We're probably going to get a lot of hate from this episode but the truth needs to be told...I can’t tell you how many women have come to us with stubborn body fat they want to lose and when I ask them what they’ve already tried,⁣ the answer is “Optavia” (or a similar fad diet that promises fast weight loss by following non-evidence-based food restrictions).⁣ ??’? ?? ?????? ????? ????? ??? ??? ?????????? ?? ???? ??????!⁣ In this episode, we'll breakdown exactly why Optavia and similar programs don't work long term, why the weight lost always end up coming back, and all the ways these fad diets keep you stuck struggling with food and your body.  We promise you there's a better more sustainable way to lose weight and keep it off for life and that's why we at VGFN exist!  Time Stamps: (1:40) You Know Who’s Not Doing Well? (3:32) What We’ll Cover Today (5:39) What is Optiva? (8:32) Severe Undereating (13:47) The Binge-Restrict Cycle (15:12) It’s Not Sustainable (17:12) Fad Diets and Lifestyle (20:39) No Exit Strategy (23:37) Please Share, Rate, and Review ---------------------The FREE 5-Day Beat the Bloat Challenge Kicks off June 5th! Join Here: https://bit.ly/Beat-The-Bloat-Challenge---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women’s Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------​Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we’ll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!