The 5&1 Plan includes 5 packaged Fuelings and 1 low carb meal per day. As a result, it can be quite restrictive in food options and calorie count. Since you may tire of relyin… See more

Regardless of your specific plan, the Optavia diet can be expensive, especially when you factor in the additional cost of groceries for Lean and Green meals. Depending … See more

The Optavia diet includes specialized programs for vegetarians, people with diabetes, and people who are nursing. Plus, about two-thirds of its products are certified glu… See more

Weight regain may be a concern after you stop the program. No research has yet examined weight regain after the Optavia diet. However, weight regain is common after restric… See more

The Optavia diet relies heavily on packaged food items. In fact, you would eat 150 Fuelings each month on the 5&1 Plan. This is a cause for concern, as many of these items are hi… See more