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“Health by Design” Docuseries Uncovers Cultural, Environmental and Community-driven Secrets to Vitality and Longevity
Want to change your life? Start by designing the right environment. OPTA VIA’s co-founder and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen (aka Dr. A) has long prompted people to reconsider how they approach health by asking themselves one question: What if the first step to living a longer, healthier life is to design your world differently? Despite the millions of lives he’s transformed through his work both as a former critical care physician and currently
Tiffany Howard’s Story: She Ditched Yo-Yo Dieting and Reclaimed her Metabolic Health
After losing and regaining 100 pounds multiple times, Tiffany Howard finally found lasting health with OPTAVIA. Her PEOPLE-featured story reveals how she lost 200 lbs*, improved her metabolic health and built sustainable habits that changed her life forever.
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.
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