Optavia has been popping up in conversation a lot lately, and so I knew it was something I needed to address. But is the Optavia diet really worth it? And does it work? You'll have to listen to find out. But also, I'm just going to let you know now, this is not a clean episode. As in, I found it really hard to go through this information without getting SUPER heated about all of the nonsense that companies like Optavia are spewing. In this episode, I go DEEP into: - what the Optavia diet consists of - the ridiculousness of Optavia snack choices - why you should never trust an Optavia coach - why not all research is GOOD research - why it's never a good idea to put a teenager on a diet ... and more! Show Notes: Get yourself some Organifi Red Juice with code IPW to save 20% at checkout! The Probiotic Advisor Optavia Diet Review Migrating Motor Complex - an overview Effects of a Meal Replacement System Alone or in Combination with Phentermine on Weight Loss and Food Cravings The Optavia Program: Calories, Coaches, and Chik’n Nutrition and Hydration Requirements In Children and Adults Drive for thinness in adolescents predicts greater adult BMI in the Growth and Health Study cohort over 20 years Cumulative Encouragement to Diet From Adolescence to Adulthood: Longitudinal Associations With Health, Psychosocial Well-Being, and Romantic Relationships Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount by going to bit.ly/core-gi15 Schedule a 1:1 Discovery Call You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.