It’s January and many people are trying to eat healthier, hit the gym and lose weight. Did you know that essential oils and supplements can be used to assist you on your weight loss journey? They can help curb cravings, keep your spirits and motivation high and release the toxicity overload in your body.
Keep in mind that things that seem too good to be true usually are. You cannot forgo healthy eating and movement and expect these products to be magic in a bottle. Effort is required on your part to focus on a healthier diet and incorporate some exercise.
I have been doing a combo of Mediterranean Diet with Intermittent Fasting and am really enjoying it. While I do not have a gym membership and I’m definitely not a big exerciser, I do attempt to walk when I can, either outside or inside with Leslie Sansone. (lots of great videos on YouTube)
That being said, if you are already making changes to live healthier then the following protocol is for you.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile chemical compounds from plants. In other words, essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor, or “essence,” of their source.
High-quality oils only use pure plant compounds extracted by distillation or cold pressing. Avoid oils that have been diluted with synthetic fragrances, chemicals, or oils; as they will do more harm than good.
After completing an essential oil training program with Dr. Axe, at The Essential Oil Institute, I compared brands and ended up choosing doTERRA. There are several factors that led me to doTERRA.
- doTERRA sources their oils around the world where the plants grow the best.
- They use 3rd Party Testing on every batch of oil and will not distribute any batch that has been adulterated in any way.
- They have the Source to You website that allows you to look up your individual bottle of oil to get a report. Each batch of doTERRA essential oils goes through a battery of rigorous tests to ensure you and your family receive only the most pure, potent, and effective oils on earth. Enter your unique Quality ID found on the bottom of your bottle to view GC/MS test results from an independent, verified third party lab. doTERRA is committed to providing you with the highest quality oil, every time. {Proprietary blends are not supported by GC/MS. Please enter single oils to receive your GC/MS test results.}
doTERRA has the safest, purest and highest quality oils available in the marketplace.
craving control
A craving can be defined as a powerful desire for something. It may consume your thoughts; not being able to think of anything else until you satisfy the desire. Fortunately, there are natural products that can help you control your food cravings.
Slim & Sassy Softgels
Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend Softgels contain doTERRA’s proprietary Slim & Sassy essential oil blend in convenient softgels to help you achieve your weight-management goals in a healthy, natural way.* The flavorful blend of Slim & Sassy contains essential oils to help manage hunger throughout the day while boosting metabolism and promoting a positive mood.*
Take 2-3 softgels 2-3x daily. You can also chew Slim & Sassy gum.
Slim & Sassy Essential Oil
Designed to help boost your metabolism and manage hunger cravings when ingested, Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend can be used as part of a weight management plan when combined with exercise and healthy eating.*
Massage several drops with carrier oil over fatty areas 30 minutes before showering.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Known for its energizing and invigorating aroma, Grapefruit oil helps create an uplifting environment. Grapefruit essential oil is also renowned for its cleansing and purifying properties and is frequently used in skin care for its ability to promote the appearance of clear, healthy looking skin. Grapefruit can also support a healthy metabolism when used internally.*
Drink a few drops in water throughout the day.
Internal motivation
Sometimes, one of the biggest obstacles to weight loss is mental. We want to lose weight but we struggle to stay on track. Then we start making excuses. We put it off until next week then the next week comes and we put it off again etc. There are natural products that can help keep you motivated to go the distance.
Lime & Rosemary Essential Oils
Cold-pressed from the peel of fresh limes, doTERRA Lime essential oil is refreshing and energizing in both aroma and taste.
While it is frequently used for cooking, Rosemary has long been revered by many cultures for its internal benefits and energizing scent.
Diffuse 3 drops of each or inhale a drop from your palms as needed using the cupping method.
Mito2Max
doTERRA Mito2Max is a proprietary formula of standardized plant extracts and metabolic cofactors that supports healthy cellular energy production.* Mito2Max supports optimal mitochondrial function,* aerobic capacity, and stamina naturally without the use of harmful stimulants.* Use Mito2Max as a healthy, long-term alternative to caffeinated drinks and supplements for increased energy and vitality.*
Take 2 capsules 30 minutes before exercise to boost energy and determination.
Lifelong Vitality Supplements
As one of doTERRA’s most popular products, doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack is full of essential nutrients, metabolism benefits, and powerful antioxidants designed to help promote energy, health, and lifelong vitality.
Take 2 from each bottle 2x per day.
- General wellness and vitality
- Antioxidant and DNA protection
- Energy metabolism
- Bone health
- Immune function
- Stress management
- Cardiovascular health
- Healthy hair, skin, and nails
- Eye, brain, nervous system
- Liver function and digestive health
- Lung and respiratory health
- Gentle on stomach
- Does not contain genetically modified material, dairy-free
endocrine, organ & tissue detox
Elimination of toxins allows the body to speed up your metabolism through having good bugs in your gut and improved mitochondrial function in the cells. By using these supplements, not only do you lose weight, but you have more energy.
Zendocrine Complex
doTERRA Zendocrine Detoxification Complex is a proprietary blend of whole-food extracts in a patented enzyme delivery system that supports healthy cleansing and filtering functions of the liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin.*
Take 1 capsule with each meal.
Zendocrine Softgels
Zendocrine Softgels support your body’s natural detoxification system with a proprietary blend of Tangerine, Rosemary, Geranium, Juniper Berry, and Cilantro essential oils.* Zendocrine helps cleanse the body of toxins and free radicals that can slow the body’s systems down, leaving a heavy, weighted feeling.*
Take 1 softgel with each meal.
Slim & Sassy Essential Oil
Massage several drops with carrier oil over fatty areas 30 minutes before showering. Wrap with BPA-free plastic wrap for improved results.
Though not included in the above Advanced Oil Magic protocol, I would recommend adding these products to your weight loss regimen.
PB Assist
PB Assist+ is a proprietary formula of pre-biotic fiber and six strains of probiotic microorganisms in a unique doublelayer vegetable capsule. It delivers 6 billion CFUs of active probiotic cultures and soluble pre-biotic FOS (fructooligosaccharides) that encourage friendly bacterial growth.* The time-release, double-capsule delivery system is designed to help protect the sensitive probiotic cultures from stomach acid. PB Assist+ offers a unique, safe, and effective way to deliver the well-recognized digestive and immune system support benefits of probiotics.*
Take one double-layer capsule three times daily with food for 10 days each month to promote colonization of friendly digestive flora.* Can be used more frequently and for extended periods of time when digestive flora has been compromised by digestive stressors. PB Assist+ also may be used when traveling to boost digestive immunities, or once a day as an ongoing maintenance program for people with occasional digestive discomfort.*
GX Assist
GX Assist is a combination of CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils and caprylic acid to help support a healthy digestive tract by creating an unfriendly environment for potential threats that can disrupt digestive immunities and cause digestive upset.* GX Assist is formulated to be used for 10 days as a preparatory cleansing step before using PB Assist®+ Probiotic Defense Formula.*
Take 1 to 3 softgels with meals for 10 days.
Lemon Essential Oil
Internal use naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion. Lemon water aids our bodies in the process of flushing the toxins out and restoring the liver.
Add 1-2 drops to water throughout the day.
Remember that healthy weight is subjective, not universal. You and your best friend may both be 5’7” and one of you may look and feel healthy at 140lbs while the other might look and feel healthy at 160lbs. It depends on your build, health concerns, athleticism etc. Determine a weight goal that you will feel encouraged by and use this protocol to achieve it. Follow this for 8 weeks and evaluate your progress.
Please remember that using these products sans lifestyle change will likely lead to disappointment. For best results, eat healthy, get moving and incorporate these supplements and oils.
*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.