As we enter the new year, many of us are making health a top priority. With obesity rates tripling over the past 60 years, GLP-1 medications dominated the conversation in 2024 as an effective solution for this pervasive issue. But are they a one-shot deal? While the health benefits of GLP-1 medications are positive, it's important to remember they are one tool in a journey to a healthier life. Lasting weight loss can often be overwhelming to navigate on your own. That's why having a coach is important in staying on track toward your goals and achieving long-term success. Independent coach Deanna Asencio from OPTAVIA , the habit-based, coach-guided lifestyle solution, and her client and friend, Sharon Reine, joined us at the LifeMinute Studios to share how to reach your healthy goals throughout your weight loss journey. This time of year, many people are starting a weight loss journey, and it can feel very daunting, especially if you're trying to figure it out on your own. That is why OPTAVIA was designed for real life and simplifies things for busy people like you. It's all about making small, manageable changes that fit into your daily routine. Millions of Americans are taking GLP-1 medications. It can be tough to get healthy, whether on GLP-1s or not. However, for those on GLP-1s, reduced appetite can make things trickier--eating less often can mean eating less of the same foods that contributed to unhealthy habits in the first place. Let's be real--being on GLP-1s can be frustrating when you're trying to figure out what to eat, how often, and how to lose fat without losing muscle. It's not easy to navigate alone. That's where a coach and OPTAVIA's simple, structured plans come in. GLP-1s can give you a great start but combining them with the right nutrition and personal support is what creates lasting change. Muscle loss is a real concern on GLP-1 medications--up to 50% of the weight lost with GLP-1s can come from muscle. In just 12-18 months, the muscle loss on a GLP-1 could equal a decade's worth of naturally occurring muscle decline*. Muscle is crucial for health, energy, and longevity, not just for looking toned. OPTAVIA created the ASCEND line to support people on GLP-1s with simple, protein-rich products. Packed with protein, fiber, and key nutrients like calcium, this program offers a science-backed plan, tools for healthy habits, and a personal coach to guide you every step of the way. If you're curious to learn more or explore your options, you can check out OPTAVIA.com/results .
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00:00I personally know how tough it can be to focus on your health, whether you're on
00:05GLP-1 medications or not. But for those on GLP-1s, the reduced appetite can make
00:11things even trickier. You're eating less, but more times than not, you're eating
00:16less of the same foods that got you to that unhealthy place in the first place.
00:20And let's be real, being on GLP-1s can be frustrating. You're trying to figure
00:26out what to eat, how often, how do I lose excess body fat without losing lean
00:33muscle. It's a lot. And that's where a coach and Optivia's simple structured
00:39plans come into play. The GLP-1s can give you the added help that you may need,
00:44but when you combine it with the right nutrition and personal support, that's
00:50where you'll see lasting change. The word that comes to mind is freedom. I've
00:56struggled with weight most of my adult life, battling this constant food noise
01:03and feeling stuck. With Optivia and the support of my coach Deanna, I began
01:08losing weight and making healthy lifestyle changes, but I had that
01:13persistent food noise that left me exhausted. And that's when I decided to
01:19incorporate a GLP-1 medication into my health journey, and it has been a game
01:26changer. It gave me the mental capacity, the freedom, to focus on my exercise, my
01:32protein, and building on my healthy habits that I was learning. And Deanna
01:37was there for my entire journey to guide me and support me. I've learned that I do
01:44want to keep muscle and that protein is key to preserving muscle mass, especially
01:50with GLP-1s. It's made all the difference. Muscle loss is a real concern while on
01:55GLP-1 meds. Up to 50% of the total weight loss with GLP-1s can come from lean
02:02muscle. It's been shown that in as little as 12 to 18 months, muscle loss while on
02:08GLP-1s could equal a decade's worth of naturally occurring muscle decline.
02:12Muscle is crucial for health, energy, longevity, not just looking great in a
02:19bathing suit. And so Optivia created the Ascend line to support people on GLP-1s
02:25with simple products. They're packed with protein, fiber, and key nutrients like
02:31calcium, and they actually taste great. Our program offers science-backed plans,
02:37tools to create healthy habits, and a personal coach to guide you every step
02:42of the way. It's designed for real life and to make things simple for busy
02:48people like you and like us. If I could encourage anyone, I would say if you are
02:56struggling with weight loss or learning healthy habits, don't wait. Find a coach.
03:02Get a coach. And this time of year especially, people are, so many people are
03:08starting a weight loss journey and it can feel very daunting, especially if
03:11you're trying to figure it out all on your own, which is why I love Optivia.
03:15It's all about making small, manageable changes to fit into your day-to-day life.
03:21If you're curious to learn more, check out Optivia.com forward slash results.