"Taking control of my health has literally given me a new life." Justin was diagnosed with prediabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea, and the things he once loved to do with his family – including air travel and visiting amusement parks -- were becoming “unbearable,” if not impossible. After completing the OPTIFAST® Program, a 150-lbs lighter* Justin revealed, “I'm able to travel [on planes] with no extenders or extra seats and participate in all of our family’s activities when on vacation. I even participated in some new activities I could not have before [because of] my weight, such as ziplining!” Justin also discovered a newfound love for running as part of his commitment to a healthier lifestyle, explaining, “It keeps me accountable and gives me something to look forward doing [for] my fitness. This past year alone, I have participated in five 5K races, and [this year] I will be participating in my first half marathon ever!”

"This program has allowed me to learn more about myself and accomplish things that a year ago I would not have done." Before signing up for the OPTIFAST® Program, Colleen says her “relationship with food was out of control” and she was “constantly thinking” about what to eat for each meal. On top of this she had been prescribed several different medications for weight-related issues, including high-blood pressure. After talking to her doctor about her desire to make a change in her life, they recommended she try the OPTIFAST® Program.

Like many people, Dianna struggled with “maintaining a healthy weight” for most of her life and had tried nearly every diet and weight loss solution on the market, “none with sustained success.” As a selfproclaimed foodie, she found her struggles to be even more complex since her eating was tied to her emotions and centered around community events. “I have long wanted to be the person I am in my head versus the mirror,” Dianna explained of her decision to start OPTIFAST®. “I am truly not sure when I started the program if I believed that this would be the one that would be life-changing or just that I needed to do something, but this program provides the right mix of simplicity and accountability that works for me.” I am stronger than I knew!

Like many people who struggle with losing weight, Vicki had tried many solutions with little success, until she found herself at her heaviest and signed up for a free OPTIFAST® consultation in a “complete act of desperation.” Revealed Vicki, “I decided I would give it six weeks and if I didn't see results, I would be done. … At the time I wasn’t thinking big. I just wanted to feel good. I just wanted to look good.” The benefits turned out to be far bigger than I ever dreamed of.

"I have a new sense of self confidence that I can make the right decisions about what I eat and how I can maintain my new, healthy lifestyle! " Wanting to feel better and do the things he once enjoyed in life such as bowling without experiencing knee pain, sitting comfortably in restaurant booths and airplane seats, and feeling comfortable in his own clothes led Kevin to start his weight loss journey with OPTIFAST®. He was nervous at first, but very motivated to change his life for the better using the products and behavioral training provided by the OPTIFAST® Program. “I am now 147-lbs. lighter*, off my hypertension meds, exercising 120 minutes per day [and] feeling and looking great.** My dad, when he saw me after the weight loss, [said] that I have added 10 years to my life!”

"My fiancé, Evan, and I had done many other diet programs before, got gym memberships and worked out… We needed something that was going to improve our health too – and OPTIFAST® did that for us! I can’t thank OPTIFAST® enough for giving me back my life!" In February 2019, Candice got engaged to the love of her life and she knew she had to make a commitment to a life change. She was diagnosed with hypertension and her fiancé was pre-diabetic. For their big day, they both knew they wanted to have healthier bodies and had to make a commitment to a life change, so they started the OPTIFAST® program together. Candice says that the OPTIFAST® program has changed her life and now with a 52 lb* weight loss, she is happy and excited for her wedding day!

"I'm happier with myself and my life now, and I have more confidence in my ability to achieve big goals" Joss found her weight gain to be difficult, as well as physically and emotionally uncomfortable. “When I looked in the mirror and saw pictures of myself, I didn't recognize that person, I didn't look like how I saw myself in my head, and that was really hard to live with.” Like many others she tried to lose the weight on her own but ultimately went to her doctor for help. After being recommended the OPTIFAST® program, Joss says she attended an information session to learn more. She joked, “My only question was, ‘How soon can I start?’ and I was up and going within a week.” She says the 163-lb weight loss* has changed her life for the better in so many ways. Explained Joss, “I never have to worry about fitting into a seat or space. I'm way more comfortable in my own skin. I can dress exactly how I've always dreamed of dressing. I actually like the way I look and feel like I'm an attractive person, which has made me want to take better care of myself in other ways. I'm much more physically comfortable. And it doesn't hurt that all my doctors are very happy with me.”

The number 412 holds significance for Robert. It not only is the area code for Pittsburgh, the city in which he lives, but it also is Robert’s starting weight when he began his OPTIFAST® weight loss journey. Robert talks about being a “prisoner of excessive weight” and how small things like tying his shoes without getting winded are so significant. Robert feels that the OPTIFAST® program has helped him find the person he was meant to be. Robert has lost 187 lbs*. I've lost weight before – the wrong way with the wrong programs. But with this program, I get to actually enjoy eating food [again]. I make better choices – I’m just happy and thriving!