Optavia 5 & 1 plan
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I started today... Though not without a few hiccups, I'm not a fan of the oatmeal and I needed a little more sweetness to my coffee but I'm excited to see how I progress . If anyone has tips or a community group Is love the advice2
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I'm on week 3. I've lost ~ 8 lbs. I haven't been as strict with my lean and greens and have had some fruit. How is everyone else doing with the no fruit? I don't feel hungry most of the time but when I exercise I'm exhausted. I know we aren't supposed to exercise but I'll be on this plan for 3-5 mos to get to a reasonable weight (ie BMI <35). Looking forward to hearing how everyone else is doing and if you have been able to stick with it!
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Can I ask why you're not supposed to exercise?0
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Can I ask why you're not supposed to exercise?
Is my research correct in that you only eat 800-1000 cals per day on this plan???
If so that’s totally unhealthy and not at all sustainable...
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forestfreek wrote: »Can I ask why you're not supposed to exercise?
Is my research correct in that you only eat 800-1000 cals per day on this plan???
If so that’s totally unhealthy and not at all sustainable...
OMG, that's a dangerous diet!
You're right, it's 800-1000 daily calories.1 -
sebarnes301 wrote: »Is anyone in here on the Optavia 5 & 1 plan?
Me! Day 3.1 -
Hi! I am on Optavia’s 5/1 plan.1
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Hi Everyone! I am on it too, 33 days so far. Honestly, this is the longest I have ever stuck to it. I have only ever counted calories before but it got to be so time consuming. Plus, I would end up eating 100 calories of chips instead of something healthy. I like the structure of this, and I love most of the food! There have been a couple disgusting things, but mostly its delicious!1
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I want to start this but am wondering if I can get the same results doing my own low calorie diet? Also - what does everyone do when you come off it? Do you gain weight back right away?0
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I want to start this but am wondering if I can get the same results doing my own low calorie diet? Also - what does everyone do when you come off it? Do you gain weight back right away?
Yes, the reason you lose weight on the Optavia meals, or any other food, is the calorie deficit.
For some people, over restricting their diet for a measurable period of time wears away all their will power and when they try to return to "regular" eating, they binge or are simply unfamiliar with how to moderate regular foods and they end up gaining weight back. That certainly doesn't happen to everyone, but for some folks it's certainly a possibility.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p13 -
I'm getting back on the 4 &2 &1 plan and it was great. Usually, when I don't workout that day I will do the 5 & 1 and when I do workout I will do the 4 & 2. I had great results when I was following the program.2
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Hi, I'm on the plan, day 6.1
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forestfreek wrote: »Can I ask why you're not supposed to exercise?
Is my research correct in that you only eat 800-1000 cals per day on this plan???
If so that’s totally unhealthy and not at all sustainable...
OMG, that's a dangerous diet!
You're right, it's 800-1000 daily calories.
it's a crazy expensive diet..I have relatives that are on it. they all lost weight very quick but it is because of the extreme low calorie restrictions. I don't get why people just can't follow a balanced diet and count calories? it's pretty simple. I'm guessing the failure rate on this plan LIKE OTHERS is extreme...2 -
How can y'all manage the horrible tasting food? I'm forcing myself cause I paid a lot for this stuff but 🤢🤢🤢0
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Optavia is an MLM and a very restrictive and unsustainable diet. Please learn more before you get started with this, or any MLM-related "wellness" plan. You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars for prepackaged food powders to lose weight and be healthy. These "coaches" usually don't have any prior education, either, so taking health advice from them could be dangerous. Please just educate yourself before purchasing these programs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kldBOpLr39M4
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mj9498dtct wrote: »How can y'all manage the horrible tasting food? I'm forcing myself cause I paid a lot for this stuff but 🤢🤢🤢
I don't believe anyone who posted that they were on it back when this thread started in 2019 is still an active poster today.2 -
mj9498dtct wrote: »How can y'all manage the horrible tasting food? I'm forcing myself cause I paid a lot for this stuff but 🤢🤢🤢
I purchased OPTAVIA food many months ago without intending on doing the diet strictly. I was doing it mainly for the easy high protein low calorie foods.
There were some that were absolutely disgusting and I won't eat them. There are others that are actually quite good and I love them.
I love the fudge pudding, I love the bars, I love the butterscotch blondie. I like the buttermilk mac and cheese and the rustic penne pasta. I like the biscuit mixes especially if I toast them after I make them in the microwave.
My favorite thing is to do the mashed potatoes in a mini waffle iron and make them a crunchy potato waffle. They are delicious. The shakes are pretty good especially if I supplement with some fruit.
Right now I am eating them because I want to finish up what I have. I have stockpiled quite a few. But I am combining them with regular food and staying within a reasonable calorie limit.
I just stopped ordering the things I hated. I use my fitness pal to keep my nutrition in check and make sure I'm getting enough calories and enough micronutrients. Then I'm going to stop once I'm finished with the food I have.
I've lost about 22 lb over the course of a year. I would have lost more had I been more careful about staying on track with logging my foods and staying within my calorie goal.
I would never recommend this to anyone. It's not sustainable and it is expensive. But for me it serves a purpose. I may continue to purchase some of the favorite ones that I like. But I'm definitely not following their recommended plan. It's way too extreme.0 -
I am!2
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