Although Linda was worried that the programme would be challenging, she found it a breeze thanks to its flexibility and the range of healthy food options available.

“The plan was simple and easy to follow, and not restrictive like other fad diets, so I never felt deprived of food,” she says.

Under the plan, Linda learned to make Lean & Green™ meals that comprise 140 to 200 grams of cooked lean protein, three servings of non-starchy vegetables and up to two servings of healthy fats, such as the Fried Mee Siam pictured above.

For Linda, the game changer was the Habits of Health™ Transformational System created by US critical care physician, Optavia cofounder and independent Optavia Coach Dr Wayne Scott Andersen, which teaches participants to cultivate healthy habits across all areas of their lives. Through this, she learned how to manage her emotions, which helped her curb her stress eating.

She also began incorporating more activity into her daily routine, such as aiming to take 10,000 steps each day, and no longer experiences the knee pain she used to have. And she’s developed better sleeping habits too, such as forgoing overnight Korean drama marathons in favour of going to bed by 11pm.

Throughout her entire journey, Karen was a source of support, motivation and guidance as she provided Linda with real-time encouragement – and it helped that, like most Optavia Coaches, Karen had previously experienced the programme herself.

Linda also found an amazing community in Optavia’s other clients whom she met through regular meetings and via the programme’s Facebook community groups.

“You can share victories and problems together, and everyone will encourage you,” she says.

On top of losing 31kg** in seven months, which brought her weight down to 61kg (see recent photo of Linda above), Optavia has enabled Linda to make long-lasting changes and view her wellness in a new light.

“When I started, all I wanted was to lose some weight and walk without pain,” she says. “But I’ve gained so much more – I’ve taken control of my health and life.”

Before embarking on Optavia’s Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan, Nancy considered herself to be somewhat of a “diet guru,” having tried multiple weight loss programmes over the years – but to no avail.

In 2019, she decided to sign up with Optavia and, despite her initial scepticism, lost over 3kg** in the first month alone. After four and a half months on the programme, she shed a total of almost 10kg**, bringing her weight down from around 60kg to under 50kg.

The programme’s flexibility was a huge draw, and Nancy found it easy to incorporate it into her everyday life. Under the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan, Nancy consumed six small meals per day, which allowed her body to enter a gentle fat-burning state while still obtaining the daily nutrition she needed.

This consisted of five delicious servings of Optavia Fuelings – pre-made, portion-controlled meals including the likes of shakes, soups and hearty options – and one Lean & Green meal that she learned how to prepare herself with the help of comprehensive resources. 

Thanks to this, Nancy could follow her diet plan without giving up socialising with her friends or feeling anxious about figuring out what to eat.

Through the Habits of Health Transformational System, Nancy honed healthy habits such as drinking at least two litres of water a day, eating breakfast more regularly and reading food labels in order to make smarter choices.

About 18 weeks after starting her Optavia journey, she lost almost 10kg** (see photo above).

Nancy felt constantly reassured by the support from her coach and the connections she made with fellow members within the Optavia community.

Ever since embarking on her journey with Optavia, Nancy has become more aware of her body and understands it better, and feels lighter and healthier than ever before.

“My body is stronger and more resilient,” she declares. “I feel more confident about my health, would travel with my friends everywhere and am more courageous to try new things.”

With Optavia, you can not only manage your weight but also nurture long-term healthy habits, approach your wellness from a new perspective and transform your life holistically.

“Previously, I exercised occasionally and reluctantly, because it was something you did to try and be healthy. But at my weight and with my health conditions, this wasn’t done with much enthusiasm,” Linda adds. “Now, I look forward to my weekly bike trips, because I have so much energy and am having so much fun exploring.”

For more information about Optavia Singapore, visit their website and Facebook page.

*https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/osp4.312

**Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan is 12 pounds (5.4kg). Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.