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Recreate Your Favorite Takeout: Copycat Chipotle Chicken Made Lean & Green™
Craving that smoky, slightly spicy Chipotle chicken flavor — without the takeout? This Copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe lets you recreate the bold taste you love in a lighter, Lean & Green-friendly way. With a simple marinade and quick stovetop prep, you can build a satisfying burrito bowl loaded with fresh veggies, cauliflower rice and juicy grilled chicken. Perfect for meal prep or a fast weeknight dinner!


Years of Studying Healthy Weight Loss Shows What Actually Moves the Fat Loss Needle
Healthy weight loss is about changing body composition. The right nutrition helps burn fat, preserve muscle, and support metabolic health from the start.


What Are Lean and Green Meals? Simple, Nutritious Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle
Eating healthy shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Between busy schedules, endless food choices and ever-changing nutrition advice, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about what’s “right.” That’s why Lean and Green™ meals are such an essential part of the OPTAVIA program — they make balanced eating simple, nutritious, healthy and realistic for everyday life. These self-prepared, whole-food meals bring structure to your plate, helping you fuel your body with the right combination of


Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fade by “Quitter’s Day” — and How to Build Metabolic Momentum Instead
Every January, we swear this will be the year. We'll eat cleaner, move more, stress less — until Quitter’s Day sneaks up and reality hits.


How Long Does it Take to Start Losing Weight?
How long does it take to start losing weight? The answer depends on your body, habits and the program for losing weight you follow. Learn what realistic progress looks like, why losing weight can feel hard at first and how to stay on track — even if you’re working out but not losing weight or navigating changes like menopause.


What is Lean Body Mass and Why Does It Matter?
Discover the role of lean mass in achieving a healthy body composition When it comes to achieving a lean body composition , we often focus on the number on the scale — but what really matters is what that number represents. True progress is improving body composition through fat loss that preserves what’s most valuable: your lean body mass. Lean body mass plays a key role in metabolism, mobility, strength, bone health and long-term wellness, making it essential for a health


The Science of Support: What One Doctor Wants You to Know About Metabolic Health
Most Americans are concerned about their metabolic health, yet many don’t understand what it really means or how to improve it. In this article, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen shares why science, structure and the support of a caring coach are key to turning healthy intentions into lasting habits with OPTAVIA.
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