OPTAVIA Guide: Your First 30 Days

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OPTAVIAGUIDEYour First 30 Days of Integrationto Lifelong Transformation,One Healthy Habit at a Time

Table of ContentsWelcome to OPTAVIA ! . 4Daily Support .6Six Steps to Optimal Health . 8The Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan . 15What is a Lean & Green Meal? . 17The Optimal Health 3 & 3 Plan . 25Additional Resources & Support . 26OPTAVIA 30 Journal .30

Welcome to OPTAVIA!At OPTAVIA, we believe you can live the best life possible and we knowthat requires a healthy you. We help you achieve lifelong transformationby incorporating healthy habits into everything you do. These habits getyour mind and body working together, to work for you. Every simple newhabit, every healthy decision, every positive change leads to more.You’re now part of the OPTAVIA Community, here to help you becomeyour most fulfilled you. Healthy nutrition gets you where you want to go,our independent OPTAVIA Coaches make sure you never go it alone.At OPTAVIA, we believe optimal health is about what's added to your life,not what's subtracted from the scale. It all starts with achieving a healthyweight. This is the catalyst for bigger changes. When you achieve youroptimal weight, you may increase your health, confidence and vitalityand you can create space for the life you want.OPTAVIA offers four components to support you as you begin yourjourney toward Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time.OPTAVIA CoachOPTAVIA Coaches are the lifeblood of our program. No matter whatyou’re facing, your Coach has likely been in your very same shoes andcan help steer you to success. They guide you through the Habits ofHealth Transformational System and help you develop healthy newhabits and make healthy choices that can lead to lifelong transformation.Your Coach guides you and helps you celebrate the little victories thatadd up to the big ones.The Habits of Health Transformational SystemOPTAVIA succeeds where other programs fail because we incorporatehealthy habits in everything we do. Developed by our co-founder andindependent OPTAVIA Coach, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen, Dr. A’s Habitsof Health Transformational System is an innovative lifestyle approachthat helps you learn and adopt healthy habits that can contribute toyour long-term health.Scientifically Proven Plans and OPTAVIA ProductsOur proven Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan jump-starts your optimal weightjourney. Five of your daily meals are OPTAVIA Fuelings. You'll choosefrom more than 50 delicious, convenient, nutritionally interchangeable,scientifically-designed Fuelings. On our plan, your body enters a gentle,but efficient fat-burning state. Each Fueling contains high-quality,4

complete protein which helps retain lean muscle mass, and probioticcultures, which help support digestive health, as part of a balanced dietand healthy lifestyle. In addition to five Fuelings per day eaten every2 to 3 hours, you’ll learn another healthy habit - how to make a Lean& Green meal for you and your family. When you know what optimalnutrition looks like, healthy eating becomes second nature .Our scientifically proven plans and our products were developedby physicians, dietitians and scientists, and have been used by morethan 1.5 million Clients and recommended by thousands ofhealthcare providers.Our Scientific Advisory Board is a cross-disciplinary panel of expertphysicians and scientists that advise on evidence-based research andthe most up-to-date science to help guide our portfolio of productsand plans.OPTAVIA CommunityOur OPTAVIA Community will support you alongside your OPTAVIACoach. When you’re part of OPTAVIA, you’re part of a Community oflike-minded, like-hearted people who support each other throughand through.The OPTAVIA Community features: Support calls and webinars with a caring Community OPTAVIA Community events Our knowledgeable Nutrition Support Team Exclusive offers from OPTAVIA Premier to helpyou stay on plan, save money and receive FREE shipping.** Terms and conditions apply.5

Daily SupportYour First 30 Days of Integration to Lifelong Transformation,One Healthy Habit at a Time .Over the next 30 days, on your OPTAVIA 30 journey, your independentOPTAVIA Coach, and our daily support plan will help steer you to successas you start incorporating healthy habits that can create optimal health.We recommend following these tips for success:Before you begin.Before starting a weight loss program, talk with your healthcare providerabout the program and about any medications or dietary supplementsyou are using, including especially Coumadin (warfarin), lithium, diuretics,or medications for diabetes, high blood pressure or thyroid conditions.Stay in touch with your OPTAVIA Coach for support and information.Lean on your OPTAVIA Coach as you begin your journey. Set goals foryour health and wellness. Remember, your Coach has likely been in yourvery same shoes and can help steer you to success.Track your progress with the Habits of Health Transformational System.Use Your LifeBook to create your new story on your way to optimalhealth. Your LifeBook includes 26 progressive Elements to help you builda healthier life. Download the Habits of Health App to help you manageimportant aspects of your journey, like setting meal times, trackinghydration and your daily activity.Give yourself a boost with daily tips and inspiration.With your phone, text the message "OPTAVIA30" to number 990-00 theday before you start for tips, inspiration, healthy reminders and more.*Be a part of the fun! Engage with our Community on social media.Share your OPTAVIA transformation story and connect with ourCommunity by liking OPTAVIA on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagramand share using #OPTAVIA and tagging your OPTAVIA Coach!Find inspiration, share your story and inspire others.Join weekly support calls.Join OPTAVIA Coaches to learn more about the program and receive thesupport you need. Talk to your Coach for more information.Visit your OPTAVIA Coach’s personalized website.Place your OPTAVIA Premier order and find more information andsupport tools to help you along the way to optimal health.6*Summary Terms & Conditions: Our mobile text messages are intended for subscribers over the age of 13 andare delivered via USA short code 990-00 and 760-00. You may receive up to 35 message(s) per month fortext alerts. Message and data rates may apply. This service is available to persons with text-capable phonessubscribing to carriers including AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile , Sprint, Virgin Mobile USA, Cincinnati Bell,Centennial Wireless, Unicel, U.S. Cellular , and Boost. For help, text HELP to 990-00, email wecare@OPTAVIA.com or call 1.888.OPTAVIA. You may stop your mobile subscription at any time by text messaging STOP to shortcode 990-00.

Reference your OPTAVIA GuideThe more you get your mind and body working together to work foryou, the more you’ll start to see possibilities open up every day.This guide will help you track your daily Fuelings, motion, activity,hydration and much more. We outline the foundational offerings ofthe Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan which can help you achieve a healthyweight and the Optimal Health 3 & 3 Plan which can help you sustainyour success. Plus, you’ll learn about the Habits of Health lifestyle sixstep process, which you’ll use to inspire and guide you along the wayto lifelong transformation.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:The Company (“We”) recommends that you consult your healthcare provider prior to startingany weight loss program, and during the course of your weight loss program. Do NOT use anyOPTAVIA plan if you are pregnant or under the age of 13.Before starting a weight loss program, talk with your healthcare provider about the program,and about any medications or dietary supplements you are using, including especially Coumadin(warfarin), lithium, diuretics, or medications for diabetes, high blood pressure or thyroidconditions. Do not participate in any OPTAVIA Program until you are cleared by your healthcareprovider if you have or have had a serious illness (e.g. cardiovascular disease including heartattack, diabetes, cancer, thyroid disease, liver or kidney disease, eating disorders such asanorexia or bulimia), or any other condition requiring medical care or that may be affected byweight loss.The OPTAVIA for Teens plan is the only OPTAVIA Program appropriate for teens (13 to 17 yearsof age). The Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan is NOT appropriate for teens, sedentary older adults (65years and older), nursing mothers, people with gout, some people with diabetes, and those whoexercise more than 45 minutes per day – if you fall into one of these categories, please consultyour healthcare provider and refer to www.OPTAVIA.com and talk with your independentOPTAVIA Coach about other OPTAVIA plans that may be appropriate. For special medical ordietary needs, including food allergies, refer to our program information online, consult yourhealthcare provider and talk to your OPTAVIA Coach. Do not consume an OPTAVIA product ifyou are allergic to any of that product’s ingredients which are listed on the product packagingand on the OPTAVIA website.We recommend drinking 64 ounces of water each day. Consult with your healthcare providerprior to changing the amount of water you drink as it can affect certain health conditionsand medications.NOTE: Rapid weight loss may cause gallstones or gallbladder disease or temporary hair thinningin some people. While adjusting to the intake of a lower calorie level and dietary changes,some people may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fatigue, or gastrointestinaldisturbances (such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, or nausea). Consultyour healthcare provider for further guidance on these or any other health concerns. Seekimmediate medical attention if you experience muscle cramps, tingling, numbness, confusion, orrapid/irregular heartbeat as these may be a sign of a more serious health condition.For avoidance of doubt, the OPTAVIA Programs and products are not labelled, advertised orpromoted for any specific medicinal purpose, i.e. treatment or prevention, implied or otherwise,of any disease or disorder, including its related conditions.The OPTAVIA Programs, products, and any of its materials and/or information do not in anyway constitute medical advice or substitute for medical treatment. As individuals may havedifferent responses to dietary products or changes in diet, consult with your healthcare providerregarding any medical concerns.For further information regarding this Medical Disclaimer, call Nutrition Support at 1.888.OPTAVIA or email at NutritionSupport@OPTAVIA.com.7

Six Steps to Optimal HealthYour Steps to IntegrationOur OPTAVIA Community provides encouragement and realanswers along the path to health, confidence and vitality.It's all built on our innovative, six-step approach that will enableyou to reach your personal goals and create your ownfoundation for lifelong optimal health.The six steps are:step12step3stepTransition tohealthy eatingAchieve ahealthy weightPrepare foryour journey*No one can predict how long you are goingto live, but research suggests that making anoverall lifestyle change by taking an activerole in your choices and behavior, includinglosing weight, eating healthier, moving more,and reducing stress, has the potential to helpyou live a longer, healthier life.8step4Live the Habitsof Healthstep5step6Potential tolive a longer,Optimize health healthier life*for your age

Step 1Prepare for Your JourneyAs you take your first step toward a healthier life, yourOPTAVIA Coach will be there for you, to help you seewhat’s possible and to work with you to set the right goalsfor yourself. For most people, learning the habits that leadto optimal health starts with achieving a healthy weight.Talk to your Coach about: Any questions you have about starting your journey. Learning the Habits of Health Transformational System. Helping you complete your Wellbeing Evaluation online. Guiding you to set goals for your health and wellness.Recommended readings: Parts 1.1 – 1.7 in Dr. A’s Habits of Health,Second Edition and Elements 01 – 05 in Your LifeBook.Step 2Achieve a Healthy WeightA healthy weight is the catalyst for bigger changes and theOptimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan can be the way to get there: Work with your OPTAVIA Coach to follow our provenOptimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan outlined in this guide.* Notice and celebrate each victory and discuss newopportunities with your OPTAVIA Coach. Participate in our weekly Community support calls. Understand and take charge of your energymanagement system.Recommended readings: Parts 2.1 – 2.7 in Dr. A’s Habits of Health,Second Edition and Elements 06 – 13 in Your LifeBook.†* OPTAVIA offers specialized programs for individuals who have unique dietary needs and/orpreferences and may not be able to do the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan. Please speak with yourindependent OPTAVIA Coach or visit OPTAVIA.com for alternative plans.†No one can predict how long we are going to live, but research suggests that making an overalllifestyle change by taking an active role in your choices and behavior, including losing weight, eatinghealthier, moving more, and reducing stress, has the potential to help you live a longer, healthier life.9

Step 3Transition to Healthy EatingWhen you know what optimal nutrition looks like, healthy eatingbecomes second nature. Work with your OPTAVIA Coach to calculatea calorie intake level that maintains your new, healthy weight. OurOptimal Health 3 & 3 Plan includes three Optimal Health Fuelings andthree balanced meals daily. Please continue

Lean on your OPTAVIA Coach as you begin your journey. Set goals for your health and wellness. Remember, your Coach has likely been in your very same shoes and can help steer you to success. Track your progress with the Habits of Health Transformational System. Use Your LifeBook to create your new story on your way to optimal health. Your LifeBookincludes 26 progressive Elements to help you .