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

I'm an independent OPTAVIA Coach. Here is my story:

Dr. Wayne and Lori Andersen left traditional medicine in 2001 to create a new model and structure to help people achieve optimal health in their lives. The result was Take Shape for Life an innovative health network which Dr. Andersen was the Co-Founder and Medical Director and now has evolved to OPTAVIA. Dr. A continues to lead OPTAVIA and Lori helps to co-ordinate the support aspects of the OPTAVIA Community which assists clients and coaches to reach and maintain a health life. Their goal with the incredible work of their growing team of OPTAVIA Coaches is to create a healthier America and then the world. Dr. Andersen, as a internationally known author, has developed Dr. A's Habits of Health, a comprehensive system that helps people transform their health and lives. The vision and mission are huge, and Dr. A is always looking for partners who want to join a team that is creating a healthier world.

Built to support every phase and every goal

We understand the struggle and remove guesswork. Build lifelong healthy habits with our guidance, support and science-backed plans.

Because weight loss works when it’s more than just weight loss.

Personal Coach
Supportive Community
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Access to GLP-1 Options (If Clinically Appropriate)*
Habits of Health®

Independent OPTAVIA coaches

Personal guidance along every step of the journey

Supportive community

A community of people providing real-time encouragement

Clinically proven plans and scientifically developed products

Tools to support every step of your journey, designed by experts

Access to GLP-1 options

Weight loss medication (if clinically appropriate) and health provider support in collaboration with LifeMD®*

Habits of Health® Transformational System

Simple steps to building habits that support a healthier you

More than 3 million lives impacted and counting

"I’m growing every day on my journey to optimal health – I owe it all to OPTAVIA!"

– Regina J.
OPTAVIA client & independent coach

"Now, I have a life without limits. I’m grateful beyond words."

– Kim T.
OPTAVIA client & independent coach

"I found both the key to achieving a healthy weight and the tools to transform my entire lifestyle."

– Jen C.
OPTAVIA client & independent coach

Average weight loss on the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® is 12 pounds. Clients are in weight loss, on average, for 12 weeks.

Set your ‘why’ and map your journey

Connect with your coach and community

With support like this, you can lose more weight than dieting on your own*.

Your personal coach will walk the journey with you. About 90% have been there before as clients themselves.

Thousands of others going through similar journeys

No matter what you are facing, your coach or someone in the community has likely been in your shoes and can help steer you to success.

"I'm doing this for my future self – It's not about the scale."
"I broke free from the "I can handle it alone" mentality."
"My coach and the broader OPTAVIA community are constant pillars of support, reinforcing the importance of connection on this journey."
"You’re in this program for yourself — but certainly not BY yourself."
"My coach stood by my side even when I didn’t think I could succeed. She gave me new tools to help get me where I want to be in this journey."
"I’m a better “everything” because of OPTAVIA. I have one life, and I don’t plan on wasting a single day ... I’ve taken the control back in my life."
"I’m growing every day on my journey to optimal health – I owe it all to OPTAVIA!"
"Now, I have a life without limits. I’m grateful beyond words."

*2019 clinical study where participants who had the support of a coach lost up to 10x more weight* than the self-directed group. Based on the results of a 16-week clinical study, those who participated in at least 75% of their 23 assigned OPTAVIA coaching calls lost 15.2 lbs. compared to 6.7 pounds for those participating in fewer calls.

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Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. Easy-to-follow, clinically proven plans deliver turnkey nutrition — and help you meet your goals.

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Our proprietary behavior change system is designed to support long-term health, well-being and weight loss success.

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