Shirley Mast

“I struggled with my weight for most of my adult life and knew I needed to find a solution. When I began OPTAVIA, my goal was to lose 25 pounds. I didn't think anything more than that was possible. After two weeks on the program, I could see clear results and knew I'd be able to lose much more.

My goal became less about the number on the scale and more about my experiences: traveling with my husband, swing dancing with my son and riding roller-coasters. I no longer resigned to the idea that I might never meet my grandchildren, I could envision playing with them on the floor, and one day dancing at their weddings.

My life has been transformed in many ways – I’m more mindful, I respond to stress better, and my sleep has improved – all because I've established healthier habits.”

Emily Yáñez de Flores

“I had a lot on my plate – I was depressed, anxious and stressed. I refused to accept that my food choices were impacting not only my body, but my mind. When I started OPTAVIA in 2013, I saw this as a quick fix, another diet. But I was so wrong. Instead, OPTAVIA taught me:

• How food affects my body
• How to know instinctively what my body needs
• How to come up with coping skills that aren’t food related
• How to develop lifelong healthy habits

I learned this thanks to the support of my own personal Coach. It took nearly 40 years, but I now have a healthy attitude about food and my body, and am breaking generational chains of food addiction that have held my family back for years.”

Melody Perdue

“All my life, I struggled with my weight. In 2012, I got in a near fatal car accident and found myself immobile not only because of the accident but also because of my weight. It was at that point I knew it was time for me to change my outlook on life and that started with my health.

I wanted to keep up with my son and be an active mom. I recommitted to my lifestyle change and the Habits of Health. I am so happy to say today that I have lost over 170 pounds and discovered a new “me” – I have my life back*. I can finally do all the things that I always wanted to do. I climbed a mountain, jumped on a trampoline and finally learned to ride a bicycle.”

Carly Bleiler

“In high school, I was always considered petite. When I got pregnant with my first child, I weighed 117 pounds and gained 50 pounds throughout that pregnancy. Three children and many unhealthy eating habits later, I found myself at 220 pounds. I had low self-esteem, questioned how I had got to that point and, worst of all, hated that I was leading my children down a toxic path toward an unhealthy lifestyle.

I chose to make a change when I started this amazing program. Not only have I lost 61 pounds*, but I have also learned how establishing healthy habits can lead to lifelong transformation. Being healthy is my focus while weight loss is simply an amazing benefit of my healthy choices. I became a Coach to inspire, encourage and motivate others to take back their health just like I did.”

Jen Jones

“I didn’t start the program with a lofty weight loss goal, though I recognized my habits were far from healthy. I was stuck. Then, a friend invited me to explore something that seemed almost too good to be true. I started with OPTAVIA and soon transformed my relationship with food. Eventually, I changed the way I think about fueling my body and managing my emotions. .

OPTAVIA helped me discover purpose and meaning. It enabled life-changes from the inside out. My life is healthier and filled with more hope. My health, my home and future were ignited by one simple, yet deeply transformational decision to join this amazing Community.”

Joanna Mitchell

“I was mourning the loss of my mother and comforting myself with food. I was living in a victim mindset, believing that everything was happening to me. I was trapped in a vicious cycle of defeat. I believed that good enough was good enough – contentment was an excuse for not fighting to become more.

Since joining OPTAVIA, I realized I have the ability to take control of my health and that I am not the victim. Because of OPTAVIA, I broke the cycle of defeat. Now, I’m on fire to awaken people to the fact that the mindset of ‘this is as good as it’s going to get’ is a lie!”

Traci Scarce

Two years ago, I tipped the scales at 227 pounds, and my doctor recommended I lose weight. But I continued to gain until I watched my friend (and future Coach!) lose 60 pounds in four months.* By joining OPTAVIA, I'm taking part in life and have gained experiences and memories back with my husband and kids. It's truly transformed our family!

Plus, I’ve made amazing friendships within the OPTAVIA community. The best is yet to come, and I know this from watching those around me. The journey has truly just begun!”