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00:00:00 – 00:35:22
The video explores the content creator trying MLM products from Optavia for the first time. They express concerns about the products' taste, low calorie content, and restrictive nature. The products are critiqued, with some being labeled as disgusting or unappealing. The video highlights the extreme calorie restriction promoted by Optavia, criticizing it for potential health risks and high costs. The creator advises against exercising while on the Optavia plan due to the low calorie intake. In conclusion, Optavia is not recommended for its focus on extreme calorie restriction rather than sustainable nutrition. The video ends with the creator thanking the audience and hinting at future content.
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In this segment of the video, the content creator introduces the audience to trying MLM products for the first time. The products being tested are from Optavia, sent by a viewer who had received them but did not continue with the MLM. The content creator emphasizes being anti-MLM, highlighting the potential concerns around legitimacy if they happen to like the products. They assure viewers of their transparency and commitment to providing factual information about MLMs despite their opinion on the taste of the products. The creator stresses that endorsing MLM products does not change their stance against the harmful business model.
00:05:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker provides disclaimers regarding triggers related to weight loss discussions. They introduce Optavia, an MLM company offering weight loss products like fuelings, which are pre-packaged foods. Depending on the program chosen, individuals consume a specific number of fuelings per day along with lean and green meals. The speaker expresses concerns about the low calorie content, lack of wholesomeness, and restrictive nature of the fuelings. They demonstrate how to prepare and sample some cold Optavia products like a mocha shake mix, coffee soft serve, and a tropical fruit smoothie.
00:10:00
In this segment of the video, the YouTuber tastes and reviews three different Thrive freeze-dried meal products. The first product is a mocha shake mix with 100 calories, 14 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. The YouTuber finds it chalky and rates it as disgusting. The second product is a coffee soft serve that is thick in texture, containing 110 calories, 11 grams of protein, and 2.5 grams of fat. It smells like whey protein and lacks a strong coffee flavor, being categorized as ‘I don’t hate it.’ The third product is a tropical fruit smoothie mix with 100 calories, 12 grams of protein, and 0 grams of fat. The YouTuber finds it fruity, smooth, and the most favorable out of the three options, rating it as ‘okay.’ All three cold products are critiqued, with the mocha shake being rated the lowest, the coffee soft serve in the middle, and the tropical fruit smoothie being the most tolerable. They express hope that the hot foods may have better outcomes.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter tries out different Optavia fuelings, starting with baking cookie dough instead of microwaving it, then moving on to red bean and vegetable chili, sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The presenter finds that the chocolate chip cookie, while soft and with added protein, tastes like protein powder with artificial sweeteners. They feel it’s a decent option for low sugar needs but doesn’t replicate a real cookie. The red bean and vegetable chili turns out overcooked and crumbly, with a small portion and an unappealing texture, leading the presenter to feel it’s a wasted fueling. The taste is not satisfying despite claims of comforting flavors.
00:20:00
In this segment of the video, the individual tries a microwave meal that turns out to be horrible and undercooked. Moving on, they sample mashed potatoes in sour cream and chive flavor and roasted garlic flavor. The taste of the mashed potatoes is not like a traditional potato product, more akin to a protein shake with potatoes. The portion sizes of the mashed potatoes are small and not very satisfying. Lastly, the individual tries crunchers, which are cheesy herb baked snacks with 100 calories, 12 grams of protein, and 2.5 grams of fat per packet. Overall, the individual finds the mashed potatoes to be gritty in texture and not satisfying like traditional mashed potatoes.
00:25:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker tastes various Optavia food products and categorizes them based on their taste and experience. None of the items are deemed enjoyable; some are labeled as “disgusting.” The speaker reflects on the Optavia program being designed for weight loss through severe calorie restriction to create a caloric deficit. They explain the concept of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and how the program is intended to work. The concern is raised that this level of calorie restriction may not be healthy, enjoyable, or sustainable for most people, especially considering daily physical activities that also burn calories.
00:30:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker advises against exercising while following the Optavia plan due to the low calorie intake, which can have negative impacts like muscle loss, altered menstrual cycle, fatigue, lightheadedness, and slowed metabolism. Optavia is criticized for promoting a crash diet approach that may lead to a harmful relationship with food, potential eating disorders, and mental struggles with restriction. The Optavia fuelings are described as small in portion size, low in calories, high in protein, and generally unappealing. The cost of Optavia fuelings is highlighted at around three dollars per fueling, making it an expensive option. The speaker concludes that Optavia is not recommended, as it focuses on extreme calorie restriction rather than sustainable nutrition and healthy eating habits.
00:35:00
In this part of the video, the creator expresses that they enjoyed making the video and hope the viewers had a good time watching it. They mention having dishes to clean and prompt viewers to share their thoughts in the comments. The creator thanks the audience for watching and expresses appreciation, indicating they will see them in the next video soon.