Do you know that stress can hinder weight loss?
It can also damage your organs,
ruin relationships, and make you sick!
Actually it works both ways!
Eating the wrong things can increase your blood pressure, mess up your hormones, cause unexplained depression, inflammation & pain, increased occurrence of illness from a damaged immune system, bad behavior in children, increased stress, brain fog, wonky blood sugar, increase your stress, messed up thyroid, and a host of other things. In turn, the stress and other problems make it difficult to shed the pounds.
Wow, the difference!My hubby and I have been enjoying the low carb way of life since 2004. Prior to that, we had been eating low fat (you know...millet, no sour cream, very little meat, etc) but we just kept getting fatter and sicker. I have no doubt that God used low carb living (Atkins specifically) to preserve our lives. It most definitely helped our marriage and the behavior of our children!OH! AND WE LOST WEIGHT :)
KEEPING IT OFF FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS HAS BEEN A CINCH!
I PRAISE GOD FOR THE CONTROL OF LOW CARB!
We were both super stressed out. Not only were we overweight and hubby was overflowing chairs but his blood pressure was high, my emotions were out of control, I fell asleep on the couch a lot through the day & had immobilizing depression, and the kids were CRAZY! All because of poor food choices we had made for many years. Sugar and flour being the biggest culprits. Atkins changed ALL of that.
2017-Still maintaining!I highly recommend that you look into the whole food, low carb way of life !
It made losing AND keeping the weight off SO MUCH EASIER even though we do choose to eat higher carb for birthdays and holidays! It's tasty AND healthier (yes, that's right...don't believe the hype that low carbers eat sticks of butter, reject food groups, and can't keep the weight off long term. NONSENSE, HAHA) No packaged pre-made products necessary nor does one need to exercise or be fit to lose the weight!
My mom died from the complications of diabetes and it runs in my family so I'm very passionate about sharing with others.
It made losing AND keeping the weight off SO MUCH EASIER even though we do choose to eat higher carb for birthdays and holidays! It's tasty AND healthier (yes, that's right...don't believe the hype that low carbers eat sticks of butter, reject food groups, and can't keep the weight off long term. NONSENSE, HAHA) No packaged pre-made products necessary nor does one need to exercise or be fit to lose the weight!
My mom died from the complications of diabetes and it runs in my family so I'm very passionate about sharing with others.
If you need a cheerleader or want to chat SEND ME A NOTE above! :)
Continue reading below for my favorite essential oils and products that have been such a blessing to me and a great addition to the low carb journey!
Hubby still maintaining in 2018. I'm so thrilled he can do things with our 7 kids!Over the years, I've also noticed huge benefits from essential oils when it comes to supporting my weight maintenance goals! They are WONDERFUL at lifting the mood and reducing the drama of stressful days. Ylang Ylang and orange on my chest and vetiver on my brain stem area are some of my faves if I'm feeling down or stressed out. Sacred Mountain blend is my hubby's favorite! Mmmmm smells SO GOOD! :)
Grapefruit Vitality in a capsule before bed is something I like to do regularly. It supports a healthy liver & kidneys and is included in both Slique Essence and Slique CitraSlim weight loss products from Young Living which...
"combines grapefruit, tangerine, lemon, spearmint, and ocotea with stevia extract in a unique blend that supports healthy weight management goals. These ingredients work together to help control hunger, especially when used in conjunction with Slique Tea or the Slique Kit. The pleasant citrus combination of grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon essential oils adds a flavorful and uplifting element to any day with the added support of spearmint that may help with digestion. Ocotea essential oil adds an irresistible, cinnamon-like aroma to help control hunger. Citra slim also includes a proprietary citrus extract blend, which some studies suggest may help support the body in burning excess fat when used in conjunction with a healthy weight-management plan. This polyphenolic mixture of flavonoids offers powerful antioxidants that are touted for their health benefits. This proprietary blend may also support the release of free fatty acids, which help break down fat."
Another thing I find SUPER HELPFUL to use and SMELLS GREAT is
on problem areas to support happy skin! ;)
If you plan to change your eating habits to take off some pounds in the new year, Cortistop and Ningxia 
Red would be bomb-diggity options to support that journey! (Balancing your hormones & supporting your endocrine system with other YL products may also be in order.) We can really tell a difference when we've missed it for a while.
Red would be bomb-diggity options to support that journey! (Balancing your hormones & supporting your endocrine system with other YL products may also be in order.) We can really tell a difference when we've missed it for a while."CortiStop® is a proprietary dietary supplement designed to help the body maintain its natural balance and harmony. When under stress, the body produces cortisol. When cortisol is produced too frequently, it can have negative health consequences such as feelings of fatigue, difficulty maintaining healthy weight, and difficulty maintaining optimal health of cardiovascular systems. CortiStop supports the glandular systems of women. This supplement is NOT just for women (see video below)."
