Ep. 122 Why Optavia Keeps Failing You (And Other Fad Diets Too)

06/05/23 • 24 min

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).⁣

It’s no wonder these women are now struggling to lose weight!⁣

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

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The FREE 5-Day Beat the Bloat Challenge Kicks off June 5th! Join Here: https://bit.ly/Beat-The-Bloat-Challenge

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Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation.

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Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program

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Join the Women’s Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!

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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!

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Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!

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Check out our Youtube Channel!

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Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

We're probably going to get a lot of hate from this episode but the truth needs to be told...

It’s no wonder these women are now struggling to lose weight!⁣

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

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The FREE 5-Day Beat the Bloat Challenge Kicks off June 5th! Join Here: https://bit.ly/Beat-The-Bloat-Challenge

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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!

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Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Previous Episode

Ep. 121 Our Top Tips for A Flat Tummy

Summer 2023 is officially here and we know what's on your mind...

Are you tired of battling with stubborn belly fat? Do you dream of having a flat tummy and feeling more confident in your own skin? Look no further!

On today's episode, Omar and I reveal our most effective tips and tricks for achieving a flat tummy and overall better health. These tips may not be what you think though.

These tips are the foundational principles necessary to achieving a flat tummy. We won't give you fluff and we won't give you some bs detox tea strategy. These tips are the real way to the tummy you want!

From hormone health to gut health to having great core strength, these are the pillars you'll need. At the end of this episode, we have a special opportunity for you! A FREE 5-Day Beat the Bloat Challenge!

If you'd like to learn more about the challenge, head on over to: https://bit.ly/Beat-The-Bloat-Challenge.

You also have a chance to win $100 so this to us is a no-brainer for you!

Time Stamps:

(1:32) Omar’s Birthday Week

(1:57) Memories Around Memorial Day

(5:57) How Many More Summers...

(9:14) What Attracted Vanessa to Omar

(10:12) #1: You Need to Be Lean

(13:53) #2: You Need To Have Good Hormone Health

(17:10) Cortisol Imbalances

(22:47) #3: You Need Good Gut Health

(24:34) Putting On Your Burger Pants

(25:47) #4: Having Great Core Strength

(30:07) 5 Day Free Beat the Bloat Challenge

(32:08) What’s Included

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The FREE 5-Day Beat the Bloat Challenge Kicks off June 5th! Join Here: https://bit.ly/Beat-The-Bloat-Challenge

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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!

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Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Next Episode

Ep. 123 I Tried a Parasite Cleanse and The Results Were Shocking

Warning before you press play: we wouldn't recommend eating while listening to this episode...

While we don't go into great graphic detail about our topic today and the... final result... we just wanted to forewarn you if you are easily squeamish about bowel related topics.

Anyway, let's talk parasites. It can be extremely uncomfortable to think about something growing inside of you but the truth is, a vast majority of women we've been working with go through parasite cleanses even if they aren't flagged after a GI Map. These women feel good and bad in waves in their health and already have their bases covered.

What is a parasite? Parasites are organisms that utilize their host for nutrition and survival. You may be thinking — we live in a first-world country where parasites aren’t a thing, but let me tell you why that thinking is primarily wrong. It is estimated that upwards of 70% of people might have parasitic infestations and they can manifest as various symptoms.

Since testing is lacking, it’s really difficult to pinpoint. If you struggle with chronic bloating, fatigue, anxiety, low energy, and other “mystery” symptoms, you may need to dig deeper than just the title of irritable bowel syndrome.

We'll discuss everything parasite related in this episode, my experience going through a parasite cleanse, and why I feel like a new woman!

Time Stamps:

(1:22) Warning Beforehand

(1:48) A Story about SpongeBob Before We Get Into It

(3:12) Recent Parasite Issue

(6:17) Parasite Cleanse

(7:54) 70% of Individuals Might Have a Parasite

(9:02) Full Moon Effects

(14:30) How the Parasite Cleanse Went and The Process

(19:36) A Foot Long Worm Dispensed

(22:52) Let Me Know If You Enjoyed This

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