Weight loss isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula; it’s a deeply personal journey that often involves discovering what works uniquely for you. When I decided to embark on my own weight loss journey, I knew it wouldn’t be about quick fixes or strict diets but about creating a lifestyle I could maintain. I’m excited to share this journey with you, grounded in authenticity, self-discovery, and some transformative insights.
The videos I’ve shared capture this journey in real-time—the highs and lows, the challenges and achievements. Each step is shaped by lessons I’m learning, and I hope these glimpses into my journey will inspire others who feel it’s time to take that first step. Here are the first two for you to review.
I started off playing it “safe” sharing some of my routines as well as some the things I already knew as well as things I am learning.
The Realization and the Resolve
Starting out, I knew that consistency would be key. I wanted more than just to lose weight; I wanted to feel truly good, energized, and free. Watching back my initial videos reminds me of the commitment I made: to show up for myself, even on tough days. This isn’t just about numbers on a scale; it’s about living fully.
For me accountability is key is well as consistency. So as I added Zestal Trim to my routine, I wanted to document it. I started by doing for 4 day trial and I shared
Early in the journey, I quickly learned that small, steady changes often had the biggest impact. Tracking my progress on video is bringing me a new sense of accountability, but it also allows me to see the shifts in mindset and energy as well as in my body that aren’t always visible on the scale. Movement and weightlifting have been part of my weekly routine since for many years and is an important part of my journey. Incorporating new habits such as exploring foods that felt right for my body, focusing on macros, having great coaches, and leaning on tools like journaling and self-compassion are now part of building a new routine.
Staying Honest, Staying Real
If there’s one thing I’ve committed to in this journey, it’s honesty—especially with myself. Weight loss is often glorified in our culture, but in reality, it requires a willingness to look at ourselves deeply. Sharing these moments with you through videos has been both empowering and vulnerable, a reminder that no one has it all together all the time.
Here is my most venerable post so far as I share my real body in real time.
This journey is ongoing, and I look forward to sharing more in my upcoming posts and videos. We’ll dive into the practices that are working, how I handle setbacks, and the small wins that make it all worth it. For now, thank you for joining me as I take each step toward a healthier, happier me.
Life has a way of testing our limits, and stress often feels like an unavoidable part of that journey. But what if there were natural, simple ways to support your body and mind through those challenging moments? In this article, we’ll explore how to manage stress focusing on tools like essential oils and healthy habits that can help keep you grounded.
What Is Stress?
Before diving into solutions, let’s break down what stress actually is. Stress is a natural response your body has to any kind of demand or perceived threat. Whether it’s a looming deadline or personal concerns, stress triggers a flood of chemicals that prepare your body for “fight or flight.” This response is essential for survival but can become problematic when triggered too often or for prolonged periods.
How Stress Affects the Body
Chronic stress can have significant effects on your overall well-being, leading to physical symptoms like headaches, digestive issues, sleep problems, and even weakening your immune system. Emotionally, it can contribute to anxiety, irritability, and feelings of overwhelm.
But the good news is, there are natural ways to manage and reduce the impacts of stress, allowing your body to return to balance.
Daily Stress-Reducing Habits
Your daily habits play a significant role in managing stress. One of the most effective tools is conscious breathing. Simply pausing for a moment, inhaling deeply, and exhaling slowly can help reset your mind and body.
In addition to breathing techniques, regular exercise, adequate hydration, and maintaining a balanced diet can all contribute to overall emotional balance. Small actions like taking breaks, getting outside for a walk, or practicing mindfulness can make a big difference over time.
Using Essential Oils to Support Stress Management
Along with daily habits Essential oils add additional support. Essential oils, derived from plants, have long been used to promote feelings of calm and relaxation. While essential oils cannot cure or treat conditions, they can be an excellent addition to your wellness routine. Certain oils have specific properties that can help reduce feelings of stress and promote emotional well-being.
According to doTERRA, oils like Lavender, Bergamot, Adaptiv® and Calmer are particularly effective for creating a calming atmosphere. Lavender is well-known for its soothing properties, helping to calm both the body and mind. Bergamot, a citrus oil, can uplift your mood and ease anxious feelings. Adaptiv® is a doTERRA blend specially formulated to support those dealing with stressful situations.
When using oils, consider how to apply them. Diffusing oils into the air allows you to experience their benefits through aromatherapy, while diluted topical application on pulse points, such as wrists or temples, offers another way to promote relaxation.
Building a Calm Environment
Creating a space that encourages relaxation can be as simple as diffusing essential oils, playing soft music, or dimming the lights. Incorporating elements that make you feel grounded and at peace is key to managing stress.
According to doTERRA, their Balance® Grounding Blend is ideal for promoting feelings of tranquility and well-being. Combining it with regular self-care activities, like journaling or meditation, can further enhance a sense of calm.
Finally, remember that managing stress is not a one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s okay. Experiment with different tools like essential oils, mindful practices, and healthy habits to find what helps you most.
If stress begins to feel overwhelming, it’s important to seek support from coach or a healthcare professional. They can help you navigate more severe or chronic stress in ways that support your long-term health.
By combining these natural strategies, you’ll be better equipped to manage stress and lead a more balanced, peaceful life.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
In the journey towards holistic well-being, unlocking the shackles of trapped negative energy and emotions is often pivotal. The Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code methodologies offer profound avenues for releasing these burdens and fostering inner harmony.
Physical and Mental Signs of Trapped Emotions:
Foggy mind
Feeling worn out and downtrodden
Headache
Stomach pain
Mood swings
Temper
Restlessness
Anxiety
Depression
Impulsivity
Out-of-control emotions
See the world in a negative light
Emotion Code
Emotion Code, pioneered by Dr. Bradley Nelson, delves into the energetic imprints left by past emotional experiences. It identifies and releases “trapped” emotions—those lingering within the body and subconscious, disrupting equilibrium. Through the power of intention and muscle testing, practitioners pinpoint and liberate these energetic blockages, restoring emotional balance and vitality.
Body Code
Complementing Emotion Code, Body Code extends the scope to encompass physical and energetic imbalances. It encompasses a comprehensive framework, exploring various facets including emotional, nutritional, structural, and energetic elements. By probing the body’s innate wisdom and utilizing specialized techniques, practitioners unravel the intricate web of imbalances, facilitating profound healing on multiple levels.
Belief Code
The Belief Code is central, addressing deeply ingrained beliefs that shape our reality. By understanding how beliefs influence experiences, it empowers individuals to transform limiting beliefs into supportive ones, reprogramming the subconscious for profound shifts in perception and behavior. This paves the way for a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.
These modalities—Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code—work in synergy to heal holistically, acknowledging the intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit. Through targeted interventions, they release trapped negative energy and emotions, enabling profound transformation and growth by addressing the root causes of imbalance.
Recognizing the body’s innate intelligence and capacity for self-healing, these modalities provide a pathway for profound self-discovery and empowerment. They offer gentle yet potent healing methods, respecting each individual’s unique journey and providing a safe space for exploration and growth. Amidst a world of stress and disconnection, they offer hope for reclaiming wholeness and vitality, transcending mere symptom management to usher in a new era of holistic well-being and empowerment.
Whether you are new to essential oils*, or have been using them for years, the topic of emotional aromatherapy is both fascinating and applicable in everyday life. Yes, essential oils can be useful for cleaning, cooking, maintaining good health and promoting wellbeing, but if you haven’t tried using essential oils to manage your emotions, you are missing out on a huge benefit that essential oils have to offer.
Let’s talk about the power that essential oils have when it comes to managing mood, why you would want to use them for emotional benefit, and the specific dōTERRA products that can help you manage your emotions. When you are experience feelings of overwhelm, grief or sadness, need to be energized and motivated, or need calming and peaceful feelings throughout your day, essential oils can be helpful in managing your mood.
This wheel breaks down the emotional effects of essential oils even further. The chemical makeup and unique plant part of each essential oil gives it grounding, soothing, calming, renewing, harmonizing, energizing, warming, or uplifting properties. When you want to produce a specific feeling or emotion, you can choose the essential oil that best fits your needs.
The Essential Emotions book 12th edition is updated with dōTERRA’s 2023 Convention oils!
Essential oils are widely used for their physical health benefits, but few have understood the scope of their healing capabilities. In Essential Emotions, essential oils are introduced as powerful emotional healers.
This groundbreaking book bridges the gap between the physical and emotional aspects of essential oils and creates a user-friendly guide for taking charge of your emotional health.
Each oil is written about with profound insight and understanding of its innate properties and gifts, and the result is as poetic as it is practical. This easy to follow spiral bound reference guide will help you come to know the oils in a new way and more fully appreciate their distinct healing qualities.
For long-time oil enthusiasts and beginners alike, Essential Emotions will inspire you with the genius and beauty of one of Mother Nature’s finest gifts.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Grounding also referred to as earthing is not a new technique. Our DNA remembers a time when our bodies were supported by the heavens and the earth. Our ancestors were continuously connected to the heavens and earth as they played and worked outside. As we evolved and technology improved we spend less time outside connecting to the heavens and the earth. Being outside and in direct contact with the earth through our hands and feet we can restore balance and wellbeing mentally and physically.
Beyond Possibilities 