In the July issue
Pushing Past Excuses
 Despite numerous claims to the contrary, reaching a weight loss goal is rarely easy. Along the way, we often encounter issues that can weaken our commitment or make us give up altogether. When confronted with problems that threaten our weight loss plans, finding an excuse to give up is often easier than finding a reason to move forward.
When It Warms Up, Drink Up!
Water is as essential as oxygen to the human body. Our bodies are made up of 50 to 75% water. According to the American Dietetic Association's Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, the average adult loses 10 cups of water daily.
Cherry Vanilla Cooler
A bracing fruit flavor perfectly complemented by smooth vanilla
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In the June issue
Taking control of setbacks
 When things are going well, sticking with behavioral change is usually manageable. However, when the going gets tough, our new behaviors may give way to old habits and we find ourselves struggling with setbacks in our journey to a healthier weight.
Summer Peach
It is time for summer! The juicy, full-bodied flavor of peaches provides the foundation for a truly satisfying smoothie.
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In the May issue
The Apple Versus the Pear
 When thinking of apples and pears, most of us assume that we are talking about fruit. Apples and pears can also refer to body shape types. Apple-shaped individuals carry most of their "extra" weight in their abdominal area, whereas pear-shaped individuals gain and store most of their additional weight in their hips, buttocks, and thighs. While neither sounds very desirable, it is better health-wise to be one shape over the other.
Almond Joy
The addition of coconut makes this classic mélange of chocolate and almond flat-out delightful
Prescription Exercise
 Many of the benefits we get from exercise are similar to the effects of some prescription medicines. Exercise can fight stress, relieve depression, strengthen bones, and improve the immune system. But, like any prescription medicine, it has to be taken in a measured dose and repeated regularly to work.
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Exercise Intensity
 It is important to monitor your exercise so you work out at the correct intensity. If you are exercising too intensely, you can injury yourself or burnout. If you don't exercise hard enough, you won't reap the benefits that exercise offers, such as weight loss, increased cardiovascular health, and a decreased cancer risk. How do you know what intensity is right for you?
Thai Peanut Chicken Soup
Stay on track with this flavorful OPTIFAST Soup recipe.
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The Wonderful World of Yoga
 Yoga has been around, according to some historians, for 5000 years. In the U.S., it has become a very popular form of exercise over the past few decades. It is a wonderful form of physical activity that can help increase strength and flexibility, delay aging, reduce stress, and assist in establishing inner peace.
Old Fashioned Root Beer
There's nothing like a frosty mug of refreshing old fashioned root beer. Try this low calorie variation on a traditional American root beer using OPTIFAST® 800 Vanilla Powder. It's a delicious summer treat that tastes as good as it sounds.
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Exercise - Fact or Fiction?
 There are many misconceptions when it comes to exercise. How do you know what to believe and what to disregard? Take the following quiz and see how much you really know.
Vegetable chicken Soup
An all-American favorite whose ingredients can be tailored to your preferences.
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Realistic Resolutions for the New Year
 As we enter a new year, we not only reflect on the previous year, but we look forward to the new year. Many vow to make a change in their lives to better themselves physically, financially, or emotionally. These changes most often are known as resolutions.
Mocha Java
Stay warm this winter with this delicious twist on your morning routine!
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