US Client Answers (2024)

FAQs

What is the downfall of OPTAVIA? ›

What Experts Say. “The Optavia Diet is a meal replacement plan. Followers eat a certain number of 'fuelings' per day (plus one homemade meal), resulting in calorie reduction and weight loss. Experts worry that it's unsustainable; many will regain weight when transitioning off the meal replacements.”

Easy… but expensive.

Optavia fuelings can cost hundreds of dollars - on average, a whopping $425 per month.

*Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan^® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks. “Today, my life has transformed beyond recognition. I am not just a better mom but also a stronger wife, friend and Coach.”

The Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is NOT appropriate for teens, sedentary older adults (65 years and older), nursing mothers, people with gout, individuals with Type 1 diabetes, and those who exercise more than 45 minutes per day or participate in high intensity activity – if you fall into one of these categories, please ...

Last week, a class action was filed in California state court alleging that Optavia, a multilevel marketing (MLM) company selling weight loss products and services, violated California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL). The case, which was previously filed in federal court, was re-filed in state court last week.

Is OPTAVIA Health Coach A Pyramid Scheme? No, OPTAVIA Health Coach is not a pyramid scheme, although it has had some misrepresentation and bad press. BUT, in our opinion, it is MLM… multi-level marketing. In order to maximize your earnings, you must sign up other coaches and become a manager of those coaches.

One Optavia diet side effect is that the program may not provide your body with enough calories, according to U.S. News & World Report. Fuelings snacks are low in calories, typically clocking in around 90 to 120 calories per serving. And "Lean & Green" meals are usually about 300 calories per serving, per the website.

After 4 months, independent OPTAVIA Coach, Ashley M., is sharing how she lost 40 lbs.

Another consequence of following Optavia is that it can be extremely difficult to maintain your weight loss long term once you stop following the program. Many people who try this diet program find that they gain back the weight they lost almost immediately, and some even gain more than what they started with.

Optavia has helped people lose weight, but it isn't healthy for everyone. Any diet program can have unintended effects such as triggering disordered eating or yo-yo dieting. Consult with a physician before starting Optavia or any other weight loss program.

What happens if you don't eat all 5 fuelings on OPTAVIA? ›

Skipping a Fueling may cause you to miss out on key nutrients, including your daily vitamins and minerals, which are essential to your health and success on the program. It will not help to increase your weight loss; in fact, it may have the opposite effect!

In July 2017, Medifast changed the name of its subsidiary Take Shape For Life to Optavia and introduced a new line of products, Optavia Essentials, directly sold from Coaches to clients.

Because the OPTAVIA diet is low in carbs and calories, it can result in potential health problems, including: Leg cramps. Dizziness. Fatigue.

Another consequence of following Optavia is that it can be extremely difficult to maintain your weight loss long term once you stop following the program. Many people who try this diet program find that they gain back the weight they lost almost immediately, and some even gain more than what they started with.

Our clinically proven plans and our scientifically designed products were developed by physicians, dietitians, and scientists, and have impacted more than 3 million lives and been recommended by thousands of healthcare providers.