Lisa Premer Head - Independent Optavia Coach

Tonight is the night!! The amazing Troy Community Chorus will be singing their hearts out tonight at Troy Athens at 8pm. Come early so you can donate money and win a prize! I will greet you at the door! 😊

To the one who first called me mom, to you being a dad, it’s been an amazing journey…to be continued! Happy Birthday Tom! Can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

I’m here to coach you!! Let’s do this together!!

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Nikki didn't realize that she would GAIN more than she would lose on her health journey!

You can clearly see she lost 40lbs. But she also gained control, power of choice, mindful eating habits, structure through nutritional science, personal insight, confidence, worth, and so much more!

We are so excited to announce that INSIDER featured independent OPTAVIA Coach, Nancy O., and OPTAVIA in a recent article! 💻👏

After losing 145 pounds*, she said she’s gained energy to keep up with her foster children and helped change her lifestyle for the better.

Read more about the Nancy’s story feature in Insider:
https://www.insider.com/woman-lost-nearly-half-her-body-weight-to-foster-teens-2022-11

❤️Health Tip of the Day!!❤️
What many people don’t understand is that it’s not just the type of food they eat and the excess calories that cause weight gain, but the erratic nature of the fueling pattern itself. Learning how to fuel your body efficiently - through small meals every three hours - is one of the most basic and critical Habits of Health. Just making this simple adjustment will have a dramatic effect on your whole body!

If you are interested in receiving more health tips, send me a message. I’m here to help.

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So proud to be part of this company!

We did it again!
Medifast, the company behind OPTAVIA, made the FORTUNE Magazine list of the 100 Fast Growing Companies for the fourth consecutive year.

✨ We are the only health and wellness company on this year’s list
✨ We are one of only 24 companies returning from the 2021 list
✨ We are one of only 11 companies to make it three years or more in a row

Being on this list again is a true testament to the dedication of our independent OPTAVIA Coaches and their determination to offer the world Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time.

From our chief!

I’ll be spending the holidays with friends and family, so this will be my last post for the week. I encourage you to consider putting down your phone as well and genuinely being present with the people you love. And, of course, be healthy and safe.

Here is some food for thought while you enjoy the time away: https://www.drwayneandersen.com/were-becoming-an-indoor-species/

Brittany realized at 23 years old (as a high school teacher) that she was ready to change her habits and be able to “show up” as her best for herself and her students. She accomplished this transformation on our program, and is able to do so much.more in life.

The trajectory of her life, as you can imagine, is massively different now.

So proud of this distinction!

That’s right! Medifast’s OPTAVIA Program Named #1 Weight Loss Program in the US by Revenue for 2021! How did we do it?

Our program offers a holistic approach to health that includes four powerful components:

☑️ Individualized support through an independent Coach
☑️ A Community of others on similar journeys
☑️ Habits of Health Transformational System to get the body and mind working together, addressing the whole person
☑️ Plans and products to help achieve weight loss goals

Reach out to an independent OPTAVIA Coach today to get started!

Here’s how we do it!!

That’s right! Medifast’s OPTAVIA Program Named #1 Weight Loss Program in the US by Revenue for 2021! How did we do it?

Our program offers a holistic approach to health that includes four powerful components:

☑️ Individualized support through an independent Coach
☑️ A Community of others on similar journeys
☑️ Habits of Health Transformational System to get the body and mind working together, addressing the whole person
☑️ Plans and products to help achieve weight loss goals

Reach out to an independent OPTAVIA Coach today to get started!

Hello November!!

I can’t wait to try this

🌮 Creamy Taco Soup 🥣
(Crockpot Recipe)

Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef or turkey
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
1 cup low fat plain greek yogurt
2 10 oz cans of Rotel diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp Taco seasoning
4 cups low sodium beef/chicken/vegetable broth
1-2 TBSP fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded cheese for topping.
Directions:
Brown ground meat until fully cooked.
While meat is browning, place cream cheese, tomatoes, and taco seasoning into crockpot.
Drain any grease off meat and add meat to crockpot. Stir to combine.
Pour broth into crockpot, stir.
Cook on low 4 hrs or high for 2 hrs.
Add greek yogurt & cilantro* last, heat through, serve.
Top with shredded cheese. 🧀

Makes 6 servings.

Per serving: 1 Lean protein, 1 green, 3 condiments

Enjoy.

Inspired by the traditional hearty Paraguayan soup, this chicken & dumpling soup is filled with tender chicken and vegetables. We’re keeping the dish lower in carbs by making dumplings out of parmesan cheese (instead of cornmeal & cheese). Developed by The Culinary Institute of America, this NEW Lean & Green recipe makes 4 servings (1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, & 2 condiments).

For this Lean & Green recipe and many more, download the OPTAVIA App today from the Apple App Store (for iPhone users) or Google Play (for Android devices).You can even browse recipes based on dietary needs, protein preference and cuisine type!

Ingredients:
1¾ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken stock
½ tsp salt
2 cups small-diced celery
2 cups small-diced turnips
2 cups small-diced red bell peppers
2/3 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese
1 large egg

Directions:
1. In a stockpot, bring the chicken stock to a boil, and add the chicken breast and salt. Cover, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
2. Once the chicken breast is tender, remove it from the broth and set it aside to cool. When cool enough to touch, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
3. Add the celery, turnips, and red peppers to the simmering broth, and cook slowly for about 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
4. Add the shredded chicken, and bring to a gentle boil to heat through.
5. For the parmesan dumplings, bring a small pot of water to a very low simmer.
6. Combine the parmesan with the egg in a small bowl to make a batter.
7. Using a teaspoon, make 12 small dumplings with the batter.
8. Adjust the water so that it is just below simmering, and gently drop the dumplings into it. Cook gently for about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon, and place on a paper towel to allow them to dry (note: the dumpling are delicate when they are cooked, but will firm up as they cool).
9. Divide the soup and dumplings into 4 equal portions (per serving: about 2¼ cups of soup with 3 dumplings served on top).

Tip: You can bake the dumplings in the oven if you prefer. Place the 12 dumplings on a non-stick baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 370 calories, 49g protein, 18g carbohydrate, 10g fat

Keep the cupboards free from nutritionless snack foods. If these items aren’t in the house, you can’t reach for them!

A Big Trick for Stop. Challenge. Choose. | Habits of Health The power of Stop. Challenge. Choose. begins with the first step: Stop. Reflect on the Habits of Health that you find the most difficult to build, and start to build extra stops into your routine.

I absolutely love Daniel’s story and it brought me to tears when I heard him speak in July! Talk about no excuses. Be inspired!

Daniel is an Army vet who lost his legs in Iraq a month before his deployment ended.

He needed prosthetics. However, he was too heavy to use them effectively. Daniel followed our lifestyle and lost 9️⃣5️⃣ lbs.

He now can walk with his prosthetics! 🎉

REAL people, REAL life change!

🇺🇸Thank you for your service, Daniel🇺🇸

💡Knowing the difference between PHYSICAL and EMOTIONAL hunger💡

Often times, over eating is a result of emotional hunger. Knowing whether your hunger is emotional versus physical can help you discern whether your body actually needs something else instead.🤔

Before grabbing whatever you see in the moment, do a quick assessment of your hunger level. Using the question, is your hunger emotional or physical?

I love this chart when assessing. If you’re experiencing emotional hunger and emotional cravings, what does your body actually need at that moment.

Do you need more sleep? Do you need to connect with a friend? Do you need water due to low hydration and feeling fatigued or light headed?

Try to find the underlying reason behind the emotional craving.🤗

We can get ourselves into bad habits quickly and I can say with all of my clients today, they are or have struggled with this.

BUT, this is the HABIT work that we focus on, one ☝️ at a time on program!!

It’s a game changer, whatever the habit, you can change, with goals!! Let’s do this!

See what Independent OPTAVIA Coach, Stacy B., said about all the things she can do now that her body is healthier, because her wellness journey is much more than a number on the scale:

"Before I started this health program, my independent OPTAVIA Coach told me that the most expensive part of this program would be the new clothes. She was right. 🤣

After losing 50+ lbs*., I had to get rid of literally all my clothes and start fresh. The only thing I kept was this one belt. It’s a great reminder to me of how far I’ve come.“

Remember to start slow if you’re just starting out, increasing resistance over time.