Eating small meals frequently helps reduce hunger and adequately fuels your body throughout the day. It also ensures that your body has balanced energy during digestion.

In Element 08 of Your LifeBook, Co-founder and independent OPTAVIA Coach, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen designed a Habits of Health Clock to build into your routine, so you can create more optimal days on your journey!

Follow these tips when developing a schedule that works for you, to keep on top of your daily Fuelings intake:

• Stick to your Fueling schedule. Set an alarm for two to three-hour increments after you eat your breakfast, so you are alerted throughout the day when it’s time to eat Fuelings and your Lean & Green meal. Remember to eat breakfast within 30 – 60 minutes of waking up to jump-start your metabolism!
• List your Fueling routine. Grab Your LifeBook, your OPTAVIA Guide, or a food journal, and jot down exactly what you eat every two to three hours, as well as when and where you will eat it. Connecting the time and place with your food choices helps to install healthy habits. Try to plan by choosing which OPTAVIA Fuelings you will eat during the day, and what protein and vegetables you will eat for your Lean & Green meal.
• Determine the benefits. Keep a list of all the instant benefits of eating a Fueling every two to three hours with you at all times, and include your WHY to keep you motivated. Here are a few to get you started: you may be less hungry in between meals, have more energy, or be less likely to overeat during subsequent meals.
• Use the OPTAVIA App. If you haven’t already, download the OPTAVIA App today from the App (Apple)or Google Play (Android) stores. The App now includes more than 150 OPTAVIA approved Lean & Green recipes to utilize when planning for the week.

Connect with me, your independent OPTAVIA Coach, for additional support as you start or continue your journey to optimal health and wellbeing.

Now that spring is upon us, it is time to enjoy the fresh flowers, vegetables, and all the changes that Mother Nature brings. It is also the perfect time to think about DIY projects you can complete in the warmer weather!

Looking for some springtime crafts, check out the following:

• Spring into motion! On top of these exciting ideas, you can also leverage the nice weather to practice healthy motion, whether it’s a light walk around the neighborhood or a new hike with the whole family.
• DIY wreaths. Swap out your old décor for a custom springtime wreath. Twigs, blossoming trees, and herbs are all great bases for a quick DIY wreath.
• At-home face mask. Spring cleaning doesn't just mean cleaning your house! With a new season here, it is important to take care of your skin. Try this purifying at-home face mask:
1. Combine 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 egg white, and a little squeeze of lemon juice.
2. Massage onto your skin and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
3. Rinse with a warm, gentle washcloth and pat dry.
• Create a new centerpiece. Pull out the mason jars and grab some fresh flowers from outside to put on tables around the house. Have the kids help decorate the mason jars and water the flowers each morning!

Set aside some time with your family and try one of the ideas above, and then connect with me, your OPTAVIA Coach, for additional ways to take advantage of all that spring has to offer!

Full Circle Moment

I had been the 'big girl' all my life. I remember dieting before I was 10 years old and working out for hours at a time, but nothing seemed to help.

After noticing her brother-in-law’s success with OPTAVIA’s program, Christine decided to give it a try. 

“I quickly realized this program was different than anything I had tried before. I discovered it was no longer a question of if I could be healthy, but merely a matter of time until optimal health and wellbeing were my reality.

After starting on plan, Christine gained the energy she was searching for and was finally able to keep up with her kids. To date, Christine has lost more than 100lbs^* and feels like a new person! 

After her incredible transformation, Christine wanted to pay it forward and became an independent OPTAVIA Coach.

“My life is forever changed since coming full circle, starting as an OPTAVIA Client and transitioning to an OPTAVIA Coach. I now live the identity of a healthy person and love every moment of walking alongside others as they find their freedom, too.