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.

11/20/2025

🦃🍂Thanksgiving is a week away and here are 5 Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving Celebration! 🍂🦃

1. Stay on Schedule: Fuel every 2-3 hours to control hunger and avoid overindulgence.
2. Mindful Plate: Visualize a 9-inch plate and focus on lean protein & veggies.
3. Savor Every Bite: Take your time; it takes 15-20 mins for your brain to signal fullness!
4. Healthy Contribution: Prepare or bring a Healthy dish to share!
5. Post-Feast Stroll: After the meal, take a refreshing walk to burn calories! 🚶‍♀️🔥

Comment below if you have any tips to share.

11/19/2025

The six MacroHabits of Health are the foundational steps for the highest chance of transformation in your health and life:

✅ Habits of Healthy Weight Management
✅ Habits of Healthy Eating and Hydration
✅ Habits of Healthy Motion
✅ Habits of Healthy Sleep & Energy Management
✅ Habits of a Healthy Mind
✅ Habits of Healthy Surroundings

Each of the six MacroHabits focuses on a key aspect of health addressing the whole person, creating healthy habits in all areas of your life.

11/18/2025

Have you told yourself I will get healthy in the New Year⁉⁉
How many times have you told yourself that🤔
I know I did and then I proved myself wrong!!
That was Stacey, read on to be inspired!!!

Stacie was not sure she wanted to tackle the goal of losing some weight right before the holidays. But she realized she desperately wanted to feel good in her own skin. So she took the plunge!

This is what she had to say....
"With the holiday’s right around the corner I was scared to start but knew if I started NOW I could be prepared to take on those holiday dinners with a better mind set and feel good after too! I did just that!

When Reggie saw how much I changed in health he joined me. It’s not an easy task to change all those habits but so doable if you just do it. We still enjoy life to its fullest with food and drinks but it looks a bit different these days. One thing I love about this program is I can go right back to the basics if I need a good reset for my mind and body. Our health is a life time of work and not giving up on yourself is the key!"

Congrats Stacey. You and Reggie look amazing and found health, happiness and hope!

DON'T WAIT! Let's make this the happiest and healthiest holidays ever. This could be the first new year when you don't have to make the resolution to lose weight. Give me a call or message NOW.

11/17/2025

The holidays don’t have to throw you off track! 🎄
The final weeks of the year are your chance to choose how you finish.

✨ Will you let the season control you…
or will you take charge of your health and energy?

Healthy Santa has chosen to stay on track — and you can too! 🎅💚
Let’s make these last weeks the healthiest (and happiest) yet!

11/16/2025

It’s , and that means putting you first. 💚
The holidays are right around the corner, and the year’s end is near — but it’s not too late to reach your health goals!

✨ Don’t wait for January 1st to start feeling better.
If you begin your journey now, you could be 10–20 pounds lighter by the New Year!

You owe it to yourself to finish the year strong. Let’s explore a program that fits your goals and lifestyle — your transformation can start today! 🌟

11/15/2025

Don't these look yummy!! Perfect for watching football or the upcoming holidays. 🦃🏈🎄

CRAB-STUFFED MUSHROOMS 🍄🦀
Ingredients:
3.5 oz lump crab meat
2 oz part-skim mozzarella
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp green onions, finely diced
1 Tbsp red bell pepper, finely diced
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp dried dill w**d
1 1/4 cups mushroom caps

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove stems from mushrooms and wash and dry the caps. Place stem-side up in a rectangular glass dish that has been sprayed with PAM.

In a small bowl, combine crab meat, mozzarella, garlic, green onions, bell pepper, black pepper and dill w**d in a small bowl. Stir gently to combine, trying to avoid breaking up the lumps of crab as much as possible. Fill the mushroom caps with the mixture, pressing it firmly into the caps, and mounding it on top. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the stuffed mushrooms. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned and the cheese has melted.
Servings: 1
1 lean, 3 green, 3 condiments

11/14/2025

Introducing Metabolic Synchronization, our breakthrough science that reverses metabolic dysfunction, starting with a with a targeted reset.

By improving body composition through a strong and targeted fat burn, Metabolic Synchronization works from the inside out.

Reduces up to 14% visceral fat* — targeting the bad fat that surrounds muscle and organs, interfering with how your body functions

Retains 98% lean mass* — protecting healthy tissue for strength, mobility and more

Supports healthy muscle — promoting your body’s ability to support an active metabolism — from efficient energy use to helping regulate body weight

The result? Harmonization of key metabolic functions at the cellular level works from the inside out. The key is to shift body composition toward a body that looks better, feels better and functions at its best.

Quality weight loss goes beyond the scale to target bad visceral fat while preserving lean mass and protecting healthy muscle — the very tissue that powers your metabolism, fuels energy use and keeps you strong.

💡 Want to dig deeper? Comment below or send me a message. Let's talk.

11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day 💫
A simple act of kindness can brighten someone’s day — and boost your own health too!
Did you know being kind can:
1️⃣ Make you happier
2️⃣ Support a healthier heart
3️⃣ Slow the aging process
4️⃣ Strengthen relationships
5️⃣ Inspire others — kindness is contagious!

Let’s fill the world (and our hearts) with kindness today 💚

11/12/2025

🔥 Your Metabolism Matters! 🔥
I spent years feeling tired, stuck, and frustrated with my health. I didn’t realize my metabolism was completely out of balance — and it was affecting everything! 😩
Then I found OPTAVIA, and everything changed. 🙌

I made the decision to reset my habits, fuel my body right, and finally feel GOOD again — and I refuse to ever go back! 💪

Here’s how OPTAVIA supports a healthy metabolism
🫶 Balances blood sugar and reduces cravings
🫶 Promotes fat burning instead of fat storage
🫶 Supports lean muscle to keep metabolism strong
🫶 Lowers inflammation and stabilizes hormones
🫶 Builds consistent, sustainable healthy habits

I can’t imagine where I’d be if I hadn’t taken that first step. 💚

✨ Ready to feel amazing in your own skin again? Ready to get your metabolism running the way it should? PM ME. Let’s talk — I’d love to share what’s possible for YOU!

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we thank all the brave men and women who served our country and fought for our freedoms. We are forever grateful and honor you today and every day. 🇺🇸 ❤️

11/10/2025

Another chance and another week to focus on your health. Be sure you are focusing on HEALTH and not a diet. Diets don't work.

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