Cara and Todd Gartrell, Independent Certified Optavia Coaches

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Cara and Todd Gartrell, Independent Certified Optavia Coaches

OPTIMAL HEALTH! That is the phrase that caught our attention in October of 2009. We found OPTAVIA just in time to lose weight for our wedding.

As an Optavia health coach we help guide and support our clients by helping them achieve one new healthy habit at a time which leads to lifelong transformation. We have always enjoyed an active lifestyle and were impressed that OPTAVIA had a proven history of helping people get healthy and stay healthy. Now we are passionate about sharing the OPTAVIA community with our family, friends, and anyone who desires to achieve OPTIMAL HEALTH.

04/23/2026

Your mind is so very powerful 💪
Be kind to yourself. ❤️

04/22/2026

🌎 Earth Day Reminder 🌱

Today is a great reminder that the choices we make every day matter—not just for our health, but for the world around us. When you fuel your body with intention, build healthy habits, and care for yourself, you’re also contributing to something bigger.

Small steps add up—whether it’s choosing better nutrition, moving your body, or being more mindful of what you consume. 💚

Here’s to becoming the healthiest version of YOU while creating a better world along the way.

✨ Ready to start your journey? I’m here to help.

04/21/2026

Success often comes when we are willing to step out of a comfort zone, embrace new approaches, and try something new.

So excited to celebrate Kimberly! 👇👇
She bought the outfit with hope & desire to improve her health. Despite how tight it was, she put it on and went running - almost every day. She thought if she just worked hard enough - ran enough - she would get herself to a healthy weight and size. However, she realized that nutrition played a crucial role in achieving her goals. Now she gets to run because she enjoys it rather than solely being for exercise to get to a “desired” size. Congrats Kimberly!!

Remember, you can't outrun an unhealthy diet! Who wants to be ready for summer? 🙋‍♀️ Let's go!

04/20/2026

If this is how you’re feeling right now… stuck, low energy, not quite yourself… I get it.

But you don’t have to stay there. 💛
As an OPTAVIA Coach, I can help you get back on your feet with a simple, proven plan that actually fits your life.

Summer’s coming—and you deserve to feel energized, confident, and ready to move again (maybe even run toward it 😄).

Let’s do this together.

04/19/2026

Plan your meals ahead of time to help encourage healthy eating. Whether you stick with the same meals every week because you enjoy the recipes or you want to try something new, planning your meals ahead of time – from breakfast to dinner – can help you stay on track and not be tempted by impulses!

04/18/2026

What's cooking? How about Baked Salmon Patties with Zucchini Ribbon Salad!

It's Salmon mixed with fresh herbs and lemon juice, formed into patties, and baked, served with a delicious roasted tomato cocktail sauce and a simple zucchini and asparagus ribbon salad. This Lean & Green meal makes 4 servings (1 Leaner, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Green, 3 Condiments per serving). A great recipe for getting more fatty fish, like salmon, into your weekly meal plan!

Ingredients:
2 Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
15 oz. cooked salmon, flaked
7 oz. cooked shrimp, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon zest
5 tbsp almond flour
Cooking Spray
2 tsp prepared horseradish
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
12 medium asparagus
2 medium zucchini
¼ cup basil, chopped

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to broil.
2. Line a sheet tray with foil. Place halved tomatoes, cut side up, on the tray. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
3. Broil until charred and slightly softened, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the tomatoes and let cool. Turn your oven down to 425ᵒF.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked salmon, cooked shrimp, dill, chives, parsley, and the lemon zest. Divide the mixture evenly into ⅓ cup patties.
5. Spread the almond flour onto a plate. Press the salmon patties into the almond flour.
6. Spray a foil lined sheet tray with cooking spray. Place the patties on the tray and spray again with cooking spray.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
8. While the salmon cakes bake make the roasted tomato cocktail sauce. Toss the tomatoes, horseradish, lemon juice and Worcestershire into a food processor or blender. Pulse until you get to your desired consistency. Pour into a serving bowl. Serve warm or chill until ready to use.
9. Using a vegetable peeler, peel long strips from the asparagus and the zucchini onto a platter. Toss with the chopped basil and sprinkle with lemon juice.
10. Per serving, 2 baked salmon cakes topped with a total of 2 tablespoons of cocktail sauce and served with an evenly divided amount of zucchini ribbon salad.

04/17/2026

It's . Did you know, what happens after you move matters just as much as the movement itself.

Regular activity supports metabolic health, body composition and even mental well-being.

As Jessica Kiel explains, consistent movement is also linked to lower risk of chronic conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

It doesn’t have to be extreme.
It just has to happen — again and again.

04/16/2026

Just do it AFRAID😳
You will be so happy you did!
I'm here to help you every step of the way

04/15/2026

Metabolic health isn’t built overnight — it’s built in the choices you repeat every day.

Not extremes. Not all-or-nothing.
Just simple things done consistently:
✔️ Steadier energy (fewer spikes + crashes)
✔️ Supporting muscle (your metabolic engine)
✔️ Hunger that feels more manageable
✔️ Movement that fits your real life

Because it’s not about doing more — it’s about doing what works, again and again.
That’s how real progress starts.

Ready to build your metabolic health? I've got the program. Let's start now. DM me or give me a call.

04/14/2026

At one point, fear and excuses felt like unbreakable walls. But Gail chose to remember who she truly is — and she pushed through! 💪✨

Her advice? "Excuses are walls built from fear. Remember who you are and break through!" 🚀

What’s holding you back? It’s time to step into your potential! Drop a 🔥 if you're ready to break through! I'm ready to help you do this.

04/13/2026

Ouch!
Your results always tell the truth.
Are you ready to do the work? I'm ready to help you get it done.

04/12/2026

It's . Take care of yourself. You need and deserve the time to relax and recharge. You can't take care of anyone, if you don't take care of yourself.

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