OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series

Episode 1: Overview

From managing expectations to setting realistic goals and understanding your sleep habits, Dr Cal Paterson unpacks exactly what to expect over the next 14 episodes.

Episode 2: Managing Expectations

In episode 2 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson helps you explore how planning for failure can help you succeed in the long term with a focus on motivation, expectations, how to keep things real and set yourself up for success.

Episode 3: Competencies For Effective Weight Control

In episode 3 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson helps you understand the five key skills behind managing weight over time.

Episode 4: Mindful Eating

In episode 4 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson helps to reframe your understanding of mindful eating by learning how to stay in the moment.

Episode 5: Setting Goals

In episode 5 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson explores how you can develop realistic goals by understanding what you have control over.

Episode 6: Managing Mental Load

In episode 6 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Peterson explores the concept of mental load and uncovers how doing less on your journey can actually bring you more.

Episode 7: Black-and-white Thinking

In episode 7 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson explores the dangers of black-and-white thinking and how to show yourself more kindness on the road to change.

Episode 8: Body Image

In episode 8 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson discusses ways in which you can re-connect and strengthen your relationship with your body.

Episode 9: Snacking

In episode 9 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson looks at comfort eating and snacking. This episode explores the difference between the thinking brain and the automatic brain and how that drives your eating habits.

Episode 10: Dealing With Setbacks

In episode 10 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson looks at the bumps you may face along the road to change and how to develop a range of ‘tune-up’ strategies that make it easier to roll with the setbacks.

Episode 11: Getting Some Sleep

In episode 11 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson discusses the importance of sleep and how you can arm yourself with a sleep strategy that supports your weight management journey.

Episode 12: Pacing

In episode 12 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson explores the concept of 'pacing' and how to create a sustainable path to weight loss by setting a steady pace for yourself.

Episode 13: Relationships

In episode 13 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson explores the idea of relationships and how one little word can reframe your relationship with yourself and others.

Episode 14: Solving Problems

In episode 14 of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson looks at roadblocks and how to turn problems into solutions with these three steps.

Episode 15: Building Self-confidence

In the final episode of the OPTIFAST Lifestyle Series, Dr. Cal Paterson explores the concept of self worth and how you can build a self-care practice that will have profound effects.