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Us Weekly

March, 2025

Chelsea Blackwell, reality TV personality and digital creator, has been on a GLP-1 journey, and she’s officially down 40 lbs*. But she didn’t go it alone. She leaned on OPTAVIA for structure, high-protein nutrition and the power of coaching. Now, as featured in Us Weekly, she’s opening up about the simple system that helped her protect muscle, build better habits and feel her best.

*Medical advice, treatment, prescriptions, and the overall practice of medicine must be provided by a licensed healthcare professional. OPTAVIA and its coaches do not engage in or provide any medical services.

*Use of FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, together with lifestyle modifications, like a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity, may help you achieve an average reduction in body weight of 15% (Wadden et al.: Wilding et al.).

SF Gate

January, 2025

If you’re looking to stay healthy while on GLP-1s*, the right structure and support makes all the difference. SFGATE featured OPTAVIA’s structured plan — complete with high-protein mini-meals and daily nutrients — as a proven way to support muscle health, boost energy and set you up for long-term success.

*Medical advice, treatment, prescriptions, and the overall practice of medicine must be provided by a licensed healthcare professional. OPTAVIA and its coaches do not engage in or provide any medical services.

San Francisco Chronicle

October, 2024

Navigating the ups and downs of weight loss is easier with a coach by your side. As featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, discover how OPTAVIA’s personalized coaching and carefully designed plans offer the guidance, support and accountability you need to build healthy habits and achieve lasting, real-life results that stick.

Prevention

March, 2024

Prevention, a leading national health and wellness outlet with millions of readers, featured a registered dietitian and lifestyle expert from OPTAVIA in an article about protein intake and discussed its role in weight loss. Read the full article to learn more about the role of protein, especially as it relates to supporting muscle health while achieving a healthy weight!

LA Times

January, 2024

If you’ve started or plan to embark on a medically supported weight loss journey, consider what components – beyond medication – you may need to be successful. The country’s largest metropolitan daily newspaper the Los Angeles Times, featured OPTAVIA in an article titled “5 Things You Need to Know about Medically Supported Weight Loss.” Read the full article here and share.

People

January, 2024

Independent OPTAVIA Coach Jen Coleman shares her inspiring story in PEOPLE’s 2024 Beyond The Scale issue. Jen changed her unhealthy habits so she could show her kids and family the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Now she's living fully as a healthier mom, wife, teacher, nurse, independent OPTAVIA Coach, and now recent cancer survivor.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

People

January, 2024

PEOPLE’s 2024 Beyond the Scale issue features independent OPTAVIA Coach Jouleen Dering. Jouleen grew up thinking she had to take on her health goals all alone. After joining the OPTAVIA Community as a Client and a Coach, she discovered the impact of a holistic program and support of a driven Community.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

Self-Care Survey: In The Media

December, 2023

Our latest consumer survey shows most U.S. adults define “self-care” as balancing all aspects of health or creating habits that contribute to overall well-being yet 41% are preoccupied with responsibilities, like household chores, family, work and more. The survey found that many feel they need support to make their self-care – and health – goals a reality. Read more and share the survey results.

SHAPE

November, 2023

We're excited to announce that OPTAVIA partnered with Shape, an award-winning national health and wellness resource, to share OPTAVIA ACTIVE® with their 7 million monthly readers in a piece that includes tips for how to move and fuel your body to help support muscle health and overall quality of life. Read the full article here and share!

Verywell Health

November, 2023

What makes OPTAVIA unique? Our Community of like-minded, like-hearted people who support others on their journeys to achieving Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. Verywell Health, a leading health publication that reaches more than 38 million readers each month, featured the power of a Community like OPTAVIA, sharing what we've known all along: Science shows community support can be a game-changer. Read and share: "5 Science-Backed Ways Community Support Can Help You Reach Your Health Goals".

People

January, 2023

PEOPLE’s 2023 Beyond the Scale issue features independent OPTAVIA Coach Julie Bowen. OPTAVIA helped her lose 190 lbs*, which became a catalyst for greater changes. Today, Julie wakes up and practices mindfulness by journaling in Your LifeBook and for the first time, at 50 years old, she can finally say she loves herself.

*Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

POPSUGAR

June, 2022

PopSugar, a leading health and wellness publication with over 300 million monthly readers, shared OPTAVIA’s approach to helping people create healthy habits: slight adjustments to daily behaviors — we call these microHabits. See PopSugar's tips for incorporating microHabits into your daily routine.

Good Morning America

January, 2022

To announce her debut in PEOPLE magazine’s 2022 Half Their Size issue, independent OPTAVIA Coach Penny Leaver shared her transformation story live with millions of viewers across the country on Good Morning America.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

People

January, 2022

Independent OPTAVIA Coach Monica Villarreal shares her inspiring story in PEOPLE’s 2022 Half Their Size issue. Her Coach and the OPTAVIA Community gave her the support she needed to change her mindset, create healthy habits and lose 167 pounds.*

*Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

People

January, 2022

Independent OPTAVIA Coach Penny Leaver is featured in PEOPLE’s 2022 Half Their Size issue. OPTAVIA helped her embark on a journey that landed her in the best shape of her life. Thanks to her Coach, Community and the simplicity of the program, she lost 160 pounds* and pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter.

*Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

TODAY

March, 2021

TODAY.com featured an independent OPTAVIA Coach couple who transformed their lives with OPTAVIA during a year filled with challenges.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

Women's Health

February, 2021

OPTAVIA partners with Women's Health, a leading health and wellness outlet serving more than 36 million monthly readers, to share independent OPTAVIA Coach Ashley Monzon’s inspiring transformation story with a video featuring Dr. A.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

Women's Health

January, 2021

Dr. A shares OPTAVIA’s innovative approach to lifelong transformation through our partnership with Women's Health. According to the national health and wellness outlet, these are the 5 things you need to know about OPTAVIA.

People

January, 2021

Lexlee Hudson shares her OPTAVIA transformation story with the world in PEOPLE. With the support of her Independent OPTAVIA Coach (her mom!), Lexlee lost over 190 pounds* by integrating healthy habits into her life.

*Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

TODAY

July, 2020

Brittany May (now Neff) who lost 336 pounds* with the help of OPTAVIA. Not only has Brittany decided to pay it forward by becoming an independent OPTAVIA Coach, but she’s been helping her newly-wed husband Dwight on his own health journey.

*Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

ESSENCE

April, 2020

ESSENCE, the premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty destination for African-American women, shared Dr. A’s tips for remaining calm and resilient during uncertain times: from keeping a routine to staying connected responsibly.

Men's Health

April, 2020

Independent OPTAVIA Coach Brian Brister transformed his life, physically, emotionally and spiritually. His inspiring transformation was featured in Men’s Health. “I underwent a major physical, emotional and spiritual transformation ... I feel like a completely different person.”

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

SHAPE

January, 2020

OPTAVIA partners with SHAPE! National health and wellness publication, SHAPE, shares our top tips for creating lifelong healthy habits. As seen in our advertorial.

Tamron Hall

January, 2020

Independent OPTAVIA Coach couple Christina Gutierrez and Jorge Gutierrez shared their inspiring story on Tamron Hall. Together, they lost over 200 pounds but it was their non-scale victories and learning to work together as a team that ultimately helped transform their lives.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

POPSUGAR

January, 2020

POPSUGAR shares OPTAVIA’s tips to developing healthy habits that can help with everything from feeling happier to sleeping better.

The Kelly Clarkson Show

November, 2019

Marci Cornaby surprised her husband with an 83-pound transformation after his 10-month overseas deployment. Watch her tell her story on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

Megyn Kelly TODAY

May, 2018

Every simple new habit. Every healthy decision. Every positive change leads to more.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

Woman's World

April, 2018

Our radically different approach was featured in Woman's World!

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

Access Health, a wellness series that airs on Lifetime

January 5, 2018

For many it starts with achieving a healthy weight. This is the catalyst for bigger changes. Access Health, a wellness series that airs on Lifetime, captured an exclusive look inside the life of an OPTAVIA Coach.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

People TV

January 5, 2018

OPTAVIA Coach, Melody Perdue, was featured in a video titled, “These Moms Inspiring Weight Loss Stories That Are Destined to Motivate You.”

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

Inside Edition

January 4, 2018

OPTAVIA Coach, Melody Perdue, shares how she learned healthy habits with this segment on Inside Edition.

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

People

January 4, 2018

OPTAVIA Coach, Melody Perdue, featured in PEOPLE's Annual Half Their Size issue for her health transformation with OPTAVIA!

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.