s rest.

Ask me, your OPTAVIA Coach, about other tips to stay on track during vacation on your journey to Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time™.

* Talk with your healthcare provider prior to changing the amount of water you drink as it can affect certain health conditions and medications.

Falling Into Place

“I was already feeling depressed and sick, but it wasn’t until my friend took a photo of me that I could see the person I had become. I knew it was not me and I was not happy with myself.”

Danielle had recently broken her ankle and was unable to move around, leading to a weight gain of 65 pounds on top of an already unhealthy body weight.

“I was suffering from depression, high blood pressure, and I had no energy. I wasn’t a good healthcare provider for my mother because I was tired all the time.

I knew I had to make a change so I decided to try the OPTAVIA Program. I got an amazing Coach who helped me see that this wasn’t a diet, it was a healthier way of life.”

Danielle learned how to make healthy choices not just for her, but for her family. In addition to losing 150 pounds* which was half of her body weight, Danielle is thrilled with how happy and healthy she has become.

“I have so much more energy. I’m active with my children, we go bike riding and play games. In addition to cooking healthy meals for my family, I’m also teaching my children how to make healthy choices.”

Danielle decided to become an OPTAVIA Coach so she could pay it forward and help others along their health journeys.

“It’s so great being a part of this amazing Community and helping people get a second lease on life. I’m so excited with the direction my life is going. It’s more than just the weight being gone. I finally feel like everything has fallen into place.”