May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of mental health issues as well as fostering support for mindful behavior. OPTAVIA recognizes the importance of mental wellness as an integral component of health and wellbeing.

Consider these tips to help you prioritize mindfulness this Mental Health Awareness Month:

• Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself during tough times. Treat yourself with the same grace and care you'd give a friend.
• Prioritize Self-Care: Make time for activities that nurture your mind and body, like exercise or hobbies you enjoy.
• Stay Connected & Seek Support: Dedicate time to the relationships that matter most in your life, whether family, friends or a broader community – like your OPTAVIA Community. Schedule meetups or calls to maintain meaningful connections and find support when you need it.
• Set Realistic Goals: Break big goals into manageable steps. Celebrate progress and accept setbacks as part of the journey.
• Limit Negative Information: Stay informed but set boundaries on exposure to negative news or social media. Focus on uplifting sources instead.
• Fuel Your Body: Prioritize nutrient-rich options for optimal health. Eat nutritious Lean & Green meals and OPTAVIA Fuelings to support both physical and mental health. Remember, you're not alone in this journey.

I am dedicated to helping you reach your goals and achieve Lifelong Transformation, Making a Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature.

The warmth of the summer season is rapidly approaching! While warmer weather can inspire a carefree lifestyle in many of us, we can’t forget about our health and sun protection during the upcoming months.

Stay safe, be well and feel your best this summer with these simple tips:

• Layer on the sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Be sure to re-apply at least every two hours and after swimming or sweating.
• Wear proper clothes and sunglasses for the occasion. Plan for sun exposure by wearing light clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your skin. Protect your eyes with sunglasses, particularly those that block at least 99% of UV light.
• Avoid the sun at peak hours. Limit your direct exposure to the sun between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, when UV rays are strongest. Use this time to catch up on summer reading or play an indoor game with your family or friends.
• Plan an active vacation. Camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling are great ways to spend time in natural environments while also getting exercise. If you’re visiting a city, consider renting bicycles or taking a walking tour.

Now you’re ready to navigate warmer weather, while having fun in the sun!

Connect with me for additional tips on how to stay safe and healthy during the upcoming summer season.

Rhonda's decided to start the OPTAVIA Lifestyle Program to Support GLP-1s, choosing to utilize the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan in addition to weight loss medication for its simplicity. It was a refreshing departure from the complex approaches she had previously tried without success.

With OPTAVIA Lifestyle Program to Support GLP-1s, Rhonda has undergone a remarkable transformation—from 223 to 158 pounds*. At 53 years old, she's replaced unhealthy habits with healthy ones that led to significant improvements in her overall wellbeing. Thanks to a transformed lifestyle, Rhonda now enjoys long walks, fits effortlessly into her clothes and has seen improvements in her health.

The ease of the program, coupled with supportive personal coaching made Rhonda's journey manageable. Nutritionally interchangeable and nutrient-dense OPTAVIA Fuelings simplified the program, allowing her to focus primarily on prepping Lean & Green meals.

For Rhonda, the OPTAVIA Lifestyle Program to Support GLP-1s has been life-altering, enabling her to regain control of her life during one of the toughest phases: menopause.

Rhonda advises new Clients that while weight loss medication** alone may not offer a complete solution, OPTAVIA comes in to empower people to adopt healthy habits, helping to make a healthy lifestyle second nature.